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DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:4DS - DE0007830572 - Common Stock

19.85 EUR
+0.1 (+0.51%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 4DS. 4DS was compared to 37 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. 4DS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. 4DS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make 4DS a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

4DS had positive earnings in the past year.
4DS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years 4DS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years 4DS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
4DS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF4DS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.00%, 4DS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
4DS has a Return On Equity (10.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
4DS has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4DS outperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 4DS is in line with the industry average of 10.92%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.12%) for 4DS is above the 3 year average (9.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7%
ROE 10.18%
ROIC 15.12%
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)6.36%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)9.99%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
4DS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC4DS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 6.63%, 4DS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 4DS has grown nicely.
4DS's Operating Margin of 16.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 4DS outperforms 64.86% of its industry peers.
4DS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
4DS's Gross Margin of 69.45% is amongst the best of the industry. 4DS outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 4DS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.98%
PM (TTM) 6.63%
GM 69.45%
OM growth 3Y86.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y65.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.74%
GM growth 5Y-15.12%
4DS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins4DS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 4DS is creating value.
4DS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 4DS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for 4DS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
4DS.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding4DS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
4DS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets4DS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.18 indicates that 4DS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 4DS (9.18) is better than 97.30% of its industry peers.
4DS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.28. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
4DS's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.28 is amongst the best of the industry. 4DS outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
4DS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
4DS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 4DS outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.28
Altman-Z 9.18
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC7.65%
4DS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF4DS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

4DS has a Current Ratio of 4.32. This indicates that 4DS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.32, 4DS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.67 indicates that 4DS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
4DS has a Quick ratio of 2.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4DS outperforms 91.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.32
Quick Ratio 2.67
4DS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites4DS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

4DS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.61%, which is quite impressive.
4DS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.93% yearly.
4DS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -33.05%.
4DS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y46.93%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.5%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, 4DS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.06% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.6%
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
EPS Next 5Y8.06%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y12.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.61%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4DS.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates4DS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20M 40M 60M
4DS.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates4DS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 4DS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 4DS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 4DS is more expensive than 75.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, 4DS is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.60, the valuation of 4DS can be described as correct.
4DS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 4DS is more expensive than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
4DS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.11
Fwd PE 15.6
4DS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings4DS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 4DS is valued a bit more expensive than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
4DS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.61
EV/EBITDA 9.4
4DS.DE Per share data4DS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of 4DS may justify a higher PE ratio.
4DS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

4DS has a yearly dividend return of 0.77%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.46, 4DS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.77, 4DS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
4DS.DE Yearly Dividends per share4DS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.05 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
4DS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend4DS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG

FRA:4DS (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

19.85

+0.1 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)09-30 2025-09-30
Earnings (Next)05-28 2026-05-28/amc
Inst Owners4.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap118.90M
Revenue(TTM)39.56M
Net Income(TTM)2.62M
Analysts80
Price Target19.48 (-1.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.11
Fwd PE 15.6
P/S 3.01
P/FCF 11.61
P/OCF 9.14
P/B 4.61
P/tB 4.68
EV/EBITDA 9.4
EPS(TTM)0.44
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY8.61%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY10.94%
SpS6.6
BVpS4.3
TBVpS4.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7%
ROE 10.18%
ROCE 21.48%
ROIC 15.12%
ROICexc 20.07%
ROICexgc 20.42%
OM 16.98%
PM (TTM) 6.63%
GM 69.45%
FCFM 25.89%
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)6.36%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)9.99%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
ROICexc(3y)12.34%
ROICexc(5y)9.62%
ROICexgc(3y)12.46%
ROICexgc(5y)9.69%
ROCE(3y)14.23%
ROCE(5y)11.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y65.73%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y65.01%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y86.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y65.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.74%
GM growth 5Y-15.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.28
Debt/EBITDA 0.19
Cap/Depr 50.95%
Cap/Sales 6.98%
Interest Coverage 8.51
Cash Conversion 107.17%
Profit Quality 390.41%
Current Ratio 4.32
Quick Ratio 2.67
Altman-Z 9.18
F-Score6
WACC7.65%
ROIC/WACC1.98
Cap/Depr(3y)72.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.64%
Profit Quality(3y)200.67%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y46.93%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.8%
EPS Next Y-5.6%
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
EPS Next 5Y8.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.5%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y12.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.61%
EBIT growth 1Y66.43%
EBIT growth 3Y64.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.71%
EBIT Next 3Y22.72%
EBIT Next 5Y17.75%
FCF growth 1Y157.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.29%
OCF growth 1Y153.81%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y25.7%

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG / 4DS.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 4DS.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of 4DS stock?

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 4DS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) is 45.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.61.


How sustainable is the dividend of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.