ALZCHEM GROUP AG (ACT.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:ACT • DE000A2YNT30
Current stock price
167.2 EUR
-0.6 (-0.36%)
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This ACT.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ACT.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ACT had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ACT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ACT has been profitable.
- ACT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ACT's Return On Assets of 10.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ACT outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.76%, ACT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACT has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ACT outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ACT is significantly above the industry average of 7.32%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (13.72%) for ACT is above the 3 year average (13.60%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.27% | ||
| ROE | 24.76% | ||
| ROIC | 13.72% |
ROA(3y)9.87%
ROA(5y)8.8%
ROE(3y)24.16%
ROE(5y)24.97%
ROIC(3y)13.6%
ROIC(5y)11.74%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ACT (11.29%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACT has grown nicely.
- ACT's Operating Margin of 16.87% is amongst the best of the industry. ACT outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACT has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.97%, ACT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.29% | ||
| GM | 67.97% |
OM growth 3Y35.88%
OM growth 5Y14.09%
PM growth 3Y26.76%
PM growth 5Y16.8%
GM growth 3Y11.38%
GM growth 5Y1.65%
2. ACT.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ACT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ACT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- ACT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ACT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ACT has an Altman-Z score of 4.93. This indicates that ACT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.93, ACT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ACT is 1.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ACT, only 1.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.13, ACT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- ACT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ACT (0.14) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC7.31%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.49 indicates that ACT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ACT (2.49) is better than 79.71% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that ACT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.52, ACT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 |
3. ACT.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.57% over the past year.
- ACT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.48% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.42% in the past year.
- ACT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.57%
EPS 3Y28.42%
EPS 5Y26.48%
EPS Q2Q%13.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y1.21%
Revenue growth 5Y8.19%
Sales Q2Q%-1.26%
3.2 Future
- ACT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.32% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ACT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.53%
EPS Next 2Y15.99%
EPS Next 3Y26.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.47%
Revenue Next 2Y12.07%
Revenue Next 3Y12.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.01%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. ACT.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, the valuation of ACT can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ACT is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.50, ACT is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.77 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ACT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ACT is more expensive than 62.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ACT to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say ACT is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ACT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ACT is more expensive than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ACT is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ACT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of ACT may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ACT's earnings are expected to grow with 26.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.8
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y15.99%
EPS Next 3Y26.32%
5. ACT.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ACT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
- ACT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.46.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ACT is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ACT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.13%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.13%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- ACT pays out 28.66% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ACT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.66%
EPS Next 2Y15.99%
EPS Next 3Y26.32%
ACT.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:ACT (3/25/2026, 1:06:37 PM)
167.2
-0.6 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners41.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.70B
Revenue(TTM)562.12M
Net Income(TTM)63.46M
Analysts87.27
Price Target180.48 (7.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.13%
DP28.66%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)13.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.77 | ||
| P/S | 3.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.42 | ||
| P/B | 6.64 | ||
| P/tB | 6.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
EPS(TTM)6.3
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)6.49
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)3.85
FCFY2.3%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY8.05%
SpS55.22
BVpS25.18
TBVpS24.83
PEG (NY)4.8
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number59.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.27% | ||
| ROE | 24.76% | ||
| ROCE | 19.01% | ||
| ROIC | 13.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.16% | ||
| OM | 16.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.29% | ||
| GM | 67.97% | ||
| FCFM | 6.98% |
ROA(3y)9.87%
ROA(5y)8.8%
ROE(3y)24.16%
ROE(5y)24.97%
ROIC(3y)13.6%
ROIC(5y)11.74%
ROICexc(3y)15.49%
ROICexc(5y)13.01%
ROICexgc(3y)15.65%
ROICexgc(5y)13.15%
ROCE(3y)18.84%
ROCE(5y)16.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.21%
OM growth 3Y35.88%
OM growth 5Y14.09%
PM growth 3Y26.76%
PM growth 5Y16.8%
GM growth 3Y11.38%
GM growth 5Y1.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 366.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 54.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 112.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.93 |
F-Score7
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)203.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.22%
Profit Quality(3y)109.03%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.57%
EPS 3Y28.42%
EPS 5Y26.48%
EPS Q2Q%13.74%
EPS Next Y5.53%
EPS Next 2Y15.99%
EPS Next 3Y26.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y1.21%
Revenue growth 5Y8.19%
Sales Q2Q%-1.26%
Revenue Next Year7.47%
Revenue Next 2Y12.07%
Revenue Next 3Y12.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.01%
EBIT growth 1Y20.86%
EBIT growth 3Y37.52%
EBIT growth 5Y23.43%
EBIT Next Year45.44%
EBIT Next 3Y33.01%
EBIT Next 5Y22.31%
FCF growth 1Y-36.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y14.56%
OCF growth 1Y30.31%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y22.98%
ALZCHEM GROUP AG / ACT.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ALZCHEM GROUP AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ACT.DE.
What is the valuation status for ACT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ALZCHEM GROUP AG (ACT.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ALZCHEM GROUP AG?
ALZCHEM GROUP AG (ACT.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ACT stock?
The financial health rating of ALZCHEM GROUP AG (ACT.DE) is 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ALZCHEM GROUP AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALZCHEM GROUP AG (ACT.DE) is expected to grow by 5.53% in the next year.