FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
48.77 EUR
+0.33 (+0.68%)
FRE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 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
In the past year FRE was profitable.
In the past year FRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
FRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FRE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FRE (2.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FRE has a Return On Equity (6.14%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FRE has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.26%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRE is below the industry average of 6.33%.
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 89.66% of its industry peers.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FRE has a Operating Margin of 9.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FRE outperforms 86.21% 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.
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRE has more shares outstanding
FRE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.07, 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.17) 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, FRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that FRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FRE (1.26) is better 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.99, FRE is doing good in 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.29% on average over the past years.
FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.13%.
Measured over the past years, FRE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.22% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FRE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.63% on average per year.
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 Y15%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.63%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.30, 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 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FRE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FRE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.79), we can say FRE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
FRE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRE is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.44 |
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)0.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.45, FRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FRE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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 (1/7/2026, 4:10:06 PM)
48.77
+0.33 (+0.68%)
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 Cap27.47B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target55.3 (13.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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)0.88%
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 | 14.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 14.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.44 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.84%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.36%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY7.93%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)0.95
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 | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC5.25%
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 5Y10.63%
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 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y51.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.37%
EBIT Next Year65.95%
EBIT Next 3Y24.42%
EBIT Next 5Y15.57%
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 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%.