Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Coface S.A., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers credit insurance solutions and complementary services designed for a diverse clientele, ranging from microenterprises and SMEs to global corporations, financial institutions, and the clients of its distribution partners. The primary function of its credit insurance is to safeguard companies against losses from unpaid trade receivables. Beyond this core offering, Coface provides integrated credit risk management packages that include credit and single risk insurance, business intelligence, and debt collection services, available to both insured and uninsured businesses. The company also offers factoring services, various surety bonds (such as contract, environmental, customs & excise, and legal bonds), and payment guarantees. Furthermore, business information services are made accessible through its proprietary ICON portal. Coface maintains a robust global presence, operating across Western, Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa, North and Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1946, its headquarters are situated in Bois-Colombes, France.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is fairly priced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EBIT
Target Price
The average target price of COFA.PA is 19 and suggests 28% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to incre