SCOUT24 SE (G24.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:G24 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A12DM80 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to G24. G24 was compared to 23 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 expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
G24 had positive earnings in the past year.
G24 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
G24 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years G24 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of G24 (8.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 12.83%, G24 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
G24's Return On Invested Capital of 9.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. G24 outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for G24 is significantly below the industry average of 31.15%.
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
The Profit Margin of G24 (35.12%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
G24's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
G24 has a better Operating Margin (47.61%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of G24 has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 101.85%, G24 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, G24 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for G24 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, G24 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.35 indicates that G24 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
G24 has a Altman-Z score of 8.35. This is in the better half of the industry: G24 outperforms 65.00% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of G24 (0.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
G24 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.05, G24 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC13.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.45 indicates that G24 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of G24 (0.45) is worse than 85.00% 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 amonst the worse of the industry: G24 underperforms 85.00% 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, G24 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 13.76% in the past year. This is quite good.
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.
G24 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.95%
EPS Next 5Y12.21%
Revenue Next Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y10.01%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.90, G24 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as G24.
G24 is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.93, G24 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
G24's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.74, G24 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.93 |
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 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of G24 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.8 |
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.
G24's earnings are expected to grow with 13.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)6.16
EPS Next 2Y14.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%, G24 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, G24 pays a better dividend. On top of this G24 pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.28, G24 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of G24 grows each year by 12.25%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
G24 pays out 49.25% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y14.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.95%
SCOUT24 SE
FRA:G24 (2/5/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
95.5
+1.4 (+1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.16B
Analysts76.36
Price Target90.67 (-5.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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)2.96%
PT rev (3m)11.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.93 | ||
| P/S | 14.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.12 | ||
| P/B | 5.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.8 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY2.64%
EPS(NY)3.3
Fwd EY3.46%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY3.02%
SpS6.79
BVpS18.58
TBVpS-5.83
PEG (NY)3
PEG (5Y)6.16
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 | 8.35 |
F-Score6
WACC13.49%
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 Y12.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.45%
EPS Next 3Y13.95%
EPS Next 5Y12.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%14.39%
Revenue Next Year10.8%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y10.01%
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%