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.

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1. FRE.DE Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Of the past 5 years FRE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FRE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFRE.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • FRE has a Return On Assets (2.69%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FRE is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
FRE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFRE.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • FRE has a better Profit Margin (5.11%) than 87.88% of its industry peers.
  • FRE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FRE has a better Operating Margin (9.76%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRE has declined.
  • FRE has a Gross Margin (24.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • FRE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
FRE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFRE.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. FRE.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FRE is destroying value.
  • FRE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
FRE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFRE.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
FRE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFRE.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FRE is 11.17, which is on the high side as it means it would take FRE, 11.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.17, FRE is not doing good in the industry: 60.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • FRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, FRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 11.17
Altman-Z 2.04
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC5.29%
FRE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFRE.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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.
  • 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.
  • FRE has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that FRE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.99, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.99
FRE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFRE.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. FRE.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.31% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.06% on average over the past years.
  • FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.87%.
  • FRE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -8.81% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.54% 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 5.03% on average per year.
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.
FRE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFRE.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
FRE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFRE.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. FRE.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51, the valuation of FRE can be described as correct.
  • 69.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FRE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • FRE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.49.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.51
Fwd PE 12.49
FRE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFRE.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • FRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 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 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.82
EV/EBITDA 10.18
FRE.DE Per share dataFRE.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%

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5. FRE.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%. 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 1.69.
  • FRE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
FRE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFRE.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
FRE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFRE.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
FRE.DE Dividend Payout.FRE.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FRE.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FRE.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA

FRA:FRE (3/17/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

46.44

-0.48 (-1.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners45.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.16B
Revenue(TTM)22.68B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts85.22
Price Target56.38 (21.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.51
Fwd PE 12.49
P/S 1.17
P/FCF 21.82
P/OCF 12.02
P/B 1.4
P/tB 14.12
EV/EBITDA 10.18
EPS(TTM)3.2
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)3.72
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY8.32%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number48.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.04
F-Score7
WACC5.29%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 Year55.21%
EBIT Next 3Y20.76%
EBIT Next 5Y14.38%
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 4 / 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 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.84%.