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VALNEVA SE - ADR (VALN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VALN - US92025Y1038 - ADR

9.62 USD
+0.38 (+4.11%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to VALN. VALN was compared to 525 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. VALN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. VALN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VALN had negative earnings in the past year.
  • VALN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • VALN had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In multiple years VALN reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
VALN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVALN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -26.86%, VALN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VALN's Return On Equity of -80.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VALN outperforms 51.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.86%
ROE -80.02%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-15.85%
ROA(5y)-14.17%
ROE(3y)-50.34%
ROE(5y)-55.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VALN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVALN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • VALN has a Gross Margin of 46.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: VALN outperforms 74.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VALN has declined.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for VALN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.2%
GM growth 5Y-7.06%
VALN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVALN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VALN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VALN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • VALN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • VALN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
VALN Yearly Shares OutstandingVALN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
VALN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVALN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.10, we must say that VALN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VALN's Altman-Z score of -0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VALN outperforms 60.19% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that VALN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.89, VALN is not doing good in the industry: 73.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.1
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.04%
VALN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVALN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • VALN has a Current Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that VALN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VALN's Current ratio of 1.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VALN is outperformed by 77.90% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that VALN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.36, VALN is not doing good in the industry: 81.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.36
VALN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVALN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • VALN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -1180.00%.
  • VALN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.89%.
  • Measured over the past years, VALN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1180%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-271.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.09%
Sales Q2Q%-35.76%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VALN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 55.11% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VALN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-607%
EPS Next 2Y-121.49%
EPS Next 3Y101.1%
EPS Next 5Y55.11%
Revenue Next Year-6.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y27.3%
Revenue Next 5Y17%

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.
VALN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVALN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
VALN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVALN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VALN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VALN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
VALN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVALN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
VALN Per share dataVALN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • VALN's earnings are expected to grow with 101.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-121.49%
EPS Next 3Y101.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for VALN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

VALNEVA SE - ADR / VALN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for VALN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to VALN.


What is the valuation status for VALN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to VALNEVA SE - ADR (VALN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of VALN stock?

VALNEVA SE - ADR (VALN) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is VALNEVA SE - ADR?

The financial health rating of VALNEVA SE - ADR (VALN) is 2 / 10.