FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
49.23 EUR
-0.52 (-1.05%)
FRE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
Of the past 5 years FRE 4 years were profitable.
FRE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FRE has a Return On Assets of 2.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FRE outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
FRE's Return On Equity of 6.14% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
FRE has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.26%) than 65.52% 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 7.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.83%) for FRE is below the current ROIC(3.26%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.11%, FRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FRE has a better Operating Margin (9.76%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRE has declined.
FRE's Gross Margin of 24.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FRE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FRE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FRE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that FRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.08, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same 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.
FRE's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.17 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
FRE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRE outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.27%
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 better Current ratio (1.26) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, FRE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% 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.
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
FRE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.78% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.95%
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 14.44, which indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
FRE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FRE is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, FRE is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.88, the valuation of FRE can be described as correct.
72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say FRE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRE is valued a bit more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
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)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. 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 1.92, FRE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
FRA:FRE (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
49.23
-0.52 (-1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.73B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts85.45
Price Target55.3 (12.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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)0.11%
PT rev (3m)7.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.88 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 14.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY7.85%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)0.96
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 | 11.17 | ||
| 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 | 2.08 |
F-Score7
WACC5.27%
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 Y15%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.95%
EBIT growth 1Y51.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.37%
EBIT Next Year65.95%
EBIT Next 3Y24.42%
EBIT Next 5Y15.72%
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 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 15% 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%.