DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:DHL - DE0005552004 - Common Stock
39.8 EUR
+0.09 (+0.23%)
Overall DHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DHL 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.12%, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL has a better Return On Equity (16.71%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DHL (9.00%) is better than 78.57% 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 9.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 9% |
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 (4.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DHL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DHL (7.05%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DHL has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DHL (49.93%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
DHL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.11% | ||
| GM | 49.93% |
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.
DHL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DHL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DHL has an Altman-Z score of 2.53. 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.
DHL's Altman-Z score of 2.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DHL is 4.22, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DHL, 4.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DHL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.22) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97 indicates that DHL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DHL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC5.8%
2.3 Liquidity
DHL has a Current Ratio of 0.95. 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 Current ratio of 0.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DHL outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that DHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, DHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.23% 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 2.81% 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)9.23%
EPS 3Y-11.47%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%15.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-3.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
DHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.2%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue Next Year-0.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.45, DHL is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DHL is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say DHL is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.88, which indicates a very decent valuation of DHL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DHL is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.55.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DHL is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DHL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DHL is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DHL's 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)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y9.2%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.66%, which is a nice return.
DHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.20.
DHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
DHL pays out 61.55% 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.
DP61.55%
EPS Next 2Y9.2%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
FRA:DHL (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
39.8
+0.09 (+0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.76B
Revenue(TTM)83.93B
Net Income(TTM)3.45B
Analysts72.31
Price Target44.06 (10.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
DP61.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.2%
Min EPS beat(2)4.06%
Max EPS beat(2)16.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.63%
Max EPS beat(4)16.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.45%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.13%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)-1.52%
PT rev (3m)-2.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.31 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 7.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.41 |
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY7.44%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)5.11
FCFY12.85%
OCF(TTM)7.5
OCFY18.84%
SpS69.94
BVpS17.2
TBVpS5.07
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.2
Graham Number33.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 12.69% | ||
| ROIC | 9% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.96% | ||
| OM | 7.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.11% | ||
| GM | 49.93% | ||
| FCFM | 7.31% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 177.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
F-Score8
WACC5.8%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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)9.23%
EPS 3Y-11.47%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%15.87%
EPS Next Y8.24%
EPS Next 2Y9.2%
EPS Next 3Y9.5%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-3.94%
Revenue Next Year-0.54%
Revenue Next 2Y0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y6.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 5Y9.34%
EBIT Next Year85.46%
EBIT Next 3Y27.11%
EBIT Next 5Y17.69%
FCF growth 1Y-9.92%
FCF growth 3Y-2.57%
FCF growth 5Y18.56%
OCF growth 1Y-16.98%
OCF growth 3Y-4.43%
OCF growth 5Y7.48%
DHL GROUP / DHL.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DHL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DHL.DE.
What is the valuation status of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
How financially healthy is DHL GROUP?
The financial health rating of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.55%.