VIVENDI SE (VVU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VVU - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000127771 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall VVU gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated VVU against 47 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While VVU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VVU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VVU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VVU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VVU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VVU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VVU's Return On Assets of -75.72% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVU is outperformed by 89.36% of its industry peers.
VVU has a Return On Equity of -130.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVU underperforms 76.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -75.72% | ||
| ROE | -130.75% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-25.96%
ROA(5y)-0.02%
ROE(3y)-44.73%
ROE(5y)1.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of VVU (28.96%) is worse than 80.85% of its industry peers.
VVU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VVU does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.13%
GM growth 5Y-8.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VVU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
VVU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VVU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VVU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.00, we must say that VVU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VVU has a Altman-Z score (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VVU is 1.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VVU, only 1.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VVU (1.46) is better than 76.60% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that VVU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VVU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVU outperforms 48.94% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for VVU, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.78%
2.3 Liquidity
VVU has a Current Ratio of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that VVU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.24, VVU is doing worse than 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that VVU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VVU (0.24) is worse than 93.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VVU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -1628.21%.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.81% in the past year.
VVU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -54.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1628.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2857.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-67.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-54.89%
Sales Q2Q%-100%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 143.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VVU is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -66.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y528.3%
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-96.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
VVU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.83, the valuation of VVU can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VVU is valued a bit cheaper than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VVU to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.44), we can say VVU is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VVU is valued cheaper than 95.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
VVU's earnings are expected to grow with 143.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%, VVU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, VVU pays a better dividend. On top of this VVU pays more dividend than 80.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, VVU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VVU decreases each year by -13.55%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VVU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VVU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-4.23%
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
FRA:VVU (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.337
+0.4 (+13.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.44B
Analysts70
Price Target3.08 (-7.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.55%
DP-4.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-0.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-98.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 43.83 | ||
| P/S | 11.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.87 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-5.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY2.28%
FCF(TTM)1.78
FCFY53.45%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY53.54%
SpS0.29
BVpS4.46
TBVpS4.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -75.72% | ||
| ROE | -130.75% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% | ||
| FCFM | 618.52% |
ROA(3y)-25.96%
ROA(5y)-0.02%
ROE(3y)-44.73%
ROE(5y)1.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.13%
GM growth 5Y-8.18%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
F-Score4
WACC5.78%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)44.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1628.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2857.24%
EPS Next Y528.3%
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-67.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-54.89%
Sales Q2Q%-100%
Revenue Next Year-96.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-58.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year70.6%
EBIT Next 3Y31.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y236.45%
FCF growth 3Y16%
FCF growth 5Y16.53%
OCF growth 1Y93.48%
OCF growth 3Y3.97%
OCF growth 5Y7.73%