FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
47.825 EUR
+0.4 (+0.83%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FRE. FRE was compared to 31 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FRE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FRE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FRE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
FRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FRE has a Return On Assets (2.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.14%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.26%, FRE is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FRE is below the industry average of 6.10%.
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
The Profit Margin of FRE (5.11%) is better than 90.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FRE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.76%, FRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.99%, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FRE is destroying value.
FRE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FRE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. 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 has a Altman-Z score (2.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FRE is 11.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take FRE, 11.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FRE has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FRE (0.61) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC5.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that FRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FRE's Current ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that FRE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FRE has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| 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.
FRE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.29% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.13% in the past year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, FRE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.90% on average per year.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.02, which indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
70.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FRE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.43, FRE is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.52, the valuation of FRE can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FRE is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.66. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%, FRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.72, FRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, 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 (12/17/2025, 5:08:04 PM)
47.825
+0.4 (+0.83%)
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 Cap26.94B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target55.24 (15.5%)
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)-13.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 14.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY7.13%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY8.08%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)1.06
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 | 2.05 |
F-Score7
WACC5.2%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FRE.DE.
What is the valuation status of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA?
FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for FRE stock?
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%.