FirstGroup plc
FirstGroup plc Fundamental Analysis
FirstGroup plc (FGROF) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 8.34, profit margin of 2.53%, and ROE of 19.27%. The company generates $4.9B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -0.84%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 25.0/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze FGROF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakFGROF struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentFGROF trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakFGROF faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
WeakFGROF carries high financial risk with limited liquidity.
Profitability Score
ModerateFGROF maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is FGROF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
FGROF trades at 8.34 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, FGROF's PEG of 1.10 indicates fair valuation.
Price to Book
The market values FirstGroup plc at 1.70 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 0.22 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does FGROF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, FirstGroup plc keeps $2.53 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 2.76 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $19.27 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
FirstGroup plc generates $3.78 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
FirstGroup plc produces operating cash flow of $624.59M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
FirstGroup plc produces free cash flow of $419.16M, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.77 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
FGROF converts 41.97% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
8.34
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
1.10
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.70
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
0.21
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
2.03
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.70
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.19
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.04
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.08
vs 25 benchmark
How FGROF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | FGROF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 8.34 | 25.96 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 19.27% | 1263.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 2.53% | -41827.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 2.03 | 0.79 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.70 | 10.05 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 3.78% | -1497918.00% (disorted) | Weak |
FGROF outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews FirstGroup plc's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
20.35%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High GrowthEPS CAGR
56.77%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High GrowthFCF CAGR
75.33%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High Growth