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SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:56S1 - FR0013154002 - Common Stock

189.5 EUR
+4.6 (+2.49%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to 56S1. 56S1 was compared to 18 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of 56S1 get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 56S1 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years 56S1 has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 56S1 had a positive operating cash flow.
56S1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF56S1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

56S1 has a Return On Assets of 3.35%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 56S1 underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
56S1 has a worse Return On Equity (6.54%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
56S1 has a Return On Invested Capital (5.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 56S1 is below the industry average of 13.84%.
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 RankSector 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%
56S1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC56S1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

56S1 has a Profit Margin of 8.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: 56S1 outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
56S1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
56S1 has a Operating Margin of 16.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: 56S1 outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 56S1 has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 45.64%, 56S1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 56S1 has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
56S1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins56S1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

56S1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for 56S1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
56S1.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding56S1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
56S1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets56S1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.18 indicates that 56S1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
56S1 has a better Altman-Z score (4.18) than 83.33% 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.
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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 6.84
Altman-Z 4.18
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.93%
56S1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF56S1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.05, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 Quick ratio of 0.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: 56S1 underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.5
56S1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites56S1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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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.
Measured over the past years, 56S1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.05% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, 56S1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.12% on average per year.
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.
56S1.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates56S1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
56S1.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates56S1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 43.97 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 56S1.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
56S1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.59 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 56S1.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. 56S1 is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.97
Fwd PE 35.59
56S1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings56S1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 56S1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.25
EV/EBITDA 25.63
56S1.DE Per share data56S1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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)1.55
PEG (5Y)10.48
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.37%, 56S1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
56S1's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 0.76.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.37, 56S1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.37%

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
56S1.DE Yearly Dividends per share56S1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

25.41% 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.
DP25.41%
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
56S1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend56S1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
56S1.DE Dividend Payout.56S1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.56S1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH

FRA:56S1 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

189.5

+4.6 (+2.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)10-16 2025-10-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners11.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.44B
Revenue(TTM)2.95B
Net Income(TTM)264.10M
Analysts81.11
Price Target238.84 (26.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.37%
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)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.97
Fwd PE 35.59
P/S 6.26
P/FCF 49.25
P/OCF 25.25
P/B 4.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.63
EPS(TTM)4.31
EY2.27%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY2.81%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY2.03%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY3.96%
SpS30.27
BVpS41.47
TBVpS-4.02
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)10.48
Graham Number63.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.18
F-Score8
WACC8.93%
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%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 56S1.DE.


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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 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.41%.