VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VIE - FR0000124141 - Common Stock
29.31 EUR
+0.17 (+0.58%)
Overall VIE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VIE against 17 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VIE while its profitability can be described as average. VIE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VIE was profitable.
In the past year VIE had a positive cash flow from operations.
VIE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VIE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VIE has a Return On Assets of 1.51%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VIE underperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.52%, VIE is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
VIE has a Return On Invested Capital (5.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VIE is in line with the industry average of 5.68%.
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 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIE has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of VIE (7.50%) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
VIE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VIE (18.04%) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIE has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VIE is still creating some value.
VIE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.86, VIE is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
VIE has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VIE would need 14.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.13, VIE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55 is on the high side and indicates that VIE has dependencies on debt financing.
VIE has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC4.53%
2.3 Liquidity
VIE has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, VIE is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that VIE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, VIE is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.01% over the past year.
VIE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.31% yearly.
VIE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.45%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, VIE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5Y8.54%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
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 stable.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VIE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VIE is valued a bit more expensive than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, VIE is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.16, which indicates a correct valuation of VIE.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VIE.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say VIE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VIE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIE is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VIE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VIE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.44, VIE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, VIE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
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
VIE pays out 110.63% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPA:VIE (12/15/2025, 5:19:07 PM)
29.31
+0.17 (+0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.74B
Revenue(TTM)44.69B
Net Income(TTM)1.10B
Analysts80.87
Price Target36.48 (24.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
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)0.94%
PT rev (3m)0.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.05%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.6%
FCF(TTM)2.79
FCFY9.54%
OCF(TTM)6.79
OCFY23.17%
SpS60.25
BVpS17.41
TBVpS-9.37
PEG (NY)2.52
PEG (5Y)2.71
Graham Number24.08
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.28%
ROICexgc 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
WACC4.53%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Y7.85%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.85%
EPS Next 5Y8.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y16.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%-0.2%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
EBIT growth 1Y7.58%
EBIT growth 3Y38.14%
EBIT growth 5Y13.96%
EBIT Next Year96.88%
EBIT Next 3Y30%
EBIT Next 5Y19%
FCF growth 1Y10.91%
FCF growth 3Y13.48%
FCF growth 5Y7.99%
OCF growth 1Y0.58%
OCF growth 3Y16.98%
OCF growth 5Y10.29%
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT / VIE.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VIE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VIE.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VIE stock?
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is 19.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VIE stock?
The dividend rating of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 110.63%.