STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:SAX • DE0007493991
34.2 EUR
+0.45 (+1.33%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 02:56 PM
SAX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 industry peers in the Media industry. While SAX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. SAX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SAX was profitable.
- In the past year SAX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SAX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years SAX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.40%, SAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of SAX (30.61%) is better than 89.71% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.56%, SAX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SAX is in line with the industry average of 7.91%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.56%) for SAX is above the 3 year average (8.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.4% | ||
| ROE | 30.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.56% |
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)26.75%
ROE(5y)22.7%
ROIC(3y)8.47%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of SAX (6.02%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- SAX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.72%, SAX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- SAX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SAX has a Gross Margin (43.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 43.34% |
OM growth 3Y8.14%
OM growth 5Y7.17%
PM growth 3Y-5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.78%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SAX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- SAX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SAX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- SAX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.18, we must say that SAX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SAX has a Altman-Z score (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SAX is 5.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SAX, 5.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SAX has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.90 is on the high side and indicates that SAX has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SAX (3.90) is worse than 83.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC5.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that SAX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.59, SAX is not doing good in the industry: 77.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SAX has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that SAX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SAX has a worse Quick ratio (0.52) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SAX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.28%, which is quite impressive.
- SAX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.06% yearly.
- SAX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.52%.
- SAX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.28%
EPS 3Y3.1%
EPS 5Y-5.06%
EPS Q2Q%-29.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-0.89%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- SAX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.44%
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.34%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y4.09%
Revenue Next 5Y5.37%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.92, the valuation of SAX can be described as reasonable.
- SAX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAX is cheaper than 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- SAX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.86, the valuation of SAX can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SAX is cheaper than 63.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. SAX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SAX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SAX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SAX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SAX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.84%, SAX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SAX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.27. SAX pays more dividend than 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, SAX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.84% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SAX decreases each year by -0.88%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 114.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SAX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
STROEER SE & CO KGAA / SAX.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SAX.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for STROEER SE & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for STROEER SE & CO KGAA?
STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is STROEER SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) is expected to decline by -0.44% in the next year.