FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
48.98 EUR
+0.29 (+0.6%)
Taking everything into account, FRE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FRE was compared to 28 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FRE has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
Of the past 5 years FRE 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FRE has a Return On Assets (2.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.14%, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FRE is significantly below the industry average of 6.91%.
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
The Profit Margin of FRE (5.11%) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FRE has a better Operating Margin (9.76%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
FRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.99%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
FRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of FRE (2.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 46.43% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FRE (0.61) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
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's Current ratio of 1.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that FRE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FRE has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 60.71% of 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.29% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.13% in the last year.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.36, which indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FRE is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say FRE is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.82 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.35), we can say FRE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FRE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FRE is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRE is valued a bit more expensive than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
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 2.05%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.47, 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
FRE pays out 59.84% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP59.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
FRA:FRE (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.98
+0.29 (+0.6%)
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 Cap27.59B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target55.3 (12.9%)
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 | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 14.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.8%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.35%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY7.89%
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 | 11.28 | ||
| 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
WACC5.27%
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 5Y10.63%
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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FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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The financial health rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 4 / 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%.