Givaudan S.A. Fundamental Analysis (SIX: GIVN.SW)
Givaudan S.A. (SIX: GIVN.SW) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 24.59, profit margin of 13.38%, and ROE of 27.97%. The company generates $9.3B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of 0.81%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 61.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C+ grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze GIVN.SW's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
ExcellentGIVN.SW demonstrates superior asset utilization.
Valuation Score
ExcellentGIVN.SW trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakGIVN.SW faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ModerateGIVN.SW shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
ModerateGIVN.SW maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is GIVN.SW Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
GIVN.SW trades at 24.59 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, GIVN.SW's PEG of 0.44 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Givaudan S.A. at 6.97 times its book value. This suggests the stock is fully valued or overvalued on an asset basis.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 11.72 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does GIVN.SW Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Givaudan S.A. keeps $13.38 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 18.42 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $27.97 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Givaudan S.A. generates $10.31 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Givaudan S.A. produces operating cash flow of $1.38B, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Givaudan S.A. generates strong free cash flow of $1.11B, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $119.99 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
GIVN.SW converts 3.61% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
24.59
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.44
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
6.97
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
3.28
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
1.12
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.29
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.28
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.10
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.20
vs 25 benchmark
How GIVN.SW Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | GIVN.SW Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 24.59 | 27.39 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 27.97% | 1206.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 13.38% | 372.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | 0.73 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | 3.14 | Neutral |
| ROA | 10.31% | 2761.00% | Weak |
GIVN.SW outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Givaudan S.A.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
17.52%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
High GrowthEPS CAGR
43.33%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
High GrowthFCF CAGR
38.69%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
High Growth