WORLDLINE SA (WLN.PA)

FR0011981968 - Common Stock

9.718  -0.67 (-6.42%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, WLN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WLN was compared to 51 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. WLN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WLN.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WLN had positive earnings in the past year.
WLN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WLN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years WLN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -3.76%, WLN is not doing good in the industry: 86.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -9.53%, WLN is doing worse than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
WLN has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WLN outperforms 41.86% of its industry peers.
WLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.44%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.65%) for WLN is above the 3 year average (2.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.76%
ROE -9.53%
ROIC 2.65%
ROA(3y)-2.05%
ROA(5y)-0.16%
ROE(3y)-4.88%
ROE(5y)-0.65%
ROIC(3y)2.44%
ROIC(5y)2.81%

1.3 Margins

WLN's Operating Margin of 10.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLN is outperformed by 60.47% of its industry peers.
WLN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WLN has a Gross Margin of 88.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WLN outperforms 90.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WLN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.55%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 88.46%
OM growth 3Y-6.92%
OM growth 5Y-6.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.27%
GM growth 5Y-2.17%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WLN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WLN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WLN has more shares outstanding
WLN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that WLN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WLN's Altman-Z score of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLN is outperformed by 72.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WLN is 8.83, which is on the high side as it means it would take WLN, 8.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.83, WLN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that WLN is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, WLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 8.83
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC4.72%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that WLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WLN (1.05) is worse than 72.09% of its industry peers.
WLN has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that WLN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLN's Quick ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WLN is outperformed by 65.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.04

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WLN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.60%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WLN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.64% in the last year.
WLN shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y10.56%
EPS growth Q2Q10.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y23.25%
Revenue growth 5Y21.8%
Revenue growth Q2Q1.02%

3.2 Future

WLN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.56% yearly.
WLN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.6%
EPS Next 2Y10.2%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%
EPS Next 5Y10.56%
Revenue Next Year2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.39%
Revenue Next 5Y5.53%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WLN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.25.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WLN is valued a bit cheaper than 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
WLN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.20.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.75 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WLN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WLN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.63. WLN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.25
Fwd PE 4.75

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WLN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WLN is valued cheaper than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.99
EV/EBITDA 2.17

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.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y10.2%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for WLN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

WORLDLINE SA

EPA:WLN (4/25/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

9.718

-0.67 (-6.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.76%
ROE -9.53%
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ROICexgc
OM 10.55%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 88.46%
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Asset Turnover0.21
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.37
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Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.04
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EPS Next Y10.6%
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Revenue growth 3Y23.25%
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