SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:56S1 - FR0013154002 - Common Stock
192.8 EUR
-0.65 (-0.34%)
56S1 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. 56S1 has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
In the past 5 years 56S1 has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 56S1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
56S1 has a Return On Assets of 3.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 56S1 outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 56S1 (6.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.94%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 56S1 is below the industry average of 13.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.41%) for 56S1 is well above the current ROIC(5.94%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 8.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: 56S1 outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 56S1 has declined.
The Operating Margin of 56S1 (16.63%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
56S1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
56S1 has a better Gross Margin (45.64%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 56S1 has declined.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 56S1 is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 56S1 has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
56S1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
56S1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.23 indicates that 56S1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.23, 56S1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
56S1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.84. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 56S1 would need 6.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
56S1 has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
56S1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
56S1's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
56S1 has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that 56S1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
56S1 has a worse Current ratio (1.05) than 68.42% 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.
56S1 has a worse Quick ratio (0.50) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.72% in the past 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
56S1 is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.11% yearly.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 44.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 56S1.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 56S1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 56S1 is more expensive than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 56S1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say 56S1 is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, the valuation of 56S1 can be described as expensive.
73.68% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 56S1, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
56S1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
56S1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 56S1 is more expensive than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as 56S1.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
56S1's earnings are expected to grow with 22.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)10.66
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.74, 56S1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, 56S1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| 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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
192.8
-0.65 (-0.34%)
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 Cap18.77B
Revenue(TTM)2.95B
Net Income(TTM)264.10M
Analysts81.11
Price Target242.1 (25.57%)
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)1.1%
PT rev (3m)0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.21 | ||
| P/S | 6.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.68 | ||
| P/B | 4.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.03 |
EPS(TTM)4.31
EY2.24%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY2.76%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY2%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.89%
SpS30.27
BVpS41.47
TBVpS-4.02
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)10.66
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 | 4.23 |
F-Score8
WACC8.85%
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 dividend rating of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.41%.