FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:FRE • DE0005785604
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This FRE.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FRE.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- FRE had positive earnings in the past year.
- FRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years FRE 4 years were profitable.
- FRE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.69%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of FRE (6.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FRE's Return On Invested Capital of 4.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.14% | ||
| ROIC | 4.44% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.11%, FRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FRE has grown nicely.
- FRE's Operating Margin of 9.76% is amongst the best of the industry. FRE outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRE has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 24.99%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% 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 3Y5.78%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3Y-4.64%
PM growth 5Y3.27%
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y-2.63%
2. FRE.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FRE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for FRE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that FRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- FRE has a Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- FRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.17. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FRE would need 11.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FRE has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, FRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC5.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that FRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, FRE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% 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.
- FRE has a better Quick ratio (0.99) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. FRE.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FRE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.31%.
- Measured over the past years, FRE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.06% on average per year.
- FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.87%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.81% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.31%
EPS 3Y9.46%
EPS 5Y-0.06%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.87%
Revenue growth 3Y2.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.81%
Sales Q2Q%5.88%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FRE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.54% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.03% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.18%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
EPS Next 5Y10.54%
Revenue Next Year4.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
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. FRE.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.84, the valuation of FRE can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FRE is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FRE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91, the valuation of FRE can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FRE is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FRE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- FRE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRE is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.78 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
5. FRE.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, FRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FRE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- FRE pays out 59.84% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP59.84%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
FRE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:FRE (3/31/2026, 4:04:19 PM)
44.28
-0.31 (-0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners45.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.94B
Revenue(TTM)22.68B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts85.22
Price Target57.32 (29.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
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)1.68%
PT rev (3m)3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 13.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.78 |
EPS(TTM)3.2
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)3.72
Fwd EY8.4%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY8.73%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.14% | ||
| ROCE | 6.63% | ||
| ROIC | 4.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.76% | ||
| OM | 9.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 24.99% | ||
| FCFM | 5.37% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y5.78%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3Y-4.64%
PM growth 5Y3.27%
GM growth 3Y-0.27%
GM growth 5Y-2.63%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| 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 | 2.01 |
F-Score7
WACC5.24%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.31%
EPS 3Y9.46%
EPS 5Y-0.06%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
EPS Next Y16.18%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
EPS Next 5Y10.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.87%
Revenue growth 3Y2.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.81%
Sales Q2Q%5.88%
Revenue Next Year4.95%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5Y5.03%
EBIT growth 1Y51.21%
EBIT growth 3Y7.94%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.93%
EBIT Next Year54.49%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y14.27%
FCF growth 1Y-43.79%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA / FRE.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FRE.DE.
What is the valuation status for FRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA?
FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is expected to grow by 16.18% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.84%.