ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:ERCG • SE0000108649

9.38 EUR
+0.01 (+0.11%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall ERCG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ERCG against 32 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While ERCG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ERCG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally ERCG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ERCG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ERCG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years ERCG 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ERCG had a positive operating cash flow.
ERCG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFERCG.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 2025 0 20B -20B 40B

1.2 Ratios

  • ERCG has a Return On Assets of 10.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERCG outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.95%, ERCG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ERCG has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERCG outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.18%
ROE 25.95%
ROIC 8.85%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ERCG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICERCG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • ERCG has a Profit Margin of 12.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERCG outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ERCG has grown nicely.
  • ERCG's Operating Margin of 14.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERCG outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ERCG has grown nicely.
  • ERCG has a Gross Margin of 48.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ERCG outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • ERCG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.08%
PM (TTM) 12.01%
GM 48.14%
OM growth 3Y7.92%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y20.32%
PM growth 5Y9.81%
GM growth 3Y4.83%
GM growth 5Y3.45%
ERCG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsERCG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ERCG is still creating some value.
  • ERCG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ERCG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingERCG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
ERCG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsERCG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ERCG is 1.38, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ERCG, only 1.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ERCG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.38) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that ERCG is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, ERCG is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.38
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC6.73%
ERCG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFERCG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ERCG has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that ERCG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of ERCG (1.29) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
  • ERCG has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that ERCG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ERCG (1.08) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.08
ERCG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesERCG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 440.40% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, ERCG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.62% on average per year.
  • ERCG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.52%.
  • ERCG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)440.4%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%36.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.37%
Sales Q2Q%-4.98%

3.2 Future

  • ERCG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.53% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-27.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.16%
EPS Next 5Y-8.53%
Revenue Next Year-0.39%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.1%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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.
ERCG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesERCG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B
ERCG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesERCG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ERCG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.78.
  • 93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ERCG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, ERCG is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.89 indicates a correct valuation of ERCG.
  • 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ERCG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.10, ERCG is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.78
Fwd PE 14.89
ERCG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsERCG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ERCG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ERCG is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ERCG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ERCG is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.41
EV/EBITDA 7.14
ERCG.DE Per share dataERCG.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ERCG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ERCG's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.16% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y-12.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ERCG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%.
  • ERCG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.49. ERCG pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ERCG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.09%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ERCG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.02%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
ERCG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareERCG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 33.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ERCG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.58%
EPS Next 2Y-12.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.16%
ERCG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendERCG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20B -20B 40B
ERCG.DE Dividend Payout.ERCG.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ERCG.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ERICSSON LM-A SHS

FRA:ERCG (2/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

9.38

+0.01 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-23
Earnings (Next)04-17
Inst Owners56.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.27B
Revenue(TTM)236.68B
Net Income(TTM)28.43B
Analysts56.55
Price Target8.7 (-7.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.09%
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.02%
DP33.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)53.68%
Min EPS beat(2)29.76%
Max EPS beat(2)77.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.45%
Min EPS beat(4)20.62%
Max EPS beat(4)77.6%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.61%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.98%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)7.24%
PT rev (3m)10.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.78
Fwd PE 14.89
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 11.41
P/OCF 10.1
P/B 3.04
P/tB 6.26
EV/EBITDA 7.14
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY9.28%
EPS(NY)0.63
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY8.77%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY9.9%
SpS6.67
BVpS3.09
TBVpS1.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
Graham Number7.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.18%
ROE 25.95%
ROCE 19.8%
ROIC 8.85%
ROICexc 13.34%
ROICexgc 26.95%
OM 14.08%
PM (TTM) 12.01%
GM 48.14%
FCFM 12.33%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y7.92%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y20.32%
PM growth 5Y9.81%
GM growth 3Y4.83%
GM growth 5Y3.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.38
Debt/EBITDA 0.82
Cap/Depr 40.77%
Cap/Sales 1.59%
Interest Coverage 15.11
Cash Conversion 77.43%
Profit Quality 102.67%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.32
Cap/Depr(3y)40.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)440.4%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%36.79%
EPS Next Y-27.33%
EPS Next 2Y-12.81%
EPS Next 3Y-11.16%
EPS Next 5Y-8.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.37%
Sales Q2Q%-4.98%
Revenue Next Year-0.39%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.1%
EBIT growth 1Y45.04%
EBIT growth 3Y3.08%
EBIT growth 5Y2.47%
EBIT Next Year7.3%
EBIT Next 3Y6.82%
EBIT Next 5Y2.71%
FCF growth 1Y-31.52%
FCF growth 3Y5.77%
FCF growth 5Y4.32%
OCF growth 1Y-28.77%
OCF growth 3Y2.21%
OCF growth 5Y2.64%

ERICSSON LM-A SHS / ERCG.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ERICSSON LM-A SHS?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ERCG.DE.


What is the valuation status of ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ERCG stock?

ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) is 10.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.04.


How financially healthy is ERICSSON LM-A SHS?

The financial health rating of ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) is 4 / 10.