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
- 56S1 had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.33%, 56S1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1's Return On Equity of 6.50% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of 56S1 (6.11%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 56S1 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.96%, 56S1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 56S1 has declined.
- 56S1 has a Operating Margin of 17.72%. 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 45.33%, 56S1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% 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
- 56S1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
- The debt/assets ratio for 56S1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.73 indicates that 56S1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of 56S1 (3.73) is better than 77.78% 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 55.56% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that 56S1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of 56S1 (0.49) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.73 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that 56S1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 56S1 has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: 56S1 underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that 56S1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.53, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, 56S1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.74% in the last year.
- 56S1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.21% yearly.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.56, the valuation of 56S1 can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 56S1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 56S1 is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 56S1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.54.
- 56S1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.57.
- 56S1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 56S1 is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56S1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say 56S1 is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 56S1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 56S1 is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 56S1's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 56S1's earnings are expected to grow with 19.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
5. 56S1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.40%, 56S1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of 56S1 dropped by -21.04% 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.
- 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
- 56S1 pays out 25.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- 56S1's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
56S1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:56S1 (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
160.85
-3.5 (-2.13%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.57 | ||
| P/S | 5.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.07 |
| 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 | 3.73 |
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 5 / 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 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 56S1 stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 36.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.83.
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.