SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:56S1 • FR0013154002
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This 56S1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 56S1.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 56S1 was profitable.
- 56S1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years 56S1 has been profitable.
- 56S1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- 56S1 has a worse Return On Assets (3.33%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- 56S1 has a Return On Equity of 6.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 56S1 outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
- 56S1 has a Return On Invested Capital (6.11%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 56S1 is below the industry average of 9.20%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.11%) for 56S1 is above the 3 year average (5.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 6.5% | ||
| ROIC | 6.11% |
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 8.96%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.72%, 56S1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 56S1 has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.33%, 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 | 17.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.96% | ||
| GM | 45.33% |
2. 56S1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 56S1 is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for 56S1 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 56S1 has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, 56S1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- 56S1 has an Altman-Z score of 3.89. This indicates that 56S1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of 56S1 (3.89) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
- 56S1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 56S1 would need 8.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 56S1's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
- 56S1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 56S1 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
2.3 Liquidity
- 56S1 has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that 56S1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.02, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that 56S1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- 56S1 has a Quick ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: 56S1 underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. 56S1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- 56S1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.71%, which is quite impressive.
- 56S1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.13% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, 56S1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.74% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, 56S1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- 56S1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.04% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, 56S1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.26% on average per year.
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 Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. 56S1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- 56S1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.35.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 56S1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.23.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.23 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 56S1.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 56S1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 56S1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as 56S1's earnings are expected to grow with 19.05% in the coming years.
5. 56S1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 56S1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.40%, which is pretty low.
- The stock price of 56S1 dropped by -20.18% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- 56S1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.60.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.40, 56S1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 56S1 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.19%!
5.3 Sustainability
- 25.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 56S1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of 56S1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
56S1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:56S1 (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
164.35
-6.9 (-4.03%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.23 | ||
| P/S | 5.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.27 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.33% | ||
| ROE | 6.5% | ||
| ROCE | 8% | ||
| ROIC | 6.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.58% | ||
| OM | 17.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.96% | ||
| GM | 45.33% | ||
| FCFM | 10.08% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH / 56S1.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 56S1.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) stock?
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 56S1 stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 37.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.91.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is expected to grow by 19.6% in the next year.