GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:GLJ • DE000A161N30

14.96 EUR
+0.42 (+2.89%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GLJ. GLJ was compared to 59 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GLJ have multiple concerns. GLJ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GLJ was profitable.
  • In the past year GLJ has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • GLJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GLJ reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
GLJ.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLJ.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • GLJ has a Return On Assets of 0.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLJ outperforms 40.68% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 3.74%, GLJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.03%, GLJ is doing worse than 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.98%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.72%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.58%
ROE 3.74%
ROIC 1.03%
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)1.15%
ROE(3y)5.64%
ROE(5y)6.19%
ROIC(3y)1.98%
ROIC(5y)2.03%
GLJ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLJ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • GLJ has a Profit Margin (5.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLJ has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 9.01%, GLJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLJ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.10%, GLJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLJ's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.01%
PM (TTM) 5.69%
GM 71.1%
OM growth 3Y-13.99%
OM growth 5Y-15.56%
PM growth 3Y-19.02%
PM growth 5Y-18.08%
GM growth 3Y-6.92%
GM growth 5Y-4.32%
GLJ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLJ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GLJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • GLJ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GLJ has less shares outstanding
  • GLJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GLJ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingGLJ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
GLJ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLJ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • GLJ has an Altman-Z score of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that GLJ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • GLJ has a Altman-Z score of 0.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLJ outperforms 40.68% of its industry peers.
  • GLJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.41. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GLJ (3.41) is worse than 81.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.44
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC2.04%
GLJ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLJ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that GLJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GLJ's Current ratio of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GLJ outperforms 54.24% of its industry peers.
  • GLJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that GLJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.32, GLJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
GLJ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLJ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GLJ have decreased strongly by -28.94% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, GLJ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.02% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, GLJ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.53% in the last year.
  • GLJ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.94%
EPS 3Y-9.44%
EPS 5Y-13.02%
EPS Q2Q%57.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%17.95%

3.2 Future

  • GLJ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.41% yearly.
  • GLJ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.05%
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y17.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.05%
Revenue Next 2Y14.78%
Revenue Next 3Y13.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
GLJ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLJ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
GLJ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLJ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.01, the valuation of GLJ can be described as correct.
  • GLJ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GLJ is cheaper than 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.06, GLJ is valued rather cheaply.
  • GLJ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.14.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLJ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • GLJ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.01
Fwd PE 8.14
GLJ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLJ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLJ is valued a bit more expensive than 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 64.57
GLJ.DE Per share dataGLJ.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GLJ's earnings are expected to grow with 17.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y17.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GLJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • GLJ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.15.
  • GLJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GLJ decreases each year by -9.82%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GLJ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareGLJ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 34.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GLJ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.61%
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y17.41%
GLJ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLJ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
GLJ.DE Dividend Payout.GLJ.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLJ.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GRENKE AG

FRA:GLJ (2/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

14.96

+0.42 (+2.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners22.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap695.64M
Revenue(TTM)897.04M
Net Income(TTM)51.05M
Analysts78.18
Price Target22.22 (48.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.82%
DP34.61%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)-0.98%
PT rev (3m)2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.01
Fwd PE 8.14
P/S 0.78
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.51
P/tB 0.57
EV/EBITDA 64.57
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY12.29%
FCF(TTM)-9.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-8.96
OCFYN/A
SpS19.29
BVpS29.34
TBVpS26.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.58%
ROE 3.74%
ROCE 1.32%
ROIC 1.03%
ROICexc 1.2%
ROICexgc 1.23%
OM 9.01%
PM (TTM) 5.69%
GM 71.1%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)1.15%
ROE(3y)5.64%
ROE(5y)6.19%
ROIC(3y)1.98%
ROIC(5y)2.03%
ROICexc(3y)2.33%
ROICexc(5y)2.58%
ROICexgc(3y)2.35%
ROICexgc(5y)2.62%
ROCE(3y)2.52%
ROCE(5y)2.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.32%
OM growth 3Y-13.99%
OM growth 5Y-15.56%
PM growth 3Y-19.02%
PM growth 5Y-18.08%
GM growth 3Y-6.92%
GM growth 5Y-4.32%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.41
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 44.12
Cap/Depr 45.64%
Cap/Sales 1.25%
Interest Coverage 1.65
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 0.44
F-Score3
WACC2.04%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)26.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.94%
EPS 3Y-9.44%
EPS 5Y-13.02%
EPS Q2Q%57.6%
EPS Next Y-8.05%
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y17.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.53%
Revenue growth 3Y10.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.76%
Sales Q2Q%17.95%
Revenue Next Year17.05%
Revenue Next 2Y14.78%
Revenue Next 3Y13.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-25.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.69%
EBIT Next Year27.4%
EBIT Next 3Y25.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-173.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y32.88%
OCF growth 1Y-170.22%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y27.82%

GRENKE AG / GLJ.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GLJ.DE.


What is the valuation status of GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) stock?

GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of GRENKE AG based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) is 13.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.51.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLJ stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRENKE AG (GLJ.DE) is expected to decline by -8.05% in the next year.