SCOUT24 SE (G24.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:G24 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A12DM80 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
G24 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 24 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. G24 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. G24 is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make G24 a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
G24 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year G24 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years G24 has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years G24 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
G24 has a Return On Assets (8.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
G24's Return On Equity of 12.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. G24 outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
G24 has a Return On Invested Capital (9.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for G24 is significantly below the industry average of 32.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.89%) for G24 is above the 3 year average (7.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.92% | ||
| ROE | 12.83% | ||
| ROIC | 9.89% |
ROA(3y)6.39%
ROA(5y)17.94%
ROE(3y)8.87%
ROE(5y)23.67%
ROIC(3y)7.53%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 35.12%, G24 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of G24 has declined.
G24's Operating Margin of 47.61% is amongst the best of the industry. G24 outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
G24's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
G24 has a Gross Margin of 101.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. G24 outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of G24 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 47.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.12% | ||
| GM | 101.85% |
OM growth 3Y4.86%
OM growth 5Y6.71%
PM growth 3Y-62.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.4%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), G24 is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for G24 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
G24 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
G24 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.67 indicates that G24 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
G24 has a Altman-Z score of 8.67. This is in the better half of the industry: G24 outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
G24 has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
G24's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. G24 outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
G24 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
G24's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. G24 outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC13.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.45 indicates that G24 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
G24's Current ratio of 0.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. G24 is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that G24 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
G24 has a Quick ratio of 0.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: G24 underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 52.80% over the past year.
G24 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.15% yearly.
Looking at the last year, G24 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.76% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.85% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.8%
EPS 3Y-52.87%
EPS 5Y6.15%
EPS Q2Q%-20.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%14.39%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, G24 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.21% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
EPS Next 5Y12.21%
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.36%
Revenue Next 3Y10.74%
Revenue Next 5Y10.47%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
G24 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.05.
G24's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.35. G24 is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.97, which means the current valuation is very expensive for G24.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of G24 is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, G24 is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
G24's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. G24 is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than G24, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates G24 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
G24 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as G24's earnings are expected to grow with 13.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)6.35
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%, G24 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.87, G24 pays a better dividend. On top of this G24 pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, G24's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of G24 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.25%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
49.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by G24. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of G24 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP49.25%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
FRA:G24 (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners70.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.38B
Analysts76.36
Price Target94.69 (-3.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.25%
DP49.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.43%
PT rev (3m)7.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.97 | ||
| P/S | 14.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.13 | ||
| P/B | 5.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.93 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)3.28
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY2.93%
SpS6.79
BVpS18.58
TBVpS-5.83
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)6.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.92% | ||
| ROE | 12.83% | ||
| ROCE | 13.7% | ||
| ROIC | 9.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 47.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.12% | ||
| GM | 101.85% | ||
| FCFM | 37.79% |
ROA(3y)6.39%
ROA(5y)17.94%
ROE(3y)8.87%
ROE(5y)23.67%
ROIC(3y)7.53%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
ROICexc(3y)8.21%
ROICexc(5y)6.89%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.43%
ROCE(5y)8.11%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y17.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.31%
OM growth 3Y4.86%
OM growth 5Y6.71%
PM growth 3Y-62.56%
PM growth 5Y-7.4%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.5%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 64.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.67 |
F-Score6
WACC13.51%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)61.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.73%
Profit Quality(3y)107.72%
Profit Quality(5y)110.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.8%
EPS 3Y-52.87%
EPS 5Y6.15%
EPS Q2Q%-20.49%
EPS Next Y11.41%
EPS Next 2Y14.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.78%
EPS Next 5Y12.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%14.39%
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y11.36%
Revenue Next 3Y10.74%
Revenue Next 5Y10.47%
EBIT growth 1Y22.72%
EBIT growth 3Y18.39%
EBIT growth 5Y17.22%
EBIT Next Year31.79%
EBIT Next 3Y18.73%
EBIT Next 5Y17.23%
FCF growth 1Y51.85%
FCF growth 3Y55.38%
FCF growth 5Y-1.37%
OCF growth 1Y38.01%
OCF growth 3Y34.21%
OCF growth 5Y-0.71%