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DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

46.32 EUR
+0.32 (+0.7%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

DHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. DHL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
  • In the past 5 years DHL has always 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.15%, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DHL's Return On Equity of 16.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • DHL has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: DHL outperforms 68.75% 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 9.76%.
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 Profit Margin of 4.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: DHL outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DHL has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.27%, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.49 indicates that DHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DHL (2.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.91. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DHL would need 3.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DHL's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91 is fine compared to the rest 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.
  • DHL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.94) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 3.91
Altman-Z 2.49
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.1%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.92, DHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.10% on average over the past years.
  • DHL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.77%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DHL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.48% on average per year.
  • DHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.07%
EPS Next 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.04, which indicates a correct valuation of DHL.
  • DHL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DHL is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, DHL is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.75 indicates a correct valuation of DHL.
  • DHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DHL is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. DHL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.04
Fwd PE 13.75
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

  • 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DHL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DHL is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.93
EV/EBITDA 6.76
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)1.49
PEG (5Y)2.47
EPS Next 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.93, DHL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • DHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of DHL grows each year by 10.08%, which is quite nice.
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 2Y9.49%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%
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 / 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 15.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.47.


How financially healthy is DHL GROUP?

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