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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FMS - US3580291066 - ADR

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Last: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

FMS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FMS while its profitability can be described as average. FMS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FMS was profitable.
FMS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FMS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FMS had a positive operating cash flow.
FMS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFMS 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 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.33%, FMS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.55%, FMS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.40% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.95%, FMS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FMS is significantly below the industry average of 9.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.14%) for FMS is below the current ROIC(3.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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%
FMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFMS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.66%, FMS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.28% of the companies in the same industry.
FMS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FMS's Operating Margin of 7.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FMS outperforms 71.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FMS has declined.
FMS has a Gross Margin (25.00%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FMS 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%
FMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFMS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FMS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FMS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FMS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FMS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FMS Yearly Shares OutstandingFMS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
FMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFMS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

FMS has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that FMS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.80, FMS is not doing good in the industry: 60.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FMS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.97. This is a neutral value as FMS would need 5.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.97, FMS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.39% of the companies in the same industry.
FMS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating FMS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 5.97
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC5.06%
FMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that FMS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.36, FMS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.51% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that FMS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FMS (1.00) is worse than 65.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1
FMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FMS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.77%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, FMS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.43% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.10% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FMS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.04% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, FMS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.73% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FMS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.73%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.16%
EPS Next 5Y13.73%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y4.08%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
FMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
FMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of FMS.
87.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FMS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FMS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
FMS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMS is valued cheaper than 89.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. FMS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.83
Fwd PE 9.82
FMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFMS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

FMS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FMS is cheaper than 87.13% of the companies in the same industry.
FMS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FMS is cheaper than 90.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.78
EV/EBITDA 6.61
FMS Per share dataFMS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FMS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%, FMS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.60, FMS pays a better dividend. On top of this FMS pays more dividend than 99.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, FMS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of FMS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.31%.
FMS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
FMS has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
FMS Yearly Dividends per shareFMS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

58.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FMS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FMS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP58.83%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.16%
FMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
FMS Dividend Payout.FMS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FMS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR

NYSE:FMS (12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 23.82 0 (0%)

23.82

-0.07 (-0.29%)

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 Change-1.04%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.98B
Revenue(TTM)19.64B
Net Income(TTM)718.19M
Analysts57.93
Price Target27.74 (16.46%)
Short Float %0.29%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.31%
DP58.83%
Div Incr Years2
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)-0.94%
PT rev (3m)-7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.83
Fwd PE 9.82
P/S 0.61
P/FCF 6.78
P/OCF 4.74
P/B 0.92
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.61
EPS(TTM)2.2
EY9.24%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY10.18%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY14.75%
OCF(TTM)5.03
OCFY21.11%
SpS39.33
BVpS25.93
TBVpS-3.78
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.82
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 1.8
F-Score5
WACC5.06%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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 Y21.73%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.16%
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 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y4.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.17%
EBIT Next Year96.22%
EBIT Next 3Y29.78%
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-ADR / FMS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for FMS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FMS.


Can you provide the valuation status for FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of FMS stock?

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) is expected to grow by 21.73% in the next year.


Is the dividend of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR sustainable?

The dividend rating of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 58.83%.