SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:56S1 - FR0013154002 - Common Stock
191.4 EUR
-4.1 (-2.1%)
Taking everything into account, 56S1 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 56S1 was compared to 19 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. 56S1 has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 56S1 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
56S1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 56S1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
56S1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years 56S1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.35%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.54%, 56S1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of 56S1 (5.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 56S1 is above the industry average of 8.08%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.94%) for 56S1 is well below the 3 year average (10.41%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that 56S1 had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.35% | ||
| ROE | 6.54% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% |
ROA(3y)7.81%
ROA(5y)9.13%
ROE(3y)17.3%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)14.57%
1.3 Margins
56S1's Profit Margin of 8.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
56S1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 16.63%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
56S1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.64%, 56S1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
56S1's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.96% | ||
| GM | 45.64% |
OM growth 3Y-22.38%
OM growth 5Y-9.98%
PM growth 3Y-24.01%
PM growth 5Y-17.3%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y-3.53%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 56S1 is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 56S1 has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for 56S1 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
56S1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
56S1 has an Altman-Z score of 4.21. This indicates that 56S1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
56S1's Altman-Z score of 4.21 is amongst the best of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 56S1 is 6.84, which is on the high side as it means it would take 56S1, 6.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.84, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that 56S1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
56S1 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that 56S1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
56S1's Current ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
56S1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that 56S1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.50, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.11% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.19% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, 56S1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.72% in the last year.
56S1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.11%
EPS 3Y-22.3%
EPS 5Y4.19%
EPS Q2Q%23.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.25%
Revenue growth 5Y14.05%
Sales Q2Q%7.67%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 56S1 will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.11% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y28.28%
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
EPS Next 5Y22.11%
Revenue Next Year8.96%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.84%
Revenue Next 5Y10.12%
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 accelerating.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 44.41, the valuation of 56S1 can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.06, 56S1 is valued quite expensively.
56S1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.95.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56S1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say 56S1 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 56S1 is valued more expensive than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 56S1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 49.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 56S1's earnings are expected to grow with 22.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)10.59
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
56S1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.36%, which is pretty low.
56S1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.76.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, 56S1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 56S1 has a limited annual growth rate of 4.44%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
25.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 56S1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
56S1's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP25.41%
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
FRA:56S1 (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
191.4
-4.1 (-2.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.63B
Revenue(TTM)2.95B
Net Income(TTM)264.10M
Analysts81.11
Price Target239.05 (24.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.44%
DP25.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(2)10.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.24%
Max EPS beat(4)22.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.58%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.08%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-13.1%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.23%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.72%
PT rev (1m)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.95 | ||
| P/S | 6.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 49.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.5 | ||
| P/B | 4.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.86 |
EPS(TTM)4.31
EY2.25%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY2.78%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY2.01%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.92%
SpS30.27
BVpS41.47
TBVpS-4.02
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)10.59
Graham Number63.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.35% | ||
| ROE | 6.54% | ||
| ROCE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 5.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.64% | ||
| OM | 16.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.96% | ||
| GM | 45.64% | ||
| FCFM | 12.71% |
ROA(3y)7.81%
ROA(5y)9.13%
ROE(3y)17.3%
ROE(5y)20.06%
ROIC(3y)10.41%
ROIC(5y)14.57%
ROICexc(3y)10.84%
ROICexc(5y)15.37%
ROICexgc(3y)26.31%
ROICexgc(5y)36.49%
ROCE(3y)13.07%
ROCE(5y)18.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-16.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-25.09%
OM growth 3Y-22.38%
OM growth 5Y-9.98%
PM growth 3Y-24.01%
PM growth 5Y-17.3%
GM growth 3Y-6.9%
GM growth 5Y-3.53%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 113.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
F-Score8
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)182.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.23%
Profit Quality(3y)126.76%
Profit Quality(5y)109.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.11%
EPS 3Y-22.3%
EPS 5Y4.19%
EPS Q2Q%23.68%
EPS Next Y28.28%
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
EPS Next 5Y22.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.25%
Revenue growth 5Y14.05%
Sales Q2Q%7.67%
Revenue Next Year8.96%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.84%
Revenue Next 5Y10.12%
EBIT growth 1Y25.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.35%
EBIT growth 5Y2.67%
EBIT Next Year92.67%
EBIT Next 3Y37.11%
EBIT Next 5Y27.68%
FCF growth 1Y219.27%
FCF growth 3Y7.94%
FCF growth 5Y22.24%
OCF growth 1Y15.97%
OCF growth 3Y5.11%
OCF growth 5Y21.32%
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH / 56S1.DE FAQ
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The financial health rating of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 4 / 10.
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The dividend rating of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.41%.