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EDEL SE & CO KGAA (EDL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:EDL - DE0005649503 - Common Stock

4.3 EUR
+0.08 (+1.9%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EDL. EDL was compared to 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. EDL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EDL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. EDL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make EDL a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EDL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EDL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EDL has been profitable.
In the past 5 years EDL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
EDL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEDL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

EDL's Return On Assets of 4.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EDL outperforms 75.56% of its industry peers.
EDL's Return On Equity of 18.04% is amongst the best of the industry. EDL outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
EDL's Return On Invested Capital of 6.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EDL outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EDL is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 18.04%
ROIC 6.76%
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.67%
ROE(3y)24.13%
ROE(5y)19.75%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.21%
EDL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEDL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.13%, EDL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
EDL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EDL has a better Operating Margin (7.45%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
EDL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 82.52%, EDL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EDL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.45%
PM (TTM) 4.13%
GM 82.52%
OM growth 3Y4.97%
OM growth 5Y19.59%
PM growth 3Y17.72%
PM growth 5Y40%
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
EDL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEDL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EDL is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EDL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, EDL has less shares outstanding
EDL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EDL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingEDL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
EDL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEDL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

EDL has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is not the best score and indicates that EDL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
EDL's Altman-Z score of 2.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EDL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
EDL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EDL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.32) than 64.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC5.44%
EDL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEDL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.07 indicates that EDL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.07, EDL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.68 indicates that EDL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EDL (2.68) is better than 91.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.07
Quick Ratio 2.68
EDL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEDL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EDL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.26%.
EDL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 44.01% yearly.
Looking at the last year, EDL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.48% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, EDL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.26%
EPS 3Y16.92%
EPS 5Y44.01%
EPS Q2Q%-7.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, EDL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EDL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.46%
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
EDL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEDL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M
EDL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEDL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of EDL can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EDL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.69. EDL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
EDL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.51.
EDL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EDL is cheaper than 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
EDL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.96
Fwd PE 8.51
EDL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEDL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EDL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.93
EDL.DE Per share dataEDL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of EDL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.18%, EDL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EDL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.84. EDL pays more dividend than 97.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, EDL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.18%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of EDL grows each year by 24.57%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
EDL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareEDL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

EDL pays out 60.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
EDL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.04%
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EDL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEDL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M 15M
EDL.DE Dividend Payout.EDL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EDL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EDEL SE & CO KGAA

FRA:EDL (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

4.3

+0.08 (+1.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners3.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners63.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap97.74M
Analysts84
Price Target7.65 (77.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.18%
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.57%
DP60.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.96
Fwd PE 8.51
P/S 0.38
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.95
P/B 1.66
P/tB 2.03
EV/EBITDA 4.93
EPS(TTM)0.48
EY11.16%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY11.74%
FCF(TTM)-0.36
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY9.13%
SpS11.32
BVpS2.59
TBVpS2.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 18.04%
ROCE 10.64%
ROIC 6.76%
ROICexc 7.59%
ROICexgc 8.14%
OM 7.45%
PM (TTM) 4.13%
GM 82.52%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.67%
ROE(3y)24.13%
ROE(5y)19.75%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.21%
ROICexc(3y)11.64%
ROICexc(5y)10.37%
ROICexgc(3y)12.81%
ROICexgc(5y)11.45%
ROCE(3y)16.24%
ROCE(5y)14.5%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.97%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.54%
OM growth 3Y4.97%
OM growth 5Y19.59%
PM growth 3Y17.72%
PM growth 5Y40%
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.49
Cap/Depr 143.06%
Cap/Sales 6.66%
Interest Coverage 6.69
Cash Conversion 28.65%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.07
Quick Ratio 2.68
Altman-Z 2.5
F-Score4
WACC5.44%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)196.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)155.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.26%
EPS 3Y16.92%
EPS 5Y44.01%
EPS Q2Q%-7.41%
EPS Next Y-13.46%
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-0.91%
Revenue Next Year2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.26%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.73%
EBIT Next Year49.76%
EBIT Next 3Y18.18%
EBIT Next 5Y16.79%
FCF growth 1Y-307.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-60.54%
OCF growth 3Y-19.08%
OCF growth 5Y-9.6%