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CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CWC - DE0005403901 - Common Stock

101.2 EUR
+0.2 (+0.2%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CWC. CWC was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CWC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CWC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. This makes CWC very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CWC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CWC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CWC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CWC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CWC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCWC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.96%, CWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWC has a Return On Equity of 14.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWC outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.52%, CWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CWC is above the industry average of 8.58%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.52%) for CWC is above the 3 year average (12.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.96%
ROE 14.93%
ROIC 12.52%
ROA(3y)8.35%
ROA(5y)8.3%
ROE(3y)14.32%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)12.23%
ROIC(5y)12.61%
CWC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCWC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.21%, CWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.38%, CWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.04%, CWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.38%
PM (TTM) 7.21%
GM 78.04%
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y0.72%
PM growth 5Y10.39%
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
CWC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCWC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWC is creating some value.
  • CWC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CWC has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CWC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CWC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCWC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
CWC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCWC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.09 indicates that CWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.09, CWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.76. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.76, CWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CWC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.76
Altman-Z 5.09
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC7.05%
CWC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCWC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that CWC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.58, CWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that CWC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CWC (1.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.07
CWC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCWC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.65% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CWC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.43% on average per year.
  • CWC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.74%.
  • CWC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.65%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5Y14.43%
EPS Q2Q%-70.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.33%
Revenue growth 5Y2.94%
Sales Q2Q%2.98%

3.2 Future

  • CWC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.36% yearly.
  • CWC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.02%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.21%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CWC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCWC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CWC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCWC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.73, the valuation of CWC can be described as very reasonable.
  • 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CWC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CWC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.55, the valuation of CWC can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CWC is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.72, CWC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.73
Fwd PE 10.55
CWC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCWC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CWC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.23
EV/EBITDA 5.15
CWC.DE Per share dataCWC.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CWC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of CWC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.76%, CWC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.60.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CWC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.76%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CWC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.85%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
CWC.DE Yearly Dividends per shareCWC.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 32.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CWC's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.69%
EPS Next 2Y7.07%
EPS Next 3Y6.36%
CWC.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCWC.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CWC.DE Dividend Payout.CWC.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CWC.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA / CWC.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CWC.DE.


What is the valuation status for CWC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA?

CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) is 11.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.87.


How financially healthy is CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA?

The financial health rating of CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) is 8 / 10.