SES (SESG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:SESG - LU0088087324
6.593 EUR
+0.16 (+2.53%)
Overall SESG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SESG against 69 industry peers in the Media industry. SESG scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SESG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SESG was profitable.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SESG reported 4 times negative net income.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SESG has a Return On Assets of -0.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SESG underperforms 63.24% of its industry peers.
SESG's Return On Equity of -0.25% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SESG is outperformed by 63.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SESG (2.65%) is worse than 66.18% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SESG is significantly below the industry average of 7.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.07% | ||
| ROE | -0.25% | ||
| ROIC | 2.65% |
ROA(3y)-3.27%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-8.89%
ROE(5y)-4.39%
ROIC(3y)2.67%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.94%, SESG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SESG has declined.
SESG has a Gross Margin (51.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SESG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.25% |
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-10.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SESG is destroying value.
SESG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SESG has an Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that SESG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.04, SESG is doing worse than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SESG is 7.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take SESG, 7.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SESG has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SESG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.73. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SESG's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SESG is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC4.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.33 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SESG's Current ratio of 2.33 is amongst the best of the industry. SESG outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.31 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SESG's Quick ratio of 2.31 is amongst the best of the industry. SESG outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.00% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, SESG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.43% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.05%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.26% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.42%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.49%
Revenue Next 2Y11.95%
Revenue Next 3Y10.03%
Revenue Next 5Y0.74%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.70, SESG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SESG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.49. SESG is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.06, the valuation of SESG can be described as expensive.
SESG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. SESG is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SESG is valued cheaper than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SESG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.47%, SESG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SESG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.53. SESG pays more dividend than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, SESG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SESG decreases each year by -8.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SESG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SESG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-2957.14%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
EPA:SESG (10/15/2025, 2:08:01 PM)
6.593
+0.16 (+2.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.94B
Analysts76
Price Target7.68 (16.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
DP-2957.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)284.82%
Min EPS beat(2)255.29%
Max EPS beat(2)314.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)179.99%
Min EPS beat(4)30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)314.34%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)22.2%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)28.48%
PT rev (1m)0.5%
PT rev (3m)20.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)17.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY2.88%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY3.84%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY27.83%
OCF(TTM)2.73
OCFY41.45%
SpS6.75
BVpS6.3
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.07% | ||
| ROE | -0.25% | ||
| ROCE | 3.6% | ||
| ROIC | 2.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.46% | ||
| OM | 9.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.25% | ||
| FCFM | 27.2% |
ROA(3y)-3.27%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-8.89%
ROE(5y)-4.39%
ROIC(3y)2.67%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
ROICexc(3y)3.85%
ROICexc(5y)3.61%
ROICexgc(3y)5.19%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)3.64%
ROCE(5y)3.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.21%
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-10.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score5
WACC4.09%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)54.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.55%
EPS Next Y-28.42%
EPS Next 2Y-8.68%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.05%
Revenue Next Year17.49%
Revenue Next 2Y11.95%
Revenue Next 3Y10.03%
Revenue Next 5Y0.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.65%
EBIT Next Year511.59%
EBIT Next 3Y90.67%
EBIT Next 5Y40.21%
FCF growth 1Y389.82%
FCF growth 3Y-11.49%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y4.73%
OCF growth 3Y-8.05%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%