Proximus PLC

ENXTBR:PROX Stock Report

Market Cap: €2.2b

Proximus Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 2/6

Proximus has a total shareholder equity of €4.5B and total debt of €4.5B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 99.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €13.3B and €8.8B respectively. Proximus's EBIT is €681.0M making its interest coverage ratio 4.2. It has cash and short-term investments of €538.0M.

Key information

99.4%

Debt to equity ratio

€4.51b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio4.2x
Cash€538.00m
Equity€4.54b
Total liabilities€8.79b
Total assets€13.33b

Recent financial health updates

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Feb 14
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jul 19
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 23
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 13
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Mar 27
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 17
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Recent updates

Proximus (EBR:PROX) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Apr 05
Proximus (EBR:PROX) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
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Proximus Q4 2024: Solid Performance Amidst Competition and Leadership Transition

Mar 27Scarlet (2008): In 2008, Belgacom (later rebranded as Proximus in 2014) acquired Scarlet NV, a Belgian telecom operator focused on low-cost services.

Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Stock Catapults 25% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market

Mar 12
Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Stock Catapults 25% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market
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Future Cost Savings And A €100 Million Cybersecurity Deal May Benefit Earnings, But Competition From Digi Poses Risks

Mar 02 Strategic cost-efficiency and automation efforts are expected to improve net margins and earnings, despite cost pressures.

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Feb 14
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jan 03
The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Nov 20
Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Are Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Oct 21
Are Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Proximus' (EBR:PROX) Returns On Capital

Aug 20
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Proximus' (EBR:PROX) Returns On Capital

Proximus PLC Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Jul 29
Proximus PLC Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jul 19
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Low P/E

Jun 22
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Low P/E

Earnings Beat: Proximus PLC Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

May 01
Earnings Beat: Proximus PLC Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Should Shareholders Reconsider Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) CEO Compensation Package?

Apr 11
Should Shareholders Reconsider Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) CEO Compensation Package?

Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Feb 28
Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jan 21
The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Benign Growth For Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Underpins Its Share Price

Jan 03
Benign Growth For Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Underpins Its Share Price

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 23
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

These Return Metrics Don't Make Proximus (EBR:PROX) Look Too Strong

Oct 01
These Return Metrics Don't Make Proximus (EBR:PROX) Look Too Strong

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 13
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Jun 22
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Mar 27
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Mar 06
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 17
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Nov 29
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 85% Above Its Share Price

Oct 21
Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 85% Above Its Share Price

Be Wary Of Proximus (EBR:PROX) And Its Returns On Capital

Aug 29
Be Wary Of Proximus (EBR:PROX) And Its Returns On Capital

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Aug 11
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Paint A Concerning Picture

May 29
Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Paint A Concerning Picture

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

May 11
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Mar 23
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Mar 05
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jan 12
Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.35

Nov 28
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.35

We Think Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Sep 30
We Think Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Aug 27
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX)

Jul 06
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX)

Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 21
Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Return Trends At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Aren't Appealing

May 11
Return Trends At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Aren't Appealing

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: PROX's short term assets (€2.4B) do not cover its short term liabilities (€3.2B).

Long Term Liabilities: PROX's short term assets (€2.4B) do not cover its long term liabilities (€5.6B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: PROX's net debt to equity ratio (87.5%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: PROX's debt to equity ratio has increased from 84% to 99.4% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: PROX's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (35.6%).

Interest Coverage: PROX's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (4.2x coverage).

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/22 16:46
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/17 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Proximus PLC is covered by 41 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Konrad ZomerABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Jean-Michel SalvadorAlphaValue
Ganesha NageshaBarclays