STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SAX - DE0007493991 - Common Stock
39.4 EUR
-0.45 (-1.13%)
SAX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SAX had positive earnings in the past year.
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
SAX's Return On Assets of 4.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAX outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
SAX has a Return On Equity of 29.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAX outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
SAX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.57%) than 82.26% of its industry peers.
SAX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.47%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.47%) for SAX is below the current ROIC(9.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 29.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.57% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.69%, SAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAX has grown nicely.
SAX's Operating Margin of 13.67% is amongst the best of the industry. SAX outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
SAX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SAX has a Gross Margin (43.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.69% | ||
| GM | 43.94% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SAX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAX has more shares outstanding
SAX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SAX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SAX has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that SAX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.29, SAX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SAX is 5.00, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SAX, 5.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SAX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.00) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
SAX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SAX's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAX is outperformed by 80.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC5.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SAX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SAX (0.53) is worse than 83.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that SAX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, SAX is not doing good in the industry: 87.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SAX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.50%.
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 6.92%.
Measured over the past years, SAX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.5%
EPS 3Y3.1%
EPS 5Y-5.06%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.98 indicates a correct valuation of SAX.
SAX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say SAX is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.69, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SAX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. SAX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SAX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SAX indicates a rather cheap valuation: SAX is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SAX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SAX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SAX's earnings are expected to grow with 17.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, SAX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SAX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.05. SAX pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
SAX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
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
SAX pays out 87.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP87.89%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
FRA:SAX (9/16/2025, 5:29:40 PM)
39.4
-0.45 (-1.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners44.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.20B
Analysts81.18
Price Target67.16 (70.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.88%
DP87.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.49%
Max EPS beat(4)3.19%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.68%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.15%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.47%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.6%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.69 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.89 | ||
| P/B | 4.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.46 |
EPS(TTM)2.63
EY6.68%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY10.32%
FCF(TTM)6.37
FCFY16.17%
OCF(TTM)8.05
OCFY20.44%
SpS37.04
BVpS8.49
TBVpS-12.28
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 29.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.83% | ||
| ROIC | 9.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.39% | ||
| OM | 13.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.69% | ||
| GM | 43.94% | ||
| FCFM | 17.19% |
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)26.75%
ROE(5y)22.7%
ROIC(3y)8.47%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
ROICexc(3y)8.84%
ROICexc(5y)7.43%
ROICexgc(3y)20.44%
ROICexgc(5y)17.8%
ROCE(3y)12.41%
ROCE(5y)10.4%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.43%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y11.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.42%
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%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 256.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score8
WACC5.33%
ROIC/WACC1.8
Cap/Depr(3y)41.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.8%
Profit Quality(3y)245.99%
Profit Quality(5y)361.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.5%
EPS 3Y3.1%
EPS 5Y-5.06%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
EPS Next Y19.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
EBIT growth 1Y22.69%
EBIT growth 3Y16.73%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year121.18%
EBIT Next 3Y37.2%
EBIT Next 5Y25.77%
FCF growth 1Y30.94%
FCF growth 3Y3.91%
FCF growth 5Y-0.29%
OCF growth 1Y4.15%
OCF growth 3Y2.15%
OCF growth 5Y0.28%