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K+S AG-REG (SDF.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:SDF - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000KSAG888 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

13.26  -0.15 (-1.12%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SDF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SDF against 60 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. SDF is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SDF does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SDF had positive earnings in the past year.
SDF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SDF 4 years were profitable.
SDF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SDF.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSDF.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 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.05%, SDF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.35% of the companies in the same industry.
SDF has a Return On Equity of 0.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SDF outperforms 40.35% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.46%, SDF is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SDF is significantly above the industry average of 6.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.03%) for SDF is well above the current ROIC(0.46%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.05%
ROE 0.07%
ROIC 0.46%
ROA(3y)17.07%
ROA(5y)6.32%
ROE(3y)27.22%
ROE(5y)1.29%
ROIC(3y)14.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SDF.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSDF.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

SDF has a Profit Margin (0.12%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SDF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SDF has a Operating Margin (1.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SDF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SDF has a Gross Margin of 8.62%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SDF underperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SDF has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.53%
PM (TTM) 0.12%
GM 8.62%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y16.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y39.1%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
SDF.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSDF.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SDF is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for SDF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SDF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SDF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SDF.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSDF.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
SDF.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSDF.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that SDF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SDF (1.83) is worse than 61.40% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SDF is 4.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SDF, 4.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.39, SDF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
SDF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SDF (0.08) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 4.39
Altman-Z 1.83
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC6.29%
SDF.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSDF.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that SDF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SDF has a better Current ratio (2.69) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
SDF has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that SDF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.94, SDF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.94
SDF.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSDF.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SDF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -91.04%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 38.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for SDF has decreased by -31.78% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, SDF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y38.47%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.78%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.66%

3.2 Future

SDF is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -26.39% yearly.
SDF is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y-81.56%
EPS Next 2Y-36.6%
EPS Next 3Y-12.33%
EPS Next 5Y-26.39%
Revenue Next Year-6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.34%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.51%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SDF.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSDF.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 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
SDF.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSDF.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.44, SDF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SDF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
SDF is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.46, the valuation of SDF can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SDF is valued a bit more expensive than 61.40% of the companies in the same industry.
SDF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 92.74, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.44
Fwd PE 29.46
SDF.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSDF.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SDF indicates a rather cheap valuation: SDF is cheaper than 82.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.22
EV/EBITDA N/A
SDF.DE Per share dataSDF.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SDF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SDF's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y-36.6%
EPS Next 3Y-12.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.18%, SDF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SDF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.94. SDF pays more dividend than 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, SDF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.18%

5.2 History

The dividend of SDF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.16%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
SDF.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSDF.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

2726.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SDF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SDF has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP2726.09%
EPS Next 2Y-36.6%
EPS Next 3Y-12.33%
SDF.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSDF.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B 2B
SDF.DE Dividend Payout.SDF.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SDF.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

K+S AG-REG

FRA:SDF (2/5/2025, 12:24:50 PM)

13.26

-0.15 (-1.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-14 2024-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners49.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.37B
Analysts52
Price Target12.69 (-4.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.18%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.16%
DP2726.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-55.2%
Max EPS beat(2)8.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)22.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-55.2%
Max EPS beat(4)163.59%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)10.68%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)200.4%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)530.71%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.08%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.08%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.56%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.77%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)2.83%
PT rev (3m)-3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.44
Fwd PE 29.46
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 13.22
P/OCF 3.46
P/B 0.37
P/tB 0.38
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY3.39%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY7.56%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY28.88%
SpS20.75
BVpS35.63
TBVpS34.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.05%
ROE 0.07%
ROCE 0.65%
ROIC 0.46%
ROICexc 0.52%
ROICexgc 0.53%
OM 1.53%
PM (TTM) 0.12%
GM 8.62%
FCFM 4.83%
ROA(3y)17.07%
ROA(5y)6.32%
ROE(3y)27.22%
ROE(5y)1.29%
ROIC(3y)14.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)15.71%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)15.99%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.86%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y15.82%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y18.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y16.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y39.1%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 4.39
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 13.62%
Interest Coverage 2.34
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 3904.35%
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.94
Altman-Z 1.83
F-Score4
WACC6.29%
ROIC/WACC0.07
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)10.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y38.47%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y-81.56%
EPS Next 2Y-36.6%
EPS Next 3Y-12.33%
EPS Next 5Y-26.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.78%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.66%
Revenue Next Year-6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.32%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.34%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-95.79%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y15.89%
EBIT Next Year117.76%
EBIT Next 3Y34.39%
EBIT Next 5Y16.18%
FCF growth 1Y-44.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-8.03%
OCF growth 3Y23.72%
OCF growth 5Y21.61%