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VALNEVA SE (VLA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VLA - FR0004056851 - Common Stock

4.388 EUR
+0.12 (+2.81%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

VLA gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. Both the profitability and financial health of VLA have multiple concerns. VLA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VLA had negative earnings in the past year.
  • VLA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • VLA had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In multiple years VLA reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
VLA.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVLA.PA 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%, VLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -80.02%, VLA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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
VLA.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVLA.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.53%, VLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VLA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for VLA 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%
VLA.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVLA.PA 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

  • VLA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VLA has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for VLA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VLA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
VLA.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingVLA.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
VLA.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVLA.PA 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

  • VLA has an Altman-Z score of -0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that VLA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -0.72, VLA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating VLA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • VLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VLA outperforms 45.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.72
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.66%
VLA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVLA.PA 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

  • VLA has a Current Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that VLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VLA's Current ratio of 1.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VLA outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
  • VLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that VLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.36, VLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.36
VLA.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVLA.PA 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

  • VLA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -1180.00%.
  • VLA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.89%.
  • VLA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.09% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 55.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-664.71%
EPS Next 2Y-114.88%
EPS Next 3Y109.43%
EPS Next 5Y55.11%
Revenue Next Year-6.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y27.3%
Revenue Next 5Y17%

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
VLA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVLA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
VLA.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVLA.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

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

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
VLA.PA Per share dataVLA.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as VLA's earnings are expected to grow with 109.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-114.88%
EPS Next 3Y109.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VALNEVA SE

EPA:VLA (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

4.388

+0.12 (+2.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)11-20
Earnings (Next)03-18
Inst Owners24.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap377.00M
Revenue(TTM)274.97M
Net Income(TTM)-120.41M
Analysts81.82
Price Target7.28 (65.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-17%
Min EPS beat(2)-90.69%
Max EPS beat(2)56.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-115.24%
Max EPS beat(4)62.87%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.97%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-29.73%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.4%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)26.97%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.55%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.96%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)99.55%
PT rev (1m)-6.93%
PT rev (3m)-4.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.51
P/tB 2.96
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.64
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.32
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.21
OCFYN/A
SpS3.2
BVpS1.75
TBVpS1.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -26.86%
ROE -80.02%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 46.53%
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 3.08%
Cap/Sales 0.22%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z -0.72
F-Score4
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)101.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)231.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1180%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-271.43%
EPS Next Y-664.71%
EPS Next 2Y-114.88%
EPS Next 3Y109.43%
EPS Next 5Y55.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.09%
Sales Q2Q%-35.76%
Revenue Next Year-6.69%
Revenue Next 2Y2.34%
Revenue Next 3Y27.3%
Revenue Next 5Y17%
EBIT growth 1Y-162.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-269.56%
EBIT Next 3Y56.42%
EBIT Next 5Y30.38%
FCF growth 1Y91.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y90.46%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VALNEVA SE / VLA.PA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VALNEVA SE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to VLA.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for VALNEVA SE?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for VALNEVA SE?

VALNEVA SE (VLA.PA) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How financially healthy is VALNEVA SE?

The financial health rating of VALNEVA SE (VLA.PA) is 3 / 10.