FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
48.76 EUR
+0.21 (+0.43%)
FRE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of FRE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
FRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.69%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.14%, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.26%, FRE is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.83%. This is below the industry average of 6.56%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.11%, FRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.76%, FRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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 51.52% of 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
Compared to 1 year ago, FRE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that FRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FRE has a Altman-Z score (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
FRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.28. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FRE would need 11.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.28, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FRE (0.61) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.26%
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 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.
FRE has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.13% in the last 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.
FRE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.30, the valuation of FRE can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.76, the valuation of FRE can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), 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 a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRE is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FRE is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FRE's 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 2.05%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.44, FRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, FRE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.76
+0.21 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.46B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target55.3 (13.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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)8.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
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 | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 14.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.84%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.37%
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 | 11.28 | ||
| 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 | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC5.26%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FRE.DE.
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The dividend rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.84%.