SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:56S1 - FR0013154002 - Common Stock
184.9 EUR
-1.3 (-0.7%)
Taking everything into account, 56S1 scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 56S1 was compared to 18 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. While 56S1 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 56S1 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
56S1 had positive earnings in the past year.
56S1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 56S1 has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 56S1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of 56S1 (3.35%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 56S1 (6.54%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.94%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% 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 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
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 has a Operating Margin of 16.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: 56S1 outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 56S1 has declined.
56S1 has a better Gross Margin (45.64%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
56S1 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 4.13 indicates that 56S1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 56S1 (4.13) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 56S1 (6.84) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that 56S1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
56S1 has a Current ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: 56S1 underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that 56S1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.50, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% 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.
56S1 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
56S1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.12% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.90, 56S1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 56S1, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
56S1 is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.73, 56S1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.39. 56S1 is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 56S1 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
56S1's 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)1.52
PEG (5Y)10.23
EPS Next 2Y23.34%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.36%, 56S1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
56S1's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 0.74.
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.
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%
FRA:56S1 (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
184.9
-1.3 (-0.7%)
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 Cap18.00B
Revenue(TTM)2.95B
Net Income(TTM)264.10M
Analysts81.11
Price Target242.1 (30.94%)
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 | 42.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.73 | ||
| P/S | 6.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.63 | ||
| P/B | 4.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.23 |
EPS(TTM)4.31
EY2.33%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY2.88%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY2.08%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY4.06%
SpS30.27
BVpS41.47
TBVpS-4.02
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)10.23
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 | 4.13 |
F-Score8
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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 3 / 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%.