VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:VCT - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000031775 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VCT. VCT was compared to 12 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While VCT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VCT is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! VCT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VCT had positive earnings in the past year.
VCT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VCT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years VCT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.52%, VCT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.09%, VCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.31%, VCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VCT is below the industry average of 8.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.31%) for VCT is above the 3 year average (5.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.52% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.94%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VCT (6.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.92%, VCT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
VCT's Gross Margin of 34.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VCT is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VCT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.16% | ||
| GM | 34.2% |
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y1.72%
PM growth 3Y5.68%
PM growth 5Y2.63%
GM growth 3Y-4.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VCT is creating some value.
VCT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VCT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VCT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.41 indicates that VCT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VCT's Altman-Z score of 2.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VCT is 10.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take VCT, 10.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.89, VCT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VCT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
VCT has a Current Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that VCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VCT's Current ratio of 1.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
VCT has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that VCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VCT has a Quick ratio of 1.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VCT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VCT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 111.81%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
VCT shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 54.60%.
Measured over the past years, VCT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.81%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y11.65%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.6%
Revenue growth 3Y11.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VCT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.83% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VCT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.44, the valuation of VCT can be described as very cheap.
VCT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VCT is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.81.
VCT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.65.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.91, VCT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: VCT is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VCT is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VCT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.19%, VCT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
VCT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.92. VCT pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, VCT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VCT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.05%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
28.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VCT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VCT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
EPA:VCT (3/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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-0.7 (-1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.33B
Analysts80
Price Target49.13 (-5.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.19% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
DP28.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
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)17.48%
PT rev (3m)20.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.14 |
EPS(TTM)8.07
EY15.52%
EPS(NY)6.01
Fwd EY11.56%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY8.35%
OCF(TTM)12.7
OCFY24.42%
SpS130.83
BVpS61.61
TBVpS31.86
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)0.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.52% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROCE | 10.72% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.58% | ||
| OM | 9.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.16% | ||
| GM | 34.2% | ||
| FCFM | 3.32% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.94%
ROICexc(3y)5.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.48%
ROICexgc(3y)8.29%
ROICexgc(5y)7.97%
ROCE(3y)6.75%
ROCE(5y)6.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.44%
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y1.72%
PM growth 3Y5.68%
PM growth 5Y2.63%
GM growth 3Y-4.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
F-Score7
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)128.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)117%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.81%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y11.65%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.6%
Revenue growth 3Y11.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y93.52%
EBIT growth 3Y14.51%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year93.12%
EBIT Next 3Y27.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y305.56%
FCF growth 3Y10.17%
FCF growth 5Y6.71%
OCF growth 1Y91.97%
OCF growth 3Y4.82%
OCF growth 5Y9.75%