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COSMO PHARMACEUTICALS NV (C43.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:C43 - NL0011832936 - Common Stock

48.8 EUR
-1.2 (-2.4%)
Last: 4/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to C43. C43 was compared to 50 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. C43 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. C43 is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination C43 also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make C43 a good candidate for value and dividend and growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year C43 was profitable.
In the past year C43 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years C43 reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
C43 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
C43.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFC43.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 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

C43 has a better Return On Assets (20.60%) than 94.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 26.74%, C43 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
C43 has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. C43 outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.6%
ROE 26.74%
ROIC 21.6%
ROA(3y)6.94%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)9.26%
ROE(5y)6.02%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
C43.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICC43.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of C43 (49.94%) is better than 98.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of C43 has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 55.81%, C43 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
C43's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
C43 has a Gross Margin of 83.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. C43 outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of C43 has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 55.81%
PM (TTM) 49.94%
GM 83%
OM growth 3Y48.45%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y14.46%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y18.94%
GM growth 5Y6.74%
C43.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsC43.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300 400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), C43 is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for C43 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for C43 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for C43 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
C43.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingC43.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
C43.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsC43.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

C43 has an Altman-Z score of 5.80. This indicates that C43 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
C43's Altman-Z score of 5.80 is amongst the best of the industry. C43 outperforms 90.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of C43 is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take C43, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
C43's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. C43 outperforms 98.08% of its industry peers.
C43 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of C43 (0.00) is better than 94.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z 5.8
ROIC/WACC2.81
WACC7.68%
C43.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFC43.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

C43 has a Current Ratio of 4.19. This indicates that C43 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
C43 has a Current ratio of 4.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. C43 outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
C43 has a Quick Ratio of 3.91. This indicates that C43 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.91, C43 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.19
Quick Ratio 3.91
C43.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesC43.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

C43 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1315.29%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, C43 shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 85.20% on average per year.
C43 shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 187.55%.
Measured over the past years, C43 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 33.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1315.29%
EPS 3Y85.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%551.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)187.55%
Revenue growth 3Y60.05%
Revenue growth 5Y33.68%
Sales Q2Q%165.79%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-23.67%
EPS Next 2Y-48.85%
EPS Next 3Y-27.68%
EPS Next 5Y29.02%
Revenue Next Year-19.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.24%
Revenue Next 5Y22.67%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
C43.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesC43.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M
C43.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesC43.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.98 indicates a rather cheap valuation of C43.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of C43 indicates a rather cheap valuation: C43 is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. C43 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of C43 can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, C43 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, C43 is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.98
Fwd PE 8.09
C43.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsC43.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, C43 is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
C43's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. C43 is cheaper than 94.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.46
EV/EBITDA 3.83
C43.DE Per share dataC43.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

C43 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as C43's earnings are expected to decrease with -27.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-48.85%
EPS Next 3Y-27.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

C43 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of C43 dropped by -28.24% 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.
C43's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.04.
C43's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of C43 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.41%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
C43.DE Yearly Dividends per shareC43.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

24.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by C43. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
C43's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.09%
EPS Next 2Y-48.85%
EPS Next 3Y-27.68%
C43.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendC43.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M
C43.DE Dividend Payout.C43.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.C43.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COSMO PHARMACEUTICALS NV

FRA:C43 (4/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

48.8

-1.2 (-2.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Earnings (Last)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23
Inst Owners12.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners38.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap855.95M
Analysts84
Price Target104.72 (114.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.41%
DP24.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.98
Fwd PE 8.09
P/S 3.21
P/FCF 5.46
P/OCF 5.27
P/B 1.72
P/tB 6.01
EV/EBITDA 3.83
EPS(TTM)8.16
EY16.72%
EPS(NY)6.03
Fwd EY12.36%
FCF(TTM)8.94
FCFY18.31%
OCF(TTM)9.26
OCFY18.97%
SpS15.21
BVpS28.41
TBVpS8.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.6%
ROE 26.74%
ROCE 24.88%
ROIC 21.6%
ROICexc 28.38%
ROICexgc 129.8%
OM 55.81%
PM (TTM) 49.94%
GM 83%
FCFM 58.76%
ROA(3y)6.94%
ROA(5y)4.44%
ROE(3y)9.26%
ROE(5y)6.02%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y181.33%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y154.84%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y48.45%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y14.46%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y18.94%
GM growth 5Y6.74%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Debt/EBITDA 0.01
Cap/Depr 46.02%
Cap/Sales 2.12%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 100.77%
Profit Quality 117.65%
Current Ratio 4.19
Quick Ratio 3.91
Altman-Z 5.8
F-Score8
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC2.81
Cap/Depr(3y)45.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1315.29%
EPS 3Y85.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%551.15%
EPS Next Y-23.67%
EPS Next 2Y-48.85%
EPS Next 3Y-27.68%
EPS Next 5Y29.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)187.55%
Revenue growth 3Y60.05%
Revenue growth 5Y33.68%
Sales Q2Q%165.79%
Revenue Next Year-19.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.24%
Revenue Next 5Y22.67%
EBIT growth 1Y8040.37%
EBIT growth 3Y137.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-33.52%
EBIT Next 3Y-14.79%
EBIT Next 5Y28.59%
FCF growth 1Y756.04%
FCF growth 3Y236.69%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y615.22%
OCF growth 3Y134.4%
OCF growth 5YN/A