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DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DHL - DE0005552004 - Common Stock

48.29 EUR
-0.03 (-0.06%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DHL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DHL was compared to 16 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DHL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DHL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DHL had positive earnings in the past year.
DHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DHL has been profitable.
DHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DHL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDHL.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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

DHL has a Return On Assets of 5.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: DHL outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
DHL has a Return On Equity (16.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DHL's Return On Invested Capital of 9.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
DHL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.22%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.03%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.15%
ROE 16.43%
ROIC 9.06%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)6.29%
ROE(3y)17.81%
ROE(5y)20.32%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
DHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

DHL has a better Profit Margin (4.24%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
DHL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DHL's Operating Margin of 7.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DHL has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 50.49%, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DHL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.27%
PM (TTM) 4.24%
GM 50.49%
OM growth 3Y-10.95%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y-13.81%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y2.61%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
DHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DHL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DHL has less shares outstanding
DHL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DHL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that DHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.53, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DHL is 3.91, which is a good value as it means it would take DHL, 3.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DHL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91. This is in the better half of the industry: DHL outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
DHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating DHL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.94, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.91
Altman-Z 2.53
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC5.93%
DHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that DHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.92, DHL is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that DHL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DHL has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DHL outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.87
DHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.79% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, DHL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.10% on average per year.
DHL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.77%.
DHL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.79%
EPS 3Y-11.47%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.25%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%
EPS Next 5Y9.22%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y2.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
DHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DHL is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.68.
DHL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say DHL is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.34, which indicates a correct valuation of DHL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DHL.
DHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.68
Fwd PE 14.34
DHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDHL.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, DHL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DHL is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.26
EV/EBITDA 7.01
DHL.DE Per share dataDHL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of DHL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.57
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.96%, DHL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.12.
DHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of DHL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DHL pays out 60.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DHL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.01%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%
DHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
DHL.DE Dividend Payout.DHL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DHL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DHL GROUP

FRA:DHL (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

48.29

-0.03 (-0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Inst Owners38.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap55.53B
Revenue(TTM)83.47B
Net Income(TTM)3.54B
Analysts70.77
Price Target45.84 (-5.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
DP60.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.01%
Min EPS beat(2)16.35%
Max EPS beat(2)21.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.1%
Min EPS beat(4)2.31%
Max EPS beat(4)21.67%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.08%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.31%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.73%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.41%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.06%
PT rev (1m)1.86%
PT rev (3m)4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.68
Fwd PE 14.34
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 8.26
P/OCF 5.8
P/B 2.58
P/tB 7.89
EV/EBITDA 7.01
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)5.84
FCFY12.1%
OCF(TTM)8.32
OCFY17.23%
SpS72.58
BVpS18.73
TBVpS6.12
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)2.57
Graham Number36.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.15%
ROE 16.43%
ROCE 12.77%
ROIC 9.06%
ROICexc 9.99%
ROICexgc 15.05%
OM 7.27%
PM (TTM) 4.24%
GM 50.49%
FCFM 8.05%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)6.29%
ROE(3y)17.81%
ROE(5y)20.32%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)11.44%
ROICexc(5y)12.2%
ROICexgc(3y)17.45%
ROICexgc(5y)18.64%
ROCE(3y)14.41%
ROCE(5y)15.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.58%
OM growth 3Y-10.95%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y-13.81%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y2.61%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.91
Debt/EBITDA 1.86
Cap/Depr 58.57%
Cap/Sales 3.41%
Interest Coverage 6.48
Cash Conversion 87.55%
Profit Quality 189.97%
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 2.53
F-Score7
WACC5.93%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)77.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.14%
Profit Quality(3y)154.97%
Profit Quality(5y)149.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.79%
EPS 3Y-11.47%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
EPS Next Y9.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%
EPS Next 5Y9.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-2.25%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y10.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 5Y9.34%
EBIT Next Year86.35%
EBIT Next 3Y27%
EBIT Next 5Y17.58%
FCF growth 1Y13.43%
FCF growth 3Y-2.57%
FCF growth 5Y18.56%
OCF growth 1Y-3.17%
OCF growth 3Y-4.43%
OCF growth 5Y7.48%

DHL GROUP / DHL.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DHL GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DHL.DE.


What is the valuation status for DHL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DHL GROUP (DHL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DHL GROUP?

DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DHL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 15.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.58.


How financially healthy is DHL GROUP?

The financial health rating of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 4 / 10.