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HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG (HEI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:HEI - DE0006047004 - Common Stock

198.4 EUR
-1.4 (-0.7%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 1:32:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall HEI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HEI against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. HEI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HEI is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HEI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HEI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years HEI 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HEI had a positive operating cash flow.
HEI.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHEI.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HEI (5.14%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
HEI has a Return On Equity of 10.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: HEI outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.73%, HEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
HEI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.57%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.11%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.57%) for HEI is below the current ROIC(7.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.14%
ROE 10.35%
ROIC 7.73%
ROA(3y)5.01%
ROA(5y)2.72%
ROE(3y)10.11%
ROE(5y)5.12%
ROIC(3y)6.57%
ROIC(5y)6.16%
HEI.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHEI.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HEI (8.42%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
HEI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HEI has a Operating Margin of 13.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: HEI outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
HEI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.93%, HEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
HEI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.55%
PM (TTM) 8.42%
GM 63.93%
OM growth 3Y8.85%
OM growth 5Y7.42%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y7.79%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
HEI.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHEI.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HEI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HEI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HEI has less shares outstanding
HEI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HEI.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHEI.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HEI.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHEI.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.65 indicates that HEI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HEI has a better Altman-Z score (2.65) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
HEI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.57. This is a neutral value as HEI would need 4.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HEI has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that HEI is not too dependend on debt financing.
HEI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HEI outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 4.57
Altman-Z 2.65
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC6.49%
HEI.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHEI.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that HEI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HEI has a worse Current ratio (1.13) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that HEI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HEI has a Quick ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: HEI underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.73
HEI.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHEI.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HEI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.37%.
HEI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.42% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.10% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HEI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.37%
EPS 3Y3.43%
EPS 5Y12.42%
EPS Q2Q%21.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y4.16%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%88.85%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.10% on average over the next years.
HEI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.1%
Revenue Next Year3.65%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
HEI.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHEI.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
HEI.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHEI.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.12, the valuation of HEI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HEI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HEI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say HEI is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.02, HEI is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HEI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, HEI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 14.02
HEI.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHEI.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HEI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HEI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.7
EV/EBITDA 9.89
HEI.DE Per share dataHEI.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HEI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of HEI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HEI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, HEI is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HEI is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of HEI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.61%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.61%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
HEI.DE Yearly Dividends per shareHEI.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

33.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HEI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HEI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.05%
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
HEI.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHEI.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B
HEI.DE Dividend Payout.HEI.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HEI.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG

FRA:HEI (9/17/2025, 1:32:18 PM)

198.4

-1.4 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners37.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners28.4%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.40B
Analysts72.8
Price Target206.37 (4.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%
Yearly Dividend3.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.61%
DP33.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
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)4.16%
PT rev (3m)13.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.12
Fwd PE 14.02
P/S 1.67
P/FCF 18.7
P/OCF 10.76
P/B 2.06
P/tB 4.44
EV/EBITDA 9.89
EPS(TTM)9.86
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)14.15
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)10.61
FCFY5.35%
OCF(TTM)18.44
OCFY9.3%
SpS118.57
BVpS96.5
TBVpS44.7
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)1.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.14%
ROE 10.35%
ROCE 10.33%
ROIC 7.73%
ROICexc 8.12%
ROICexgc 12.48%
OM 13.55%
PM (TTM) 8.42%
GM 63.93%
FCFM 8.95%
ROA(3y)5.01%
ROA(5y)2.72%
ROE(3y)10.11%
ROE(5y)5.12%
ROIC(3y)6.57%
ROIC(5y)6.16%
ROICexc(3y)7.24%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)11.06%
ROICexgc(5y)10.59%
ROCE(3y)8.78%
ROCE(5y)8.23%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.18%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.51%
OM growth 3Y8.85%
OM growth 5Y7.42%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y7.79%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 4.57
Debt/EBITDA 1.49
Cap/Depr 94.45%
Cap/Sales 6.61%
Interest Coverage 9.11
Cash Conversion 75.7%
Profit Quality 106.26%
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 2.65
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)98.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.47%
Profit Quality(3y)89.14%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.37%
EPS 3Y3.43%
EPS 5Y12.42%
EPS Q2Q%21.9%
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y11.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y4.16%
Revenue growth 5Y2.33%
Sales Q2Q%88.85%
Revenue Next Year3.65%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
EBIT growth 1Y8.81%
EBIT growth 3Y13.38%
EBIT growth 5Y9.93%
EBIT Next Year50.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.61%
EBIT Next 5Y14.3%
FCF growth 1Y61.81%
FCF growth 3Y23.1%
FCF growth 5Y4.23%
OCF growth 1Y27.42%
OCF growth 3Y10.49%
OCF growth 5Y3.94%