VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
98.5 EUR
-1.48 (-1.48%)
Overall VOW3 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VOW3 against 31 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VOW3 while its profitability can be described as average. VOW3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VOW3 had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.31%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 has a Return On Equity (4.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VOW3's Return On Invested Capital of 3.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOW3 is below the industry average of 6.64%.
| 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 in line with its industry peers.
VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VOW3's Operating Margin of 5.49% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
VOW3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VOW3 (18.09%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW3's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
VOW3 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.05, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VOW3's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC4.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that VOW3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VOW3 (1.09) is worse than 64.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that VOW3 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VOW3 (0.82) is worse than 61.29% 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 for VOW3 have decreased strongly by -44.11% in the last year.
VOW3 shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VOW3 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.19% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.14% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.11%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-30.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.86% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.94%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.39, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VOW3.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOW3 is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say VOW3 is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.25, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VOW3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOW3 is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VOW3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.10%, which is a nice return.
VOW3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.26.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, VOW3 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.1% |
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 of VOW3 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP52.86%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
FRA:VOW3 (9/2/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
98.5
-1.48 (-1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.38B
Analysts82.86
Price Target114.51 (16.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.1% |
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)2.7%
PT rev (3m)1.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)70.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.09 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.24 |
EPS(TTM)13.33
EY13.53%
EPS(NY)23.19
Fwd EY23.54%
FCF(TTM)-3.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.87
OCFY32.36%
SpS646.76
BVpS364.81
TBVpS177.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexcg 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
WACC4.71%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-44.11%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-30.11%
EPS Next Y-18.94%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.5%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year141.92%
EBIT Next 3Y37.27%
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%