DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DHL - DE0005552004 - Common Stock
47.52 EUR
-0.86 (-1.78%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DHL. DHL was compared to 18 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. DHL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. DHL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DHL was profitable.
DHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DHL has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DHL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.15%, DHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 16.43%, DHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.06%, DHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 10.53%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of DHL (4.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DHL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.27%, DHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DHL (50.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DHL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DHL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DHL has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DHL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
DHL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 Altman-Z score value of 2.53, DHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.91, DHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating DHL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DHL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC5.93%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that DHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DHL has a worse Current ratio (0.92) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that DHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, DHL is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.79% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.10% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, DHL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DHL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.85% on average per year.
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
DHL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.48% yearly.
DHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.57%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%
EPS Next 5Y8.48%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y2.55%
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 accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.43 indicates a correct valuation of DHL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
DHL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.11, DHL is valued correctly.
DHL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, DHL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DHL is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.08.
DHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
60.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DHL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DHL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.01%
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%
FRA:DHL (1/13/2026, 4:21:19 PM)
47.52
-0.86 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap54.65B
Revenue(TTM)83.47B
Net Income(TTM)3.54B
Analysts70.77
Price Target45.84 (-3.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
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)0.65%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 7.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)5.84
FCFY12.3%
OCF(TTM)8.32
OCFY17.51%
SpS72.58
BVpS18.73
TBVpS6.12
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)2.53
Graham Number36.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 5Y8.48%
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 5Y2.55%
EBIT growth 1Y10.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 5Y9.34%
EBIT Next Year86.35%
EBIT Next 3Y27%
EBIT Next 5Y16.91%
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 15.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.54.
How financially healthy is DHL GROUP?
The financial health rating of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 4 / 10.