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DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

46.91 EUR
+0.18 (+0.39%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

DHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. DHL has an average financial health and profitability rating. DHL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DHL was profitable.
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 better Return On Assets (5.15%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
DHL's Return On Equity of 16.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DHL (9.06%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DHL is in line with the industry average of 8.92%.
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 66.67% of its industry peers.
DHL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DHL has a better Operating Margin (7.27%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DHL has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.49%, DHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for DHL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
DHL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DHL is higher compared to a year ago.
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

DHL has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is not the best score and indicates that DHL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of DHL (2.50) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DHL (3.91) is better than 73.33% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.94, DHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.91
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC5.9%
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

DHL has a Current 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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.92, DHL is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 in the lower half of the industry: DHL underperforms 60.00% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.77% in the past 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 9.22% yearly.
DHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.85% yearly.
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

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.23 indicates a correct valuation of DHL.
DHL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DHL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
DHL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. DHL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.23
Fwd PE 13.93
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 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 the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.03
EV/EBITDA 6.84
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

DHL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DHL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.5
EPS Next 2Y9.47%
EPS Next 3Y9.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%.
DHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.96.
DHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%

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

60.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DHL. 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 (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

46.91

+0.18 (+0.39%)

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 Owners37.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.95B
Revenue(TTM)83.47B
Net Income(TTM)3.54B
Analysts70.77
Price Target45.84 (-2.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%
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)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.23
Fwd PE 13.93
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 8.03
P/OCF 5.64
P/B 2.5
P/tB 7.67
EV/EBITDA 6.84
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)5.84
FCFY12.46%
OCF(TTM)8.32
OCFY17.73%
SpS72.58
BVpS18.73
TBVpS6.12
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.5
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 2.5
F-Score7
WACC5.9%
ROIC/WACC1.54
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 15.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.5.


How financially healthy is DHL GROUP?

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