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. VCT has an average financial health and profitability rating. VCT is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years VCT has always been profitable.
VCT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VCT's Return On Assets of 4.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
VCT has a Return On Equity of 9.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VCT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
VCT has a Return On Invested Capital (6.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VCT is below the industry average of 8.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.53%) for VCT is above the 3 year average (5.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 9.21% | ||
| ROIC | 6.53% |
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)8.23%
ROE(5y)8.1%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.43%
1.3 Margins
VCT has a Profit Margin (7.02%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of VCT (11.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
VCT's Gross Margin of 36.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VCT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
VCT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.02% | ||
| GM | 36.06% |
OM growth 3Y2.77%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y2.39%
PM growth 5Y5.26%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VCT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VCT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for VCT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VCT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VCT has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. This is not the best score and indicates that VCT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.10, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VCT is 4.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VCT, 4.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VCT has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VCT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VCT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC5.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VCT (1.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.07, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, VCT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.97% on average per year.
VCT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.35%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.67%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y12.97%
EPS Q2Q%2.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.35%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.85%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VCT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.77% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.41, the valuation of VCT can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say VCT is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.12, which indicates a very decent valuation of VCT.
VCT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VCT is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.42), we can say VCT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 |
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.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VCT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VCT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, which is a nice return.
VCT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, VCT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VCT grows each year by 6.77%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
37.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VCT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
VCT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP37.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPA:VCT (5/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.2
+0.3 (+0.59%)
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 Cap2.30B
Analysts80
Price Target57.99 (13.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
Yearly Dividend2.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.77%
DP37.54%
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)18.45%
PT rev (3m)38.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
EPS(TTM)6.09
EY11.89%
EPS(NY)6.3
Fwd EY12.31%
FCF(TTM)7.94
FCFY15.51%
OCF(TTM)15.61
OCFY30.49%
SpS86.51
BVpS65.94
TBVpS36.6
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)0.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 9.21% | ||
| ROCE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.95% | ||
| OM | 11.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.02% | ||
| GM | 36.06% | ||
| FCFM | 9.18% |
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)8.23%
ROE(5y)8.1%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.43%
ROICexc(3y)6.17%
ROICexc(5y)6.03%
ROICexgc(3y)8.6%
ROICexgc(5y)8.61%
ROCE(3y)7.1%
ROCE(5y)6.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.31%
OM growth 3Y2.77%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y2.39%
PM growth 5Y5.26%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.82%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 40.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 130.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
F-Score7
WACC5.76%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)110.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.67%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y12.97%
EPS Q2Q%2.91%
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.35%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.85%
Revenue Next Year1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y9.86%
EBIT growth 3Y10.52%
EBIT growth 5Y11.72%
EBIT Next Year78.5%
EBIT Next 3Y25.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y27.67%
FCF growth 3Y89.57%
FCF growth 5Y19.75%
OCF growth 1Y15.23%
OCF growth 3Y16.88%
OCF growth 5Y12.89%