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

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

13.755  -0.16 (-1.15%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SDF gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SDF against 61 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While SDF has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SDF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SDF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SDF had a positive cash flow from operations.
SDF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SDF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 0.28%, SDF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SDF (0.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SDF's Return On Invested Capital of 0.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SDF outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SDF is significantly above the industry average of 6.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.20%) for SDF is well below the 3 year average (14.03%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SDF had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.28%
ROE 0.41%
ROIC 0.2%
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

With a Profit Margin value of 0.70%, SDF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.79% of the companies in the same industry.
SDF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SDF has a Operating Margin (0.66%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SDF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SDF has a Gross Margin of 7.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SDF underperforms 79.37% 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 0.66%
PM (TTM) 0.7%
GM 7.77%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SDF is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SDF has less shares outstanding
SDF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SDF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

SDF has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that SDF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, SDF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SDF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.43. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SDF would need 3.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.43, SDF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% 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.
SDF's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08 is amongst the best of the industry. SDF outperforms 92.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 3.43
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC6.55%
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

SDF has a Current Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that SDF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SDF (3.26) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
SDF has a Quick Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that SDF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.24, SDF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 2.24
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%.
Measured over the past years, SDF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.47% on average per year.
SDF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.54%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-91.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y38.47%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.54%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.66%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SDF will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -26.39% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SDF will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-81.46%
EPS Next 2Y-38.04%
EPS Next 3Y-12.42%
EPS Next 5Y-26.39%
Revenue Next Year-6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.18%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 42.98, the valuation of SDF can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SDF is on the same level as its industry peers.
SDF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.99, SDF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SDF is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SDF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say SDF is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.98
Fwd PE 31.99
SDF.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSDF.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

SDF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SDF is cheaper than 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.53
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.
SDF's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y-38.04%
EPS Next 3Y-12.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SDF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.03%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.89, SDF pays a better dividend. On top of this SDF pays more dividend than 92.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SDF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%

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 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

SDF pays out 486.05% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SDF's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP486.05%
EPS Next 2Y-38.04%
EPS Next 3Y-12.42%
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 (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

13.755

-0.16 (-1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-14 2024-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-13 2025-03-13/amc
Inst Owners53.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.46B
Analysts54.4
Price Target12.73 (-7.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.03%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.16%
DP486.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.64%
Min EPS beat(2)8.61%
Max EPS beat(2)30.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)36.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-55.2%
Max EPS beat(4)163.59%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20.05%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)28.67%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)777.83%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.08%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.68%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.3%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)0.34%
PT rev (3m)2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.98
Fwd PE 31.99
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 16.53
P/OCF 3.61
P/B 0.39
P/tB 0.41
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY2.33%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY3.13%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY6.05%
OCF(TTM)3.81
OCFY27.72%
SpS20.67
BVpS34.87
TBVpS33.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.28%
ROE 0.41%
ROCE 0.29%
ROIC 0.2%
ROICexc 0.22%
ROICexgc 0.22%
OM 0.66%
PM (TTM) 0.7%
GM 7.77%
FCFM 4.02%
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 Turnover0.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 3.43
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 14.42%
Interest Coverage 0.96
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 577.52%
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 2.24
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score4
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC0.03
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-81.46%
EPS Next 2Y-38.04%
EPS Next 3Y-12.42%
EPS Next 5Y-26.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.54%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.66%
Revenue Next Year-6.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.18%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-96.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y15.89%
EBIT Next Year117.76%
EBIT Next 3Y34.39%
EBIT Next 5Y16.18%
FCF growth 1Y-84.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.81%
OCF growth 3Y23.72%
OCF growth 5Y21.61%