DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:4DS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0007830572 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, 4DS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 4DS was compared to 34 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. 4DS has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, 4DS is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
4DS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 4DS (7.27%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.57%, 4DS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
4DS has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4DS outperforms 94.12% 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 10.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.53%) for 4DS is above the 3 year average (9.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.57% | ||
| ROIC | 17.53% |
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)6.36%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)9.99%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
1.3 Margins
4DS has a Profit Margin of 4.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 4DS underperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
4DS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 4DS (12.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 4DS has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of 4DS (58.16%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
4DS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.6% | ||
| GM | 58.16% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
4DS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 4DS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
4DS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
4DS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.20 indicates that 4DS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.20, 4DS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 4DS is 0.17, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 4DS, only 0.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
4DS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.17) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
4DS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 4DS (0.05) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.2 |
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
4DS has a Current Ratio of 3.94. This indicates that 4DS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
4DS has a better Current ratio (3.94) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.57 indicates that 4DS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.57, 4DS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
4DS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 179.61%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, 4DS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 46.93% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.17% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)179.61%
EPS 3Y46.93%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%186.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.5%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%-14.74%
3.2 Future
4DS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.45% yearly.
4DS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.79%
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y-9.6%
EPS Next 5Y2.45%
Revenue Next Year9.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.38 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 4DS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 4DS is valued a bit more expensive than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, 4DS is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.30, the valuation of 4DS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 4DS is valued a bit more expensive than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. 4DS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as 4DS.
4DS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 4DS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
4DS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
4DS's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.60% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y-9.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
4DS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:4DS (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.6
+0.05 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap81.46M
Analysts80
Price Target16.98 (24.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)5.38%
PT rev (3m)5.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)34.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.46 | ||
| P/tB | 3.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.42
EY3.09%
EPS(NY)0.89
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY11.76%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY14.89%
SpS9.03
BVpS3.93
TBVpS3.88
PEG (NY)2.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.27% | ||
| ROE | 10.57% | ||
| ROCE | 24.9% | ||
| ROIC | 17.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.99% | ||
| OM | 12.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.6% | ||
| GM | 58.16% | ||
| FCFM | 17.7% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y65.73%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 385.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.2 |
F-Score7
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC2.27
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)179.61%
EPS 3Y46.93%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%186.07%
EPS Next Y13.79%
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y-9.6%
EPS Next 5Y2.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.5%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%-14.74%
Revenue Next Year9.1%
Revenue Next 2Y7.7%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y167.16%
EBIT growth 3Y64.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year39.88%
EBIT Next 3Y8.02%
EBIT Next 5Y12.91%
FCF growth 1Y683.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.29%
OCF growth 1Y177.52%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y25.7%