VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
94.22 EUR
+1.4 (+1.51%)
VOW3 gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While VOW3 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VOW3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VOW3 was profitable.
In the past year VOW3 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years VOW3 has been profitable.
VOW3 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VOW3 has a Return On Assets (1.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.57%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3's Return On Invested Capital of 3.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOW3 is below the industry average of 6.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 4.57% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
1.3 Margins
VOW3 has a Profit Margin (2.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.49%, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOW3 has grown nicely.
VOW3's Gross Margin of 18.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOW3 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 18.09% |
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VOW3 is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VOW3 has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VOW3 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VOW3 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that VOW3 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VOW3 (1.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VOW3 (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC4.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that VOW3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a Current ratio (1.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that VOW3 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a Quick ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW3 underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.75% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, VOW3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.24% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VOW3 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.49% in the last year.
VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y24.3%
EPS 5Y6.24%
EPS Q2Q%-139.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.49%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.27% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-30.76%
EPS Next 2Y-37.69%
EPS Next 3Y-11.44%
EPS Next 5Y-0.27%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.47 indicates a reasonable valuation of VOW3.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. VOW3 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.59, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, VOW3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VOW3's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y-37.69%
EPS Next 3Y-11.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.81%, VOW3 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
VOW3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.21. VOW3 pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, VOW3 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.81% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VOW3 grows each year by 8.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
52.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW3. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of VOW3 has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.86%
EPS Next 2Y-37.69%
EPS Next 3Y-11.44%
FRA:VOW3 (11/7/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
94.22
+1.4 (+1.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.23B
Revenue(TTM)322.28B
Net Income(TTM)8.35B
Analysts82.86
Price Target111.59 (18.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.81% |
Yearly Dividend14.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP52.86%
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)-1.66%
PT rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-30.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY10.56%
EPS(NY)12.42
Fwd EY13.18%
FCF(TTM)-3.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.87
OCFY33.83%
SpS646.76
BVpS364.81
TBVpS177.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number285.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 4.57% | ||
| ROCE | 4.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.34% | ||
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 18.09% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)4.84%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)6.68%
ROCE(3y)5.84%
ROCE(5y)5.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.38%
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
F-Score3
WACC4.63%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)51.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y24.3%
EPS 5Y6.24%
EPS Q2Q%-139.67%
EPS Next Y-30.76%
EPS Next 2Y-37.69%
EPS Next 3Y-11.44%
EPS Next 5Y-0.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.49%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.36%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.5%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year125.06%
EBIT Next 3Y37.04%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y-140.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.24%
OCF growth 3Y-23.71%
OCF growth 5Y-0.94%
VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF / VOW3.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VOW3.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VOW3 stock?
VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.86%.