FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
48.76 EUR
+0.21 (+0.43%)
Taking everything into account, FRE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FRE was compared to 33 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FRE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FRE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FRE had positive earnings in the past year.
FRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FRE's Return On Assets of 2.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
FRE has a Return On Equity (6.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FRE's Return On Invested Capital of 3.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FRE is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRE is below the industry average of 6.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.26%) for FRE is above the 3 year average (1.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.14% | ||
| ROIC | 3.26% |
ROA(3y)0.52%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)2%
ROE(5y)5.13%
ROIC(3y)1.83%
ROIC(5y)2.61%
1.3 Margins
FRE has a Profit Margin of 5.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRE outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FRE has a Operating Margin of 9.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRE outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRE has declined.
The Gross Margin of FRE (24.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FRE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 24.99% |
OM growth 3Y-9.84%
OM growth 5Y-8.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5Y-16.51%
GM growth 3Y-3.58%
GM growth 5Y-3.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FRE is destroying value.
FRE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRE has more shares outstanding
FRE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is not the best score and indicates that FRE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FRE's Altman-Z score of 2.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
FRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.28. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FRE would need 11.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FRE (11.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FRE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that FRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.26, FRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that FRE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 215.74% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.29% on average over the past years.
FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.13%.
FRE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.74%
EPS 3Y-2.62%
EPS 5Y-2.29%
EPS Q2Q%20.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
FRE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.2%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
EPS Next 5Y10.63%
Revenue Next Year4.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.30 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FRE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.77 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
FRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FRE is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FRE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FRE is more expensive than 60.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FRE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRE is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FRE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FRE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.57.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, FRE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
59.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FRE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP59.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
FRA:FRE (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.76
+0.21 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.46B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target55.24 (13.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP59.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.22%
Min EPS beat(2)8.91%
Max EPS beat(2)13.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.17%
Min EPS beat(4)8.91%
Max EPS beat(4)17.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-39.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.84%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.27%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.51%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.27%
PT rev (1m)5.66%
PT rev (3m)8.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 14.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.83%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.37%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY7.93%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number50.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.14% | ||
| ROCE | 6.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.63% | ||
| OM | 9.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 24.99% | ||
| FCFM | 5.37% |
ROA(3y)0.52%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)2%
ROE(5y)5.13%
ROIC(3y)1.83%
ROIC(5y)2.61%
ROICexc(3y)1.84%
ROICexc(5y)2.65%
ROICexgc(3y)3.69%
ROICexgc(5y)5.83%
ROCE(3y)3.71%
ROCE(5y)5.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.09%
OM growth 3Y-9.84%
OM growth 5Y-8.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5Y-16.51%
GM growth 3Y-3.58%
GM growth 5Y-3.36%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC5.26%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)72.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.74%
EPS 3Y-2.62%
EPS 5Y-2.29%
EPS Q2Q%20.29%
EPS Next Y13.2%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
EPS Next 5Y10.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year4.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y51.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.37%
EBIT Next Year66%
EBIT Next 3Y24.43%
EBIT Next 5Y15.57%
FCF growth 1Y-61.64%
FCF growth 3Y-21.04%
FCF growth 5Y-3.73%
OCF growth 1Y-52.6%
OCF growth 3Y-21.94%
OCF growth 5Y-10.74%
FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA / FRE.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FRE.DE.
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FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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The financial health rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FRE stock?
The dividend rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.84%.