EDEL SE & CO KGAA (EDL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:EDL - DE0005649503 - Common Stock
4.22 EUR
+0.02 (+0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to EDL. EDL was compared to 46 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While EDL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EDL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. EDL also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes EDL very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EDL was profitable.
EDL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years EDL has been profitable.
EDL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EDL has a better Return On Assets (5.38%) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.63%, EDL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
EDL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.41%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
EDL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.31%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.38% | ||
| ROE | 20.63% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% |
ROA(3y)5.88%
ROA(5y)4.67%
ROE(3y)24.13%
ROE(5y)19.75%
ROIC(3y)10.31%
ROIC(5y)9.21%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.27%, EDL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
EDL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EDL has a Operating Margin of 7.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: EDL outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
EDL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EDL has a better Gross Margin (82.24%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
EDL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.27% | ||
| GM | 82.24% |
OM growth 3Y4.97%
OM growth 5Y19.59%
PM growth 3Y17.72%
PM growth 5Y40%
GM growth 3Y1.63%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EDL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for EDL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EDL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EDL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EDL has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.58) than 76.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that EDL has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.34, EDL is doing worse than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.05 indicates that EDL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EDL has a Current ratio of 3.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. EDL outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.61 indicates that EDL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.61, EDL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EDL have decreased strongly by -12.75% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 44.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, EDL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.73% in the last year.
EDL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.75%
EPS 3Y16.92%
EPS 5Y44.01%
EPS Q2Q%-24.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-0.06%
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.
EDL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.94% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of EDL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EDL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
EDL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.28, which indicates a very decent valuation of EDL.
EDL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EDL is cheaper than 89.13% 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 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EDL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EDL is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of EDL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EDL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.18%, which is a nice return.
EDL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.96. EDL pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, EDL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
EDL pays out 57.82% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of EDL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.82%
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
FRA:EDL (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.22
+0.02 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners63.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap95.92M
Analysts84
Price Target7.65 (81.28%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.57%
DP57.82%
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)-6.25%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY11.85%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY10.77%
FCF(TTM)-0.34
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.55
OCFY13.13%
SpS11.38
BVpS2.35
TBVpS1.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.38% | ||
| ROE | 20.63% | ||
| ROCE | 11.66% | ||
| ROIC | 7.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.52% | ||
| OM | 7.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.27% | ||
| GM | 82.24% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 177.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.58 |
F-Score5
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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)-12.75%
EPS 3Y16.92%
EPS 5Y44.01%
EPS Q2Q%-24.24%
EPS Next Y-13.46%
EPS Next 2Y-1.94%
EPS Next 3Y3.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.73%
Revenue growth 3Y0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.3%
Sales Q2Q%-0.06%
Revenue Next Year2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y2.76%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.87%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.73%
EBIT Next Year49.76%
EBIT Next 3Y18.18%
EBIT Next 5Y16.79%
FCF growth 1Y-159.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-60.76%
OCF growth 3Y-19.08%
OCF growth 5Y-9.6%