EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ESF0 - FR0014000MR3 - Common Stock
61.6 EUR
+0.16 (+0.26%)
Overall ESF0 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ESF0 against 21 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. While ESF0 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESF0 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make ESF0 suitable for value investing!
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
ESF0's Return On Assets of 3.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a Return On Equity of 8.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESF0 (9.79%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
ESF0 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.70%) for ESF0 is below the current ROIC(9.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% |
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
ESF0's Profit Margin of 5.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
ESF0's Operating Margin of 15.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
ESF0 has a Gross Margin of 23.29%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ESF0 underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
ESF0's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.44% | ||
| GM | 23.29% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESF0 is creating some value.
ESF0 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ESF0 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ESF0 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ESF0 has an Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is not the best score and indicates that ESF0 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ESF0 has a Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is a neutral value as ESF0 would need 5.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESF0 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is in the better half of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating ESF0 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ESF0 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
ESF0 has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that ESF0 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ESF0 has a Current ratio (1.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that ESF0 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESF0's Quick ratio of 1.19 is amongst the best of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESF0 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.50%, which is quite good.
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 2.53%.
Measured over the past years, ESF0 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.5%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
3.2 Future
ESF0 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.60% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.43%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
EPS Next 5Y15.6%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ESF0.
ESF0's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESF0 is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESF0 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say ESF0 is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.52, the valuation of ESF0 can be described as correct.
ESF0's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESF0 is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, ESF0 is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ESF0's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESF0 is cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
95.24% 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 | 14.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ESF0's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 13.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESF0 has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
ESF0's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.54. ESF0 pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ESF0's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ESF0 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.51%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
ESF0 pays out 54.91% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ESF0 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
FRA:ESF0 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
61.6
+0.16 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.22B
Revenue(TTM)6.89B
Net Income(TTM)374.80M
Analysts69.47
Price Target65.82 (6.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP54.91%
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)1.98%
PT rev (3m)1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.58 |
EPS(TTM)3.6
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)4.3
FCFY6.99%
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY11.72%
SpS37.84
BVpS25.45
TBVpS-3.69
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham Number45.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.09% | ||
| ROCE | 12.64% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.1% | ||
| OM | 15.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.44% | ||
| GM | 23.29% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.17%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score7
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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)16.5%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
EPS Next Y14.43%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
EPS Next 5Y15.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
Revenue Next Year5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
EBIT growth 1Y14.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y12.66%
EBIT Next Year83.84%
EBIT Next 3Y29.85%
EBIT Next 5Y22.43%
FCF growth 1Y113.13%
FCF growth 3Y-7.69%
FCF growth 5Y25.62%
OCF growth 1Y31.31%
OCF growth 3Y-4.44%
OCF growth 5Y14.24%
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC / ESF0.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESF0.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ESF0 stock?
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ESF0 stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) is expected to grow by 14.43% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ESF0 stock?
The dividend rating of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 54.91%.