VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VU - FR0010282822 - Common Stock
215.4 EUR
+0.2 (+0.09%)
Taking everything into account, VU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VU was compared to 52 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. VU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
VU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VU (-0.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.15%, VU is doing worse than 63.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.77%, VU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% 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 6.77%.
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 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VU has grown nicely.
VU has a worse Gross Margin (28.15%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VU is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has more shares outstanding
VU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that VU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VU has a Altman-Z score (2.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VU has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VU (0.37) is better than 94.23% of its industry peers.
VU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 65.38% 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 | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
VU has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 88.46% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VU has a worse Quick ratio (0.75) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.74% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 39.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
Based on estimates for the next years, VU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 51.77% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VU will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.77%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.18%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VU.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VU.
VU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VU is valued a bit more expensive than 67.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VU is cheaper than 73.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.17 |
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.
VU's earnings are expected to grow with 62.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 0.27%, which is pretty low.
VU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.02.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.27, VU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
VU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-73.71%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPA:VU (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
215.4
+0.2 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)-13.03M
Analysts88.24
Price Target292.4 (35.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
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)1.3%
PT rev (3m)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)5.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.51 | ||
| P/S | 3.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.23 | ||
| P/B | 17.11 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.17 |
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)23.96
FCFY11.12%
OCF(TTM)34.57
OCFY16.05%
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 | 2.16 |
F-Score7
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 5Y51.77%
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 5Y22.18%
EBIT growth 1Y28.72%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year222.1%
EBIT Next 3Y82.22%
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%.