VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VU - FR0010282822 - Common Stock
207.8 EUR
-3.2 (-1.52%)
Overall VU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VU against 51 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. VU has an average financial health and profitability rating. VU is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VU has reported negative net income.
VU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years VU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VU has a Return On Assets (-0.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VU has a Return On Equity of -6.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VU underperforms 62.75% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.77%, VU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.39% of the companies in the same industry.
VU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.45%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.45%) for VU is below the current ROIC(8.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Operating Margin value of 3.37%, VU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
VU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 28.15%, VU is not doing good in the industry: 74.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% |
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VU has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. This is not the best score and indicates that VU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.13, VU is doing worse than 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VU is 0.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VU, only 0.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. VU outperforms 92.16% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VU (0.51) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Although VU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.87, VU is not doing good in the industry: 90.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VU has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that VU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VU's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.74%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, VU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 39.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VU will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.78%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.19%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
VU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.75.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VU.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.80. VU is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VU is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VU's earnings are expected to grow with 62.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VU has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
VU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.80.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, VU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-73.71%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPA:VU (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
207.8
-3.2 (-1.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)-13.03M
Analysts88.24
Price Target292.4 (40.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-73.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.75 | ||
| P/S | 3.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/B | 16.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.6 |
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)23.96
FCFY11.53%
OCF(TTM)34.57
OCFY16.64%
SpS68.88
BVpS12.59
TBVpS-4.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.24% | ||
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% | ||
| FCFM | 34.79% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 197.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 449.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)200.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.19%
EBIT growth 1Y28.72%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year232.56%
EBIT Next 3Y80.62%
EBIT Next 5Y65.3%
FCF growth 1Y287.45%
FCF growth 3Y513.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y212.18%
OCF growth 3Y158.32%
OCF growth 5Y87.89%
VUSIONGROUP / VU.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VU.PA.
What is the valuation status of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VU stock?
VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is expected to grow by 113.8% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -73.71%.