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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG (FME.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FME - DE0005785802 - Common Stock

40.8 EUR
+0.46 (+1.14%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, FME scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FME was compared to 33 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FME has an average financial health and profitability rating. FME has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally FME also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make FME a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FME was profitable.
In the past year FME had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FME has always been profitable.
FME had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FME.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFME.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 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.33%, FME perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
FME's Return On Equity of 5.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FME outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
FME has a Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FME is below the industry average of 6.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) for FME is above the 3 year average (3.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.33%
ROE 5.55%
ROIC 3.95%
ROA(3y)1.65%
ROA(5y)2.29%
ROE(3y)4.06%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)4%
FME.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFME.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

FME has a better Profit Margin (3.66%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
FME's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.19%, FME is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FME has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.00%, FME perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FME has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.19%
PM (TTM) 3.66%
GM 25%
OM growth 3Y-13.44%
OM growth 5Y-12.95%
PM growth 3Y-20.33%
PM growth 5Y-16.53%
GM growth 3Y-3.16%
GM growth 5Y-4.44%
FME.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFME.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FME is destroying value.
FME has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FME has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FME has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FME.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFME.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
FME.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFME.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

FME has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that FME is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FME (2.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FME has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.97. This is a neutral value as FME would need 5.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FME (5.97) is better than 69.70% of its industry peers.
FME has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating FME is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FME has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 5.97
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC5.67%
FME.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFME.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that FME should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FME has a better Current ratio (1.36) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FME has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that FME is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.00, FME is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
FME.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFME.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.77% over the past year.
FME shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.43% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FME shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.10% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.04% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.77%
EPS 3Y-1.97%
EPS 5Y-6.43%
EPS Q2Q%34.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.1%
Revenue growth 3Y3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.63%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.52%
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.73%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y4.08%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FME.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFME.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
FME.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFME.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.85, the valuation of FME can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FME is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FME to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say FME is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.85, which indicates a very decent valuation of FME.
FME's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FME is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
FME is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.85
Fwd PE 9.85
FME.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFME.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FME is valued a bit more expensive than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
FME's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.64
EV/EBITDA 10.51
FME.DE Per share dataFME.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FME's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FME's earnings are expected to grow with 13.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FME has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FME's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.57. FME pays more dividend than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, FME pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.57%

5.2 History

The dividend of FME has a limited annual growth rate of 0.31%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
FME.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFME.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

FME pays out 58.83% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FME is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP58.83%
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
FME.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFME.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
FME.DE Dividend Payout.FME.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FME.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG

FRA:FME (12/22/2025, 5:36:15 PM)

40.8

+0.46 (+1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners43.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.94B
Revenue(TTM)19.64B
Net Income(TTM)718.19M
Analysts57.93
Price Target47.86 (17.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.57%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.31%
DP58.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.52%
Min EPS beat(2)14.16%
Max EPS beat(2)14.89%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.81%
Min EPS beat(4)14.16%
Max EPS beat(4)27.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16.37%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.79%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)-3.28%
PT rev (3m)-5.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.85
Fwd PE 9.85
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 13.64
P/OCF 9.54
P/B 1.85
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.51
EPS(TTM)3.76
EY9.22%
EPS(NY)4.14
Fwd EY10.15%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY7.33%
OCF(TTM)4.28
OCFY10.49%
SpS33.47
BVpS22.07
TBVpS-3.21
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.33%
ROE 5.55%
ROCE 5.62%
ROIC 3.95%
ROICexc 4.26%
ROICexgc 11.65%
OM 7.19%
PM (TTM) 3.66%
GM 25%
FCFM 8.93%
ROA(3y)1.65%
ROA(5y)2.29%
ROE(3y)4.06%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)3.14%
ROIC(5y)4%
ROICexc(3y)3.31%
ROICexc(5y)4.22%
ROICexgc(3y)8.52%
ROICexgc(5y)10.56%
ROCE(3y)4.51%
ROCE(5y)5.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.48%
OM growth 3Y-13.44%
OM growth 5Y-12.95%
PM growth 3Y-20.33%
PM growth 5Y-16.53%
GM growth 3Y-3.16%
GM growth 5Y-4.44%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 5.97
Debt/EBITDA 3.12
Cap/Depr 47.15%
Cap/Sales 3.85%
Interest Coverage 3.87
Cash Conversion 83.24%
Profit Quality 244.33%
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score5
WACC5.67%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)41.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.49%
Profit Quality(3y)300.36%
Profit Quality(5y)267.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.77%
EPS 3Y-1.97%
EPS 5Y-6.43%
EPS Q2Q%34.15%
EPS Next Y21.52%
EPS Next 2Y12.88%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
EPS Next 5Y13.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.1%
Revenue growth 3Y3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%2.63%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.24%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y4.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.17%
EBIT Next Year96.11%
EBIT Next 3Y29.81%
EBIT Next 5Y18.68%
FCF growth 1Y-5.89%
FCF growth 3Y1.25%
FCF growth 5Y3.45%
OCF growth 1Y0.06%
OCF growth 3Y-1.4%
OCF growth 5Y-1.45%

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG / FME.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for FME stock?

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


What is the valuation status of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG (FME.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG (FME.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of FME stock?

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG (FME.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FME stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG (FME.DE) is 10.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.85.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FME stock?

The dividend rating of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG (FME.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.83%.