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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

22.02 USD
-0.31 (-1.39%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
21.97 USD
-0.05 (-0.23%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FMS. FMS was compared to 103 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FMS has an average financial health and profitability rating. FMS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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.
  • In the past 5 years FMS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • FMS has a Return On Assets of 2.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMS outperforms 59.22% of its industry peers.
  • FMS's Return On Equity of 5.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FMS outperforms 61.16% of its industry peers.
  • FMS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FMS is significantly below the industry average of 9.21%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) for FMS 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%
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

  • FMS has a Profit Margin of 3.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: FMS outperforms 72.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FMS has declined.
  • FMS has a better Operating Margin (7.19%) than 72.82% 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FMS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • FMS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that FMS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of FMS (1.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FMS is 5.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FMS, 5.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.97, FMS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.14% 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 in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 5.97
Altman-Z 1.77
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC5.04%
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

  • FMS has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that FMS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FMS has a Current ratio of 1.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMS outperforms 50.49% of its industry peers.
  • FMS has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that FMS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FMS has a worse Quick ratio (1.00) than 65.05% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.77% over the past year.
  • FMS 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, FMS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.10% in the last 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

  • FMS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.37% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FMS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.73%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.16%
EPS Next 5Y12.37%
Revenue Next Year1.57%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.81%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFMS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
FMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of FMS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FMS indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMS is cheaper than 92.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. FMS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.09 indicates a reasonable valuation of FMS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FMS is valued cheaper than 90.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FMS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say FMS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.01
Fwd PE 9.09
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FMS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FMS is valued cheaper than 94.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.27
EV/EBITDA 6.31
FMS Per share dataFMS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FMS'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 FMS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y13.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FMS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.45, FMS pays a better dividend. On top of this FMS pays more dividend than 99.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FMS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FMS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.31%.
  • FMS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of FMS decreased 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 / 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%.