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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FMS - US3580291066 - ADR

22.95 USD
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Last: 11/18/2025, 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 100 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.
Each year in the past 5 years FMS has been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FMS (2.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of FMS (4.95%) is better than 62.00% of its industry peers.
FMS has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FMS outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FMS is significantly below the industry average of 9.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.14%) for FMS is below the current ROIC(3.84%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.1%
ROE 4.95%
ROIC 3.84%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.36%, FMS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FMS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FMS has a Operating Margin of 7.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: FMS outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FMS has declined.
The Gross Margin of FMS (24.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FMS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.15%
PM (TTM) 3.36%
GM 24.67%
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 2015 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.
The number of shares outstanding for FMS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FMS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FMS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FMS Yearly Shares OutstandingFMS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.76, we must say that FMS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.76, FMS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FMS is 5.47, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FMS, 5.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FMS (5.47) is better than 64.00% of its industry peers.
FMS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating FMS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FMS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FMS outperforms 53.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 5.47
Altman-Z 1.76
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC5.03%
FMS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFMS 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 1.44 indicates that FMS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FMS has a Current ratio (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that FMS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.08, FMS is doing worse than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.08
FMS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFMS 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 for FMS have decreased by -0.08% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, FMS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.61% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.04% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.08%
EPS 3Y-1.97%
EPS 5Y-6.43%
EPS Q2Q%-32.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%

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 13.70% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FMS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.38%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.44%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%

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.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
FMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFMS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FMS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.34.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FMS is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FMS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say FMS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.56, the valuation of FMS can be described as very reasonable.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FMS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, FMS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.34
Fwd PE 9.56
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 cheaper than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FMS indicates a rather cheap valuation: FMS is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.76
EV/EBITDA 6.65
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 13.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FMS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.51%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FMS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.57. FMS pays more dividend than 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FMS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%

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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

64.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FMS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FMS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP64.37%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.44%
FMS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFMS 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
FMS Dividend Payout.FMS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FMS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR

NYSE:FMS (11/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.95 0 (0%)

22.95

-0.07 (-0.3%)

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 Owners43.16%
Inst Owner Change-1.05%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.47B
Revenue(TTM)19.34B
Net Income(TTM)656.42M
Analysts65.6
Price Target28.68 (24.97%)
Short Float %0.4%
Short Ratio4.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.51%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.31%
DP64.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (0.814968)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.03%
Min EPS beat(2)14.89%
Max EPS beat(2)27.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)20.72%
Min EPS beat(4)14.89%
Max EPS beat(4)27.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.78%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)13.92%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.45%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.49%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.51%
PT rev (1m)-2.74%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.34
Fwd PE 9.56
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 5.76
P/OCF 4.22
P/B 0.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.65
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY8.1%
EPS(NY)2.4
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)3.98
FCFY17.35%
OCF(TTM)5.44
OCFY23.71%
SpS38.56
BVpS26.22
TBVpS-3.17
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.1%
ROE 4.95%
ROCE 5.44%
ROIC 3.84%
ROICexc 4.19%
ROICexgc 11.45%
OM 7.15%
PM (TTM) 3.36%
GM 24.67%
FCFM 10.32%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 5.47
Debt/EBITDA 3.14
Cap/Depr 45.83%
Cap/Sales 3.79%
Interest Coverage 3.82
Cash Conversion 91.56%
Profit Quality 307%
Current Ratio 1.44
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 1.76
F-Score6
WACC5.03%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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)-0.08%
EPS 3Y-1.97%
EPS 5Y-6.43%
EPS Q2Q%-32.02%
EPS Next Y18.38%
EPS Next 2Y12.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.44%
EPS Next 5Y13.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.04%
Sales Q2Q%4.49%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y2.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.17%
EBIT Next Year96.66%
EBIT Next 3Y30.5%
EBIT Next 5Y19.09%
FCF growth 1Y14.07%
FCF growth 3Y1.25%
FCF growth 5Y3.45%
OCF growth 1Y14.41%
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.


What is the valuation status of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) stock?

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


How profitable is FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) stock?

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


How financially healthy is FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR?

The financial health rating of FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE-ADR (FMS) is 4 / 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 18.38% in the next year.