VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VU - FR0010282822 - Common Stock
200.6 EUR
-1.2 (-0.59%)
Taking everything into account, VU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VU was compared to 54 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VU is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VU had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VU reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years VU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.74%, VU is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
VU's Return On Equity of -6.15% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 62.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.77%, VU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VU is in line with the industry average of 7.71%.
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
VU has a Operating Margin (3.37%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.15%, VU is doing worse than 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VU has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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 2.07, VU is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.74% 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 94.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, VU is doing worse than 64.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.9%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.87, VU is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.75) than 81.48% 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.
Looking at the last year, VU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 39.72%.
VU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.99% yearly.
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 51.78% on average per year.
VU is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.19% yearly.
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
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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.03, the valuation of VU can be described as rather expensive.
VU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VU to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say VU is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VU is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VU is valued a bit cheaper than 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 0.29%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, VU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.29, VU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| 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 (12/23/2025, 10:51:25 AM)
200.6
-1.2 (-0.59%)
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 Cap3.38B
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)-13.03M
Analysts88.24
Price Target292.4 (45.76%)
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 | 20.03 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/B | 15.93 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.4 |
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)23.96
FCFY11.94%
OCF(TTM)34.57
OCFY17.23%
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 | 2.07 |
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%.