FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
46.86 EUR
+0.49 (+1.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FRE. FRE was compared to 27 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FRE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FRE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FRE was profitable.
FRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FRE 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years FRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FRE has a Return On Assets of 2.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FRE outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
FRE has a worse Return On Equity (6.14%) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
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 74.07% of its industry peers.
FRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.83%. This is significantly below the industry average of 6.98%.
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 88.89% of its industry peers.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FRE (9.76%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
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 55.56% of the companies in the same 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
FRE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FRE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FRE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that FRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FRE has a Altman-Z score (2.04) 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 of 11.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FRE outperforms 40.74% of 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.
FRE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC5.17%
2.3 Liquidity
FRE has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that FRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FRE has a Current ratio (1.26) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that FRE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.99, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 215.74%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FRE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.29% on average per year.
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
FRE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.63% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.43%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y10.63%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.74 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.25 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, FRE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FRE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FRE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FRE is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.12 |
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)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%, FRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, FRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, FRE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
FRA:FRE (12/2/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
46.86
+0.49 (+1.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.39B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target54.82 (16.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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)7.01%
PT rev (3m)9.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 14.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY7.28%
EPS(NY)3.83
Fwd EY8.16%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY8.25%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)1.02
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 | 2.04 |
F-Score7
WACC5.17%
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 Y13.43%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
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 Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y51.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.37%
EBIT Next Year66.43%
EBIT Next 3Y24.05%
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.
What is the valuation status of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for FRE stock?
The financial health rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 3 / 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%.