VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:VU - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0010282822 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VU. VU was compared to 53 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. VU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VU is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years VU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VU has a Return On Assets (-1.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -11.17%, VU is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.84%, VU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 7.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.66% | ||
| ROE | -11.17% | ||
| ROIC | 4.84% |
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
The Operating Margin of VU (2.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VU has grown nicely.
VU's Gross Margin of 27.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
VU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.47% |
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VU is destroying value.
VU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that VU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VU's Altman-Z score of 2.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VU outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
VU has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.40. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.40) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that VU is not too dependend on debt financing.
VU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) than 60.42% 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 | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.76%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VU has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VU underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
VU has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that VU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VU (0.82) is worse than 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VU have decreased strongly by -134.50% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, VU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.05% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-134.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%67.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.05%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%29.57%
3.2 Future
VU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 61.98% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VU will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 27.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y95.23%
EPS Next 2Y72.54%
EPS Next 3Y61.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year39.41%
Revenue Next 2Y32.7%
Revenue Next 3Y28.62%
Revenue Next 5Y27.24%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 40.90, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VU.
VU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VU is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VU to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say VU is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VU is cheaper than 72.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 42.76 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VU's earnings are expected to grow with 61.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.54%
EPS Next 3Y61.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VU has a yearly dividend return of 0.24%, which is pretty low.
VU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.72.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.24, VU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
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-17.19%
EPS Next 2Y72.54%
EPS Next 3Y61.98%
EPA:VU (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
254.6
+1 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.26B
Analysts84.71
Price Target247.61 (-2.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-17.19%
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)6.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.9 | ||
| P/S | 4.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.82 | ||
| P/B | 17.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 42.76 |
EPS(TTM)-1.74
EYN/A
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY2.45%
FCF(TTM)23.13
FCFY9.08%
OCF(TTM)32.57
OCFY12.79%
SpS57.1
BVpS14.86
TBVpS-2.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.66% | ||
| ROE | -11.17% | ||
| ROCE | 5.75% | ||
| ROIC | 4.84% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 2.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.47% | ||
| FCFM | 40.5% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 234.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 601.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
F-Score4
WACC7.76%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)-134.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%67.25%
EPS Next Y95.23%
EPS Next 2Y72.54%
EPS Next 3Y61.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.05%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%29.57%
Revenue Next Year39.41%
Revenue Next 2Y32.7%
Revenue Next 3Y28.62%
Revenue Next 5Y27.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-54.74%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year242.93%
EBIT Next 3Y76.45%
EBIT Next 5Y70.79%
FCF growth 1Y140.46%
FCF growth 3Y513.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y119.33%
OCF growth 3Y158.32%
OCF growth 5Y87.89%