VALSOIA SPA (VLS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:VLS - Euronext Milan - IT0001018362 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, VLS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VLS was compared to 60 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While VLS has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. VLS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VLS was profitable.
VLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VLS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VLS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VLS has a Return On Assets of 6.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: VLS outperforms 78.33% of its industry peers.
VLS has a Return On Equity (9.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VLS (7.94%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VLS is in line with the industry average of 6.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.40%) for VLS is below the current ROIC(7.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.48% | ||
| ROE | 9.15% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% |
ROA(3y)6.23%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)9.1%
ROE(5y)9.37%
ROIC(3y)7.4%
ROIC(5y)7.76%
1.3 Margins
VLS's Profit Margin of 7.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VLS outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VLS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.71%, VLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VLS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.99%, VLS is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VLS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.09% | ||
| GM | 37.99% |
OM growth 3Y-6.27%
OM growth 5Y-3.68%
PM growth 3Y-4.34%
PM growth 5Y-5.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-1.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VLS 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, VLS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, VLS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VLS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.93 indicates that VLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.93, VLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.72. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VLS (1.72) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
VLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VLS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is amongst the best of the industry. VLS outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that VLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VLS (1.48) is better than 61.67% of its industry peers.
VLS has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that VLS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VLS has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is in the better half of the industry: VLS outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.37%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, VLS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.62% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VLS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.49% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.37%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y2.62%
EPS Q2Q%21.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.49%
Revenue growth 3Y8.68%
Revenue growth 5Y9.32%
Sales Q2Q%3%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VLS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.62% on average per year.
VLS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.68, VLS is valued correctly.
65.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.48, VLS is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.81 indicates a correct valuation of VLS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VLS is on the same level as its industry peers.
VLS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VLS is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VLS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)11.74
PEG (5Y)5.6
EPS Next 2Y1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VLS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%.
VLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.38.
VLS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VLS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.03%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
49.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VLS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of VLS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.46%
EPS Next 2Y1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
BIT:VLS (8/7/2025, 5:03:53 PM)
11.3
+0.1 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners76.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap122.38M
Analysts80
Price Target14.59 (29.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.03%
DP49.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.81 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
EPS(TTM)0.77
EY6.81%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)0.94
OCFY8.35%
SpS10.78
BVpS8.35
TBVpS4.41
PEG (NY)11.74
PEG (5Y)5.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.48% | ||
| ROE | 9.15% | ||
| ROCE | 11.38% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.42% | ||
| OM | 9.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.09% | ||
| GM | 37.99% | ||
| FCFM | 3.73% |
ROA(3y)6.23%
ROA(5y)6.49%
ROE(3y)9.1%
ROE(5y)9.37%
ROIC(3y)7.4%
ROIC(5y)7.76%
ROICexc(3y)9.1%
ROICexc(5y)11.08%
ROICexgc(3y)20.36%
ROICexgc(5y)56.54%
ROCE(3y)10.61%
ROCE(5y)11.11%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-45.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-18.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.85%
OM growth 3Y-6.27%
OM growth 5Y-3.68%
PM growth 3Y-4.34%
PM growth 5Y-5.95%
GM growth 3Y-0.55%
GM growth 5Y-1.73%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 200.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 172.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.93 |
F-Score7
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)174.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.37%
Profit Quality(3y)65.76%
Profit Quality(5y)101.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.37%
EPS 3Y4.1%
EPS 5Y2.62%
EPS Q2Q%21.69%
EPS Next Y1.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.86%
EPS Next 3Y3.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.49%
Revenue growth 3Y8.68%
Revenue growth 5Y9.32%
Sales Q2Q%3%
Revenue Next Year4%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y3.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.58%
EBIT growth 3Y1.87%
EBIT growth 5Y5.29%
EBIT Next Year30.89%
EBIT Next 3Y17.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.19%
FCF growth 3Y-22.57%
FCF growth 5Y-16.85%
OCF growth 1Y-7.41%
OCF growth 3Y-2.39%
OCF growth 5Y-3.11%