€117.100 The share price increased by +0.09 %   18/03/2024 17:35

What they say

The experts speak

Stéphanie d’Ath
Analyst, RBC

The Group is very well diversified

Free cash flow was good, with performance better than expected. This was due in particular to higher-than-anticipated motorway traffic levels and outperformance by Eurovia and VINCI Energies. Although margins fell in the construction business, they should rise again in 2020. Acquisitions pushed debt up by €6 billion, while cash flow rose €1 billion to €4 billion. The share price will be partly determined by how management divides cash between repaying debts, making acquisitions and paying dividends. The dividend was higher than expected in 2019 due to an increased payout rate. For 2020, management expects net income to rise less than in 2019, but its forecasts look a little cautious. The Group is very well diversified with good execution and excellent management, ingredients that should enable it to continue delivering strong performance over the long term.”

Olivier Dauzat
Deputy editor-in-chief, Le Revenu

An effective concessions/contracting business model

I have been writing about VINCI for over 15 years and this Group has widely proven its resilience as well as its business model’s soundness, particularly since the pandemic. Its net income last year once again reached an all-time high, at €4.26 billion! Its dividend policy is also attractive, with a pay-out rate at 53.5%, slightly higher than average (50%). VINCI’s success stems from its high-performing “concession-construction” model, decentralised organisation and solid geographical coverage. The Group has built the leading private operator in the airport sector in only a few years, while vigorously embarking on a strategic shift into renewable energies. VINCI’s move into this new high-potential market segment shows the executive team’s ability to swiftly adapt its strategy. VINCI shares are essential in any long-term portfolio. 

Shareholders speak

Raymond Quenin - VINCI shareholder for more than 10 years

VINCI is my first line of direct shareholdings. For me, it is therefore one of the main shares in my portfolio, and one that I expect to give a sufficient pay-out and good visibility over time. What I like about VINCI is its diversification policy in its business activities and opportunities, while avoiding the risks of being spread too thin on the ground and poorly assessed profitability in new projects.

Pierre Château - VINCI shareholder since 2005

I’ve always kept my VINCI shares because it’s a safe investment, with a constant dividend policy. I’m also a member of the Shareholders’ Club, so I’m kept up to date with the Group’s news. I find VINCI’s strategy clear and its business model effective. That’s all very reassuring to me.

François Jager - shareholder

I’ve been a VINCI shareholder for 20 years. I like the fact that it has the ability to develop a long-term vision, as shown by its recent diversification. When the Group withdraws from a sector, it’s because it has seen the end of a cycle and it believes it can better use its human and financial resources. I also like its civic engagement and Manifesto.
I would like the government to meet the contractual commitments it made to motorway concession companies, which enabled it to make significant savings by delegating billions of euros of investments. As a motorway user, I find them very expensive but remarkably well equipped. The scheduled toll increases appeared relatively minor to me compared with those of other public services. More importantly, it all comes under a predictable contract signed with the government. I don’t think it’s sensible to reproach private companies for making money by honouring their contracts.

Philippe Dunoyer - VINCI shareholder for 10 years and member of the Individual Shareholders’ Club

The Group is reliable and reassuring thanks to its integrated business model and its prudent, efficient management. The annual results are good, better even than projections. The VINCI share is a portfolio cornerstone because there are very few bumps along the way on the stock market. The strategic swerve towards airports doesn’t scare me because it’s a strong growth sector.

Last updated: 01/03/2024