HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HLAG - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000HLAG475 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HLAG. HLAG was compared to 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HLAG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, HLAG is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HLAG was profitable.
In the past year HLAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLAG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HLAG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
HLAG has a Return On Assets of 7.10%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a Return On Equity of 11.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.86%, HLAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLAG is significantly above the industry average of 10.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.46%) for HLAG is well above the current ROIC(6.86%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6.86% |
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)20.26%
ROE(3y)29.44%
ROE(5y)31.66%
ROIC(3y)17.46%
ROIC(5y)18.53%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of HLAG (12.48%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
HLAG has a Operating Margin of 13.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLAG outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.68%, HLAG is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.48% | ||
| GM | 32.68% |
OM growth 3Y-31.91%
OM growth 5Y16.92%
PM growth 3Y-32.59%
PM growth 5Y34.17%
GM growth 3Y-15.13%
GM growth 5Y7.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLAG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLAG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for HLAG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLAG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that HLAG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLAG's Altman-Z score of 2.75 is amongst the best of the industry. HLAG outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG is 3.01, which is a good value as it means it would take HLAG, 3.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLAG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.01) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that HLAG is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HLAG (0.25) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLAG's Current ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that HLAG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.45, HLAG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLAG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.79%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.79% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, HLAG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.59% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.79%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%426.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%33.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, HLAG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.38% on average per year.
HLAG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-72.63%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
EPS Next 5Y-1.38%
Revenue Next Year-8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.13, the valuation of HLAG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued expensively inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued cheaper.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HLAG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.79), we can say HLAG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.02, HLAG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLAG to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.38), we can say HLAG is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HLAG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as HLAG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLAG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.02% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.05%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 17.43, HLAG is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.47, HLAG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HLAG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 109.85%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)109.85%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
HLAG pays out 68.15% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of HLAG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.15%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
FRA:HLAG (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
137.5
+1.9 (+1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.17B
Analysts41.9
Price Target126.95 (-7.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.05% |
Yearly Dividend9.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)109.85%
DP68.15%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.38%
Min EPS beat(2)3.2%
Max EPS beat(2)13.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)37.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.07%
Max EPS beat(4)168.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.33%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.55%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.09%
PT rev (1m)-3.92%
PT rev (3m)-3.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)175.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)13.57
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)3.71
Fwd EY2.7%
FCF(TTM)12.51
FCFY9.1%
OCF(TTM)24.83
OCFY18.06%
SpS108.74
BVpS117.51
TBVpS95.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.55% | ||
| ROCE | 9.75% | ||
| ROIC | 6.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.2% | ||
| OM | 13.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.48% | ||
| GM | 32.68% | ||
| FCFM | 11.5% |
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)20.26%
ROE(3y)29.44%
ROE(5y)31.66%
ROIC(3y)17.46%
ROIC(5y)18.53%
ROICexc(3y)36.17%
ROICexc(5y)48.45%
ROICexgc(3y)46.97%
ROICexgc(5y)90.7%
ROCE(3y)24.8%
ROCE(5y)26.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-65.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-57.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.35%
OM growth 3Y-31.91%
OM growth 5Y16.92%
PM growth 3Y-32.59%
PM growth 5Y34.17%
GM growth 3Y-15.13%
GM growth 5Y7.31%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
F-Score3
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)89.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.96%
Profit Quality(3y)103.12%
Profit Quality(5y)133.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.79%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%426.83%
EPS Next Y-72.63%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
EPS Next 5Y-1.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%33.11%
Revenue Next Year-8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y3.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year17.16%
EBIT Next 3Y7.97%
EBIT Next 5Y12.69%
FCF growth 1Y-32.59%
FCF growth 3Y-37.85%
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-12.1%
OCF growth 3Y-25.15%
OCF growth 5Y16.57%