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.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of 56S1 (3.33%) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- 56S1's Return On Equity of 6.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.11%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.23%. This is below the industry average of 9.34%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of 56S1 (8.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 56S1 has declined.
- 56S1's Operating Margin of 17.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 56S1 has declined.
- 56S1 has a better Gross Margin (45.33%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 56S1 is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 56S1 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for 56S1 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 56S1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.78 indicates that 56S1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- 56S1 has a better Altman-Z score (3.78) 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.69, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that 56S1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 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 | 3.78 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.02, 56S1 is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1 has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. 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 0.53. 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.71% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, 56S1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.13% on average per year.
- 56S1 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.74%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- 56S1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.26% yearly.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. 56S1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.35, 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. 56S1 is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.23, the valuation of 56S1 can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio of 56S1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.42), we can say 56S1 is valued slightly more expensively.
| 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 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 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.
- In the last 3 months the price of 56S1 has falen by -20.18%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.56, 56S1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- 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 | 21.48 |
| 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 | 3.78 |
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH?
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.