VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VIE - FR0000124141 - Common Stock
29.14 EUR
+0.06 (+0.21%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to VIE. VIE was compared to 13 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. VIE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, VIE is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VIE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VIE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VIE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VIE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VIE's Return On Assets of 1.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIE is outperformed by 92.31% of its industry peers.
VIE's Return On Equity of 8.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIE is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
VIE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIE is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VIE is in line with the industry average of 6.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.75%) for VIE is above the 3 year average (5.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 8.52% | ||
| ROIC | 5.75% |
ROA(3y)1.26%
ROA(5y)0.95%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)5.04%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VIE (2.46%) is worse than 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIE has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.50%, VIE is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of VIE (18.04%) is worse than 92.31% of its industry peers.
VIE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.46% | ||
| GM | 18.04% |
OM growth 3Y18.91%
OM growth 5Y3.17%
PM growth 3Y20.1%
PM growth 5Y1.34%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VIE 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, VIE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VIE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VIE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.86, we must say that VIE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VIE has a worse Altman-Z score (0.86) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VIE is 14.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take VIE, 14.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VIE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 14.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIE outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
VIE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.55, VIE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC4.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that VIE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, VIE is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VIE has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that VIE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VIE (0.86) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VIE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.01%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, VIE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.31% on average per year.
VIE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.45%.
VIE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.01%
EPS 3Y31.56%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y16.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%-0.2%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VIE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.58% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.09%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.58%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5Y3.69%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 19.69, VIE is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VIE indicates a rather expensive valuation: VIE more expensive than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say VIE is valued slightly cheaper.
VIE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.05.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VIE is more expensive than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say VIE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VIE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VIE indicates a rather cheap valuation: VIE is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.81%, VIE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.43, VIE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, VIE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VIE grows each year by 14.14%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
110.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VIE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VIE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP110.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPA:VIE (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.14
+0.06 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.61B
Analysts76
Price Target36.17 (24.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
DP110.63%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.08%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.66%
FCF(TTM)2.79
FCFY9.59%
OCF(TTM)6.79
OCFY23.31%
SpS60.25
BVpS17.41
TBVpS-9.37
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)2.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 8.52% | ||
| ROCE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 5.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.25% | ||
| OM | 7.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.46% | ||
| GM | 18.04% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)1.26%
ROA(5y)0.95%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)5.04%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
ROICexc(3y)6.81%
ROICexc(5y)6.13%
ROICexgc(3y)18.27%
ROICexgc(5y)16.36%
ROCE(3y)6.95%
ROCE(5y)6.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.23%
OM growth 3Y18.91%
OM growth 5Y3.17%
PM growth 3Y20.1%
PM growth 5Y1.34%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 188.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
F-Score6
WACC4.44%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)95.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.46%
Profit Quality(3y)191.78%
Profit Quality(5y)437.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.01%
EPS 3Y31.56%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
EPS Next Y8.09%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y16.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%-0.2%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.16%
Revenue Next 5Y3.69%
EBIT growth 1Y7.58%
EBIT growth 3Y38.14%
EBIT growth 5Y13.96%
EBIT Next Year98.78%
EBIT Next 3Y30.19%
EBIT Next 5Y19.01%
FCF growth 1Y10.91%
FCF growth 3Y13.48%
FCF growth 5Y7.99%
OCF growth 1Y0.58%
OCF growth 3Y16.98%
OCF growth 5Y10.29%