EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:ESF0 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0014000MR3 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ESF0. ESF0 was compared to 16 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. ESF0 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESF0 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ESF0 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ESF0 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ESF0 has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ESF0 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.24%, ESF0 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ESF0's Return On Equity of 6.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
ESF0's Return On Invested Capital of 9.18% is amongst the best of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESF0 is in line with the industry average of 6.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) for ESF0 is above the 3 year average (8.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.24% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)10.72%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.08%, ESF0 is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.97%, ESF0 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
ESF0's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ESF0 has a worse Gross Margin (22.33%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.08% | ||
| GM | 22.33% |
OM growth 3Y-11.93%
OM growth 5Y3.56%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y9.75%
GM growth 3Y-7.6%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESF0 is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ESF0 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ESF0 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ESF0 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.74 indicates that ESF0 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.74, ESF0 is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESF0 is 4.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ESF0, 4.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.57, ESF0 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
ESF0 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating ESF0 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ESF0 (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.5%
2.3 Liquidity
ESF0 has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that ESF0 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.16, ESF0 is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that ESF0 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESF0's Quick ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESF0 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.63%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
ESF0 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.70%.
ESF0 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.63%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%13.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ESF0 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.47%
Revenue Next Year6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6.54%
Revenue Next 5Y6.47%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.67, ESF0 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ESF0's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESF0 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.28), we can say ESF0 is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.02 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ESF0.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESF0 is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ESF0's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESF0 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESF0, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ESF0 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ESF0's earnings are expected to grow with 14.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.99%, ESF0 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.73, ESF0 pays a better dividend. On top of this ESF0 pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ESF0's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ESF0 grows each year by 16.51%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
ESF0 pays out 27.77% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESF0 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
FRA:ESF0 (7/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
60.6
-0.64 (-1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.04B
Analysts68.89
Price Target61.93 (2.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP27.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)5.82%
PT rev (3m)3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.37 | ||
| P/B | 2.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY5.88%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY7.16%
OCF(TTM)7.24
OCFY11.95%
SpS38.16
BVpS29.31
TBVpS-1.59
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)1.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.24% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROCE | 11.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.79% | ||
| OM | 14.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.08% | ||
| GM | 22.33% | ||
| FCFM | 11.37% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)10.72%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)9.52%
ROICexc(5y)11.6%
ROICexgc(3y)31.02%
ROICexgc(5y)39.55%
ROCE(3y)11.31%
ROCE(5y)13.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.63%
OM growth 3Y-11.93%
OM growth 5Y3.56%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y9.75%
GM growth 3Y-7.6%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 224% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
F-Score8
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)89.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.99%
Profit Quality(3y)162.79%
Profit Quality(5y)158.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.63%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%13.46%
EPS Next Y15.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.87%
Revenue Next Year6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6.54%
Revenue Next 5Y6.47%
EBIT growth 1Y23.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y12.66%
EBIT Next Year87.7%
EBIT Next 3Y30.85%
EBIT Next 5Y22.29%
FCF growth 1Y68.95%
FCF growth 3Y-7.69%
FCF growth 5Y25.62%
OCF growth 1Y29.56%
OCF growth 3Y-4.44%
OCF growth 5Y14.24%