EPC Groupe (EXPL.PA) | Investment Case

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

EPC Groupe engages in the manufacture, storage, and distribution of explosives in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.The company also provides drilling and blasting services; logistics services; and demolition services, including mechanical demolition, building implosion, landfill of building waste, asbestos removal, and treatment of site and ground pollution.In addition, it produces 2-ethyl hexyl nitrate, a diesel fuel additive that reduces emissions and enhances diesel engine performance.

It serves customers operating in the mining, cement, aggregates, civil engineering, and defense industries.EPC Groupe was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Paris, France.EPC Groupe is a subsidiary of Ste E.J. Barbier.

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1.b. Last Insights on EXPL

EPC Groupe's recent performance is driven by its strong fundamentals and growth potential, which is yet to be fully recognized by the broader market. As global markets navigate volatility, the company's resilience and potential for growth make it an attractive undiscovered gem. Additionally, EPC Groupe's recent focus on innovation and expansion into new markets may contribute to its growth prospects.

1.c. Company Highlights

Last Price	234
Change Percentage	8.33%
Open	216
Previous Close	216
Market Cap ( Millions)	496
Volume	194
Year High	240
Year Low	180.5
M A 50	206.83
M A 200	203.0

FCF Yield	4.24%
Dividend Yield	0.64%
ROE	14.50%
Debt / Equity	72.11%
Net Debt / EBIDTA	462.50%
Price To Book	2.87
Price Earnings Ratio	20.17
Price To FCF	23.6
Price To sales	0.98
EV / EBITDA	28.04

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Industrial Explosives and Chemical Products

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Growing demand for minerals and metals, increasing infrastructure development, and rising adoption of blasting technologies in mining and quarrying industries drive the growth of EPC Groupe's Industrial Explosives and Chemical Products segment.

7. Detailed Products

Explosives and Blasting Solutions

EPC Groupe provides a range of explosives and blasting solutions for the mining, quarrying, and construction industries.

Drilling and Blasting Accessories

EPC Groupe offers a variety of drilling and blasting accessories, including drill bits, blasting machines, and initiation systems.

Blasting Services

EPC Groupe provides blasting services, including drilling and blasting operations, for the mining, quarrying, and construction industries.

Explosive Manufacturing

EPC Groupe manufactures a range of explosives, including emulsions, ANFO, and heavy ANFO, for various industries.

Blasting Consulting and Training

EPC Groupe offers blasting consulting and training services to improve blasting operations and safety.

Drilling and Blasting Software

EPC Groupe provides specialized software for drilling and blasting operations, including blast design and simulation tools.

8. EPC Groupe's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for EPC Groupe is medium because while there are some substitutes available, they are not very attractive to customers due to differences in quality and features.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for EPC Groupe is low because the company has a strong brand image and customers are loyal to the brand, giving the company an upper hand in negotiations.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for EPC Groupe is medium because while the company has some power due to its size, suppliers also have some bargaining power due to the specialized nature of their products.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for EPC Groupe is high because the industry is attractive and there are low barriers to entry, making it easy for new companies to enter the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for EPC Groupe is high because the industry is highly competitive and there are many players competing for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

	Value
Debt Weight	42.33%
Debt Cost	6.57%
Equity Weight	57.67%
Equity Cost	6.57%
WACC	6.57%
Leverage	73.39%

11. Quality Control: EPC Groupe passed 3 out of 9 key points

Strong Liquidity

Low Deb

Strong Interest Coverage

Healthy Cash Flow

Operating Inefficiency

Strong Return On Equity

Consistent Revenue Growth

Consistent Operating Cash Flow Growth

Margin Improvement

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Uzin Utz

A-Score: 5.9/10

Value: 6.9

Growth: 5.0

Quality: 6.5

Yield: 4.4

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 3.7

1-Year Total Return ->

Sniezka

A-Score: 5.9/10

Value: 5.9

Growth: 3.9

Quality: 6.3

Yield: 6.9

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 5.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Borregaard

A-Score: 5.1/10

Value: 3.1

Growth: 5.7

Quality: 6.5

Yield: 3.1

Momentum: 3.5

Volatility: 8.7

1-Year Total Return ->

Corbion

A-Score: 5.0/10

Value: 6.7

Growth: 7.4

Quality: 4.3

Yield: 4.4

Momentum: 1.0

Volatility: 6.3

1-Year Total Return ->

EPC

A-Score: 4.6/10

Value: 4.4

Growth: 7.4

Quality: 3.2

Yield: 0.6

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 6.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Orion Engineered Carbons

A-Score: 2.5/10

Value: 7.6

Growth: 3.2

Quality: 1.7

Yield: 1.2

Momentum: 0.0

Volatility: 1.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

0.51%

Short term Time

10.0

Long-Term Growth

2.00%

WACC

6.57%

EPC Groupe - FR0014003AQ4

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

1.b. Last Insights on EXPL

1.c. Company Highlights

Strong Momentum

Average Growth

Fairly Valued

Lower Yield

Stable Momentum

Expensive

Medium Volatility

Higher Growth

2. Transcript Summary

3. NewsRoom

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.50%)

6. Segments

Industrial Explosives and Chemical Products

Expected Growth: 4.5%

7. Detailed Products

Explosives and Blasting Solutions

Drilling and Blasting Accessories

Blasting Services

Explosive Manufacturing

Blasting Consulting and Training

Drilling and Blasting Software

8. EPC Groupe's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Intensity Of Rivalry

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

11. Quality Control: EPC Groupe passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

234.0$

Current Price

234$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA