HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:HMSB • SE0000106270
17 EUR
+0.34 (+2.07%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, HMSB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HMSB was compared to 59 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While HMSB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. HMSB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- HMSB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year HMSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- HMSB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- HMSB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.33%, HMSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- HMSB has a Return On Equity of 27.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HMSB outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.24%, HMSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- HMSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.98%. This is below the industry average of 10.14%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.24%) for HMSB is above the 3 year average (7.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.33% | ||
| ROE | 27.78% | ||
| ROIC | 12.24% |
ROA(3y)4.41%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)16.88%
ROE(5y)14.25%
ROIC(3y)7.98%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.71%, HMSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- HMSB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HMSB has a better Operating Margin (7.49%) than 72.88% of its industry peers.
- HMSB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.07%, HMSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HMSB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.71% | ||
| GM | 53.07% |
OM growth 3Y-0.56%
OM growth 5Y0.23%
PM growth 3Y-3.61%
PM growth 5Y-3.01%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HMSB is creating value.
- HMSB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- HMSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.12. This is a neutral value as HMSB would need 4.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HMSB (4.12) is better than 62.71% of its industry peers.
- HMSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.49. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- HMSB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.49) than 71.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC3.17
WACC3.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that HMSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.05, HMSB is doing worse than 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- HMSB has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that HMSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, HMSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- HMSB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.33%.
- Measured over the past years, HMSB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 48.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.33%
EPS 3Y36.07%
EPS 5Y48.76%
EPS Q2Q%-72.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-10.42%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HMSB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.44% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, HMSB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y56.23%
EPS Next 2Y31.24%
EPS Next 3Y25.38%
EPS Next 5Y18.44%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.43%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HMSB.
- HMSB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- HMSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.23, the valuation of HMSB can be described as rather expensive.
- HMSB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HMSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say HMSB is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- HMSB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HMSB is cheaper than 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HMSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- HMSB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- HMSB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- HMSB's earnings are expected to grow with 25.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y31.24%
EPS Next 3Y25.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, HMSB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- HMSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.35. HMSB pays more dividend than 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- HMSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HMSB decreases each year by -7.85%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 98.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HMSB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP98.12%
EPS Next 2Y31.24%
EPS Next 3Y25.38%
HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS / HMSB.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HMSB.DE.
What is the valuation status of HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS?
HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HMSB stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE) is 33.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.44.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HMSB stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HENNES & MAURITZ AB-B SHS (HMSB.DE) is expected to grow by 56.23% in the next year.