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CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CON - DE0005439004 - Common Stock

64.7 EUR
-0.2 (-0.31%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 5:29:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CON. CON was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While CON is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CON is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CON had positive earnings in the past year.
CON had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CON 4 years were profitable.
CON had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CON.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCON.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 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.33%, CON is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.35%, CON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.91%, CON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CON is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.91%) for CON is above the 3 year average (5.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.33%
ROE 6.35%
ROIC 5.91%
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)1.6%
ROE(3y)5.7%
ROE(5y)4.2%
ROIC(3y)5.66%
ROIC(5y)5.08%
CON.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCON.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.00%, CON is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CON has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.70%, CON is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CON has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of CON (24.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CON has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.7%
PM (TTM) 1%
GM 24.91%
OM growth 3Y5.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y-11.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
CON.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCON.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CON is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CON remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
CON has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CON has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CON.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCON.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CON.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCON.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

CON has an Altman-Z score of 2.43. This is not the best score and indicates that CON is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CON's Altman-Z score of 2.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CON outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that CON has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.32, CON is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.43
ROIC/WACC1
WACC5.9%
CON.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCON.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CON should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, CON is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CON may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CON has a Quick ratio of 0.90. This is in the better half of the industry: CON outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.9
CON.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCON.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.50% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CON shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.04% on average per year.
The Revenue for CON has decreased by -38.10% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.24% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.5%
EPS 3Y-6.61%
EPS 5Y-6.04%
EPS Q2Q%17.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.1%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-49.66%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CON will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.59% on average per year.
CON is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -11.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y-39.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y0.59%
Revenue Next Year-37.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-11.64%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CON.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCON.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
CON.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCON.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.64 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CON.
CON's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CON is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
CON is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16, the valuation of CON can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CON is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, CON is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.64
Fwd PE 8.16
CON.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCON.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CON indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CON is more expensive than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.92
CON.DE Per share dataCON.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CON has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.82, CON pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CON's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of CON decreases each year by -14.27%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.27%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
CON.DE Yearly Dividends per shareCON.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

201.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CON. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP201.61%
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
CON.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCON.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 1B -1B 2B
CON.DE Dividend Payout.CON.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CON.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CONTINENTAL AG

FRA:CON (12/8/2025, 5:29:53 PM)

64.7

-0.2 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Inst Owners34.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.94B
Revenue(TTM)24.81B
Net Income(TTM)248.00M
Analysts77.39
Price Target73.44 (13.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.27%
DP201.61%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)125.51%
Min EPS beat(2)59.97%
Max EPS beat(2)191.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)81.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.57%
Max EPS beat(4)191.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)37.22%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)29.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)47.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.42%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.97%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.54%
PT rev (1m)4.45%
PT rev (3m)-11.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-27.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-35.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.64
Fwd PE 8.16
P/S 0.52
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.77
P/B 3.31
P/tB 4.43
EV/EBITDA 6.92
EPS(TTM)11.47
EY17.73%
EPS(NY)7.93
Fwd EY12.25%
FCF(TTM)-0.63
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.62
OCFY10.24%
SpS124.02
BVpS19.52
TBVpS14.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number70.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.33%
ROE 6.35%
ROCE 8.6%
ROIC 5.91%
ROICexc 6.83%
ROICexgc 7.64%
OM 3.7%
PM (TTM) 1%
GM 24.91%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)1.6%
ROE(3y)5.7%
ROE(5y)4.2%
ROIC(3y)5.66%
ROIC(5y)5.08%
ROICexc(3y)6.45%
ROICexc(5y)5.73%
ROICexgc(3y)8.09%
ROICexgc(5y)7.27%
ROCE(3y)8.36%
ROCE(5y)7.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.39%
OM growth 3Y5.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y-11.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.86
Cap/Depr 79.04%
Cap/Sales 5.85%
Interest Coverage 3.29
Cash Conversion 48.09%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 2.43
F-Score6
WACC5.9%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)84.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.57%
Profit Quality(3y)125.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.5%
EPS 3Y-6.61%
EPS 5Y-6.04%
EPS Q2Q%17.11%
EPS Next Y-39.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y3.96%
EPS Next 5Y0.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-38.1%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-49.66%
Revenue Next Year-37.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-12.89%
Revenue Next 5Y-11.64%
EBIT growth 1Y-49.91%
EBIT growth 3Y10.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.84%
EBIT Next Year16%
EBIT Next 3Y15.5%
EBIT Next 5Y9.25%
FCF growth 1Y-113.2%
FCF growth 3Y117.31%
FCF growth 5Y-3.93%
OCF growth 1Y-57.62%
OCF growth 3Y14.1%
OCF growth 5Y-7.86%

CONTINENTAL AG / CON.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CON stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CON.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for CONTINENTAL AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CONTINENTAL AG?

CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) is expected to decline by -39.21% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 201.61%.