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

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

19.25 EUR
+0.05 (+0.26%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

4DS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 4DS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 4DS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes 4DS very considerable 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.
4DS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

4DS has a Return On Assets of 7.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: 4DS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
4DS's Return On Equity of 10.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 4DS outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.12%, 4DS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 4DS is in line with the industry average of 10.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.99%) for 4DS is below the current ROIC(15.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

4DS's Profit Margin of 6.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 4DS outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
4DS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.98%, 4DS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 4DS has grown nicely.
4DS has a Gross Margin of 69.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4DS outperforms 88.89% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for 4DS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 4DS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
4DS.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding4DS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.99 indicates that 4DS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.99, 4DS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 4DS is 0.28, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 4DS, only 0.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
4DS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4DS outperforms 97.22% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09. This is in the better half of the industry: 4DS outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.28
Altman-Z 8.99
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC7.67%
4DS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF4DS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.32 indicates that 4DS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
4DS has a better Current ratio (4.32) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
4DS has a Quick Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that 4DS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
4DS has a better Quick ratio (2.67) than 91.67% 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 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.
The Revenue for 4DS has decreased by -33.05% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 16.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
4DS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.61% yearly.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20M 40M 60M
4DS.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates4DS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.75, 4DS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 4DS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. 4DS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.13, which indicates a correct valuation of 4DS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 4DS is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
4DS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.75
Fwd PE 15.13
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 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 4DS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.26
EV/EBITDA 9.11
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

4DS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 0.78%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, 4DS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 4DS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG

FRA:4DS (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

19.25

+0.05 (+0.26%)

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 Cap115.31M
Revenue(TTM)39.56M
Net Income(TTM)2.62M
Analysts80
Price Target19.48 (1.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.78%
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 43.75
Fwd PE 15.13
P/S 2.91
P/FCF 11.26
P/OCF 8.87
P/B 4.47
P/tB 4.54
EV/EBITDA 9.11
EPS(TTM)0.44
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY6.61%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY8.88%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY11.28%
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 8.99
F-Score6
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

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.


What is the expected EPS growth for DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) is expected to decline by -5.6% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG sustainable?

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