SONAE (SON.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
ELI:SON - PTSON0AM0001 - Common Stock
1.267 EUR
-0.03 (-2.39%)
SON gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. SON has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SON has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SON was profitable.
In the past year SON had a positive cash flow from operations.
SON had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SON had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SON has a Return On Assets (2.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of SON (7.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SON (3.48%) is worse than 77.27% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SON is significantly below the industry average of 8.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.48% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.79%
ROE(3y)10.37%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)3.62%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.31%, SON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SON has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 3.46%, SON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SON has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.73%, SON is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SON has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.31% | ||
| GM | 21.73% |
OM growth 3Y3.18%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3Y-16.47%
PM growth 5Y-2.78%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y-7.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SON is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SON has more shares outstanding
SON has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SON is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that SON is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SON (1.31) is worse than 90.91% of its industry peers.
SON has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.14. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SON would need 10.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SON has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the high side and indicates that SON has dependencies on debt financing.
SON's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SON outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.62%
2.3 Liquidity
SON has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that SON is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SON has a Current ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: SON underperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
SON has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that SON is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.36, SON is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SON have decreased strongly by -39.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SON shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.16% on average per year.
SON shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.58%.
Measured over the past years, SON shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.71%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%72.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SON will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
EPS Next 5Y2.95%
Revenue Next Year13.47%
Revenue Next 2Y9.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.56, which indicates a very decent valuation of SON.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SON is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SON is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.36, the valuation of SON can be described as very reasonable.
SON's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SON is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
SON is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SON indicates a rather cheap valuation: SON is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SON does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.68
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, SON is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SON's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.14.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SON pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SON decreases each year by -11.66%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.66%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
SON pays out 66.73% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
ELI:SON (9/2/2025, 2:21:54 PM)
1.267
-0.03 (-2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners53.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.53B
Analysts80
Price Target1.52 (19.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.66%
DP66.73%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.55%
PT rev (3m)3.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 3.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY9.47%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY11.96%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY15.91%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY33.73%
SpS5.21
BVpS1.55
TBVpS0.35
PEG (NY)4.68
PEG (5Y)1.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.75% | ||
| ROCE | 4.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.37% | ||
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.31% | ||
| GM | 21.73% | ||
| FCFM | 3.87% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.79%
ROE(3y)10.37%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)3.62%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
ROICexc(3y)4.05%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)5.4%
ROICexgc(5y)4.92%
ROCE(3y)4.59%
ROCE(5y)4.18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.22%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.91%
OM growth 3Y3.18%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3Y-16.47%
PM growth 5Y-2.78%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y-7.9%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 167.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score5
WACC5.62%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.03%
Profit Quality(3y)128.34%
Profit Quality(5y)187.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.71%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%72.44%
EPS Next Y2.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.91%
EPS Next 5Y2.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
Revenue Next Year13.47%
Revenue Next 2Y9.06%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%
EBIT growth 1Y15.94%
EBIT growth 3Y16.2%
EBIT growth 5Y7.79%
EBIT Next Year128.51%
EBIT Next 3Y39.39%
EBIT Next 5Y25.49%
FCF growth 1Y37.6%
FCF growth 3Y8.46%
FCF growth 5Y10.74%
OCF growth 1Y34.54%
OCF growth 3Y13.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.41%