Linedata Services S.A.
Linedata Services S.A. Fundamental Analysis
Linedata Services S.A. (LIN.PA) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 13.16, profit margin of 8.67%, and ROE of 11.54%. The company generates $0.2B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of 0.22%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 41.0/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The D grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze LIN.PA's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakLIN.PA struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentLIN.PA trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateLIN.PA shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ModerateLIN.PA shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
WeakLIN.PA struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is LIN.PA Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
LIN.PA trades at 13.16 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, LIN.PA's PEG of -0.32 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Linedata Services S.A. at 1.66 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 5.90 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does LIN.PA Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Linedata Services S.A. keeps $8.67 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 13.33 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $11.54 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Linedata Services S.A. generates $4.79 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Linedata Services S.A. produces operating cash flow of $35.34M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Linedata Services S.A. generates strong free cash flow of $26.52M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $5.35 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
LIN.PA converts 13.04% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
13.16
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-0.32
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.66
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.17
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.77
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.49
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.12
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.05
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.17
vs 25 benchmark
How LIN.PA Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | LIN.PA Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 13.16 | 34.22 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 11.54% | 1033.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 8.67% | -48141.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | 0.44 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | 5.66 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 4.79% | -288982.00% (disorted) | Weak |
LIN.PA outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Linedata Services S.A.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
45.27%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthEPS CAGR
111.68%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthFCF CAGR
0.00%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
Declining