FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
50.7 EUR
-0.02 (-0.04%)
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 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
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.
In the past 5 years FRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.69%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE has a Return On Equity (6.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 68.75% 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.11%, FRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.76%, FRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FRE has declined.
FRE has a Gross Margin of 24.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 62.50% 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FRE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. 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.
FRE has a Altman-Z score of 2.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FRE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
FRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.17. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FRE would need 11.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FRE has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.17) which is in line with 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 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that FRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FRE has a Current ratio of 1.26. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 68.75% 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.
FRE has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is in the better half of the industry: FRE outperforms 62.50% 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.
FRE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.29% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.13% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.22% on average over the past years.
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.
FRE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.95% yearly.
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
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.87 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
FRE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FRE is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
FRE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FRE is valued a bit cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
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)0.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%, FRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
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 (1/13/2026, 1:25:55 PM)
50.7
-0.02 (-0.04%)
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 Cap28.56B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts85.45
Price Target55.3 (9.07%)
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 | 14.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 15.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.82 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.54%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.2%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY7.62%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)0.99
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 | 2.1 |
F-Score7
WACC5.31%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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.
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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%.