VERALLIA (VRLA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:VRLA - FR0013447729 - Common Stock
24.02 EUR
+0.12 (+0.5%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRLA. VRLA was compared to 13 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. VRLA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. VRLA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VRLA had positive earnings in the past year.
VRLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VRLA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years VRLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VRLA has a Return On Assets of 3.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRLA outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
VRLA's Return On Equity of 21.06% is amongst the best of the industry. VRLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.95%, VRLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
VRLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.43%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.43%) for VRLA is well above the current ROIC(9.95%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 21.06% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)7.12%
ROE(3y)36.5%
ROE(5y)35.91%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)13.84%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.25%, VRLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
VRLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRLA's Operating Margin of 13.41% is amongst the best of the industry. VRLA outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
VRLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRLA has a worse Gross Margin (18.40%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
VRLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 18.4% |
OM growth 3Y-2.15%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5Y8.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VRLA is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VRLA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VRLA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VRLA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.80, we must say that VRLA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VRLA's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
VRLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.20. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRLA would need 8.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRLA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.20. This is in the better half of the industry: VRLA outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.63 is on the high side and indicates that VRLA has dependencies on debt financing.
VRLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC5.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that VRLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VRLA (1.00) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
VRLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that VRLA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VRLA's Quick ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VRLA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.58%.
VRLA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
VRLA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.17%.
Measured over the past years, VRLA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.58%
EPS 3Y-0.17%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-46.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.17%
Revenue growth 3Y8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y5.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.38%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.33% on average over the next years.
VRLA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.67%
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y5.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
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 15.91 indicates a correct valuation of VRLA.
VRLA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRLA is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, VRLA is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.60, the valuation of VRLA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRLA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.48. VRLA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VRLA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VRLA is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRLA indicates a rather cheap valuation: VRLA is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VRLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y5.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRLA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, VRLA pays a better dividend. On top of this VRLA pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VRLA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VRLA grows each year by 18.10%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.1%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
113.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRLA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VRLA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP113.57%
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y5.33%
EPA:VRLA (9/4/2025, 2:36:22 PM)
24.02
+0.12 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.90B
Analysts75.29
Price Target32.33 (34.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
Yearly Dividend2.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.1%
DP113.57%
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)1.43%
PT rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.93 | ||
| P/B | 3.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.29%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY10.42%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY9.68%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY20.27%
SpS28.26
BVpS7.04
TBVpS-1.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 21.06% | ||
| ROCE | 14.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.34% | ||
| OM | 13.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 18.4% | ||
| FCFM | 8.23% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)7.12%
ROE(3y)36.5%
ROE(5y)35.91%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)13.84%
ROICexc(3y)17.83%
ROICexc(5y)16.26%
ROICexgc(3y)30.05%
ROICexgc(5y)27.5%
ROCE(3y)22.37%
ROCE(5y)20%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.95%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.1%
OM growth 3Y-2.15%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5Y8.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score4
WACC5.64%
ROIC/WACC1.76
Cap/Depr(3y)121.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.65%
Profit Quality(3y)90.11%
Profit Quality(5y)120.15%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.58%
EPS 3Y-0.17%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-46.18%
EPS Next Y-16.67%
EPS Next 2Y1.26%
EPS Next 3Y5.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.17%
Revenue growth 3Y8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y5.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.38%
Revenue Next Year-1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.28%
Revenue Next 3Y1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.11%
EBIT growth 3Y6.58%
EBIT growth 5Y9.16%
EBIT Next Year58.4%
EBIT Next 3Y23.37%
EBIT Next 5Y17.14%
FCF growth 1Y-21.75%
FCF growth 3Y-20.22%
FCF growth 5Y-5.06%
OCF growth 1Y-28.94%
OCF growth 3Y-2.88%
OCF growth 5Y3.41%