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SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:SFQ - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000SAFH001 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

17.14  -0.1 (-0.58%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SFQ scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SFQ was compared to 27 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While SFQ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SFQ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. SFQ also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SFQ could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SFQ had positive earnings in the past year.
SFQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SFQ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SFQ had a positive operating cash flow.
SFQ.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSFQ.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 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.52%, SFQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ has a Return On Equity of 14.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFQ outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.82%, SFQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SFQ is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.82%) for SFQ is above the 3 year average (8.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.52%
ROE 14.78%
ROIC 8.82%
ROA(3y)4.47%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)15.18%
ROE(5y)12.02%
ROIC(3y)8.1%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
SFQ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSFQ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.12%, SFQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SFQ has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SFQ (8.59%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFQ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.26%, SFQ is doing worse than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.59%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM 22.26%
OM growth 3Y13.88%
OM growth 5Y11.46%
PM growth 3Y11.83%
PM growth 5Y42.59%
GM growth 3Y9.76%
GM growth 5Y5.87%
SFQ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSFQ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SFQ is still creating some value.
SFQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SFQ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SFQ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSFQ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
SFQ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSFQ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

SFQ has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is not the best score and indicates that SFQ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SFQ has a Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is in the better half of the industry: SFQ outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
SFQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.41. This is a neutral value as SFQ would need 5.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.41, SFQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SFQ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SFQ outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 5.41
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC5.36%
SFQ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSFQ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

SFQ has a Current Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that SFQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.68, SFQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that SFQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.11, SFQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 1.11
SFQ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSFQ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SFQ have decreased strongly by -86.73% in the last year.
SFQ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -22.58% yearly.
SFQ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.89%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.73%
EPS 3Y-47.89%
EPS 5Y-22.58%
EPS Q2Q%0.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.21%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%-17.96%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 72.33% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y89.37%
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
EPS Next 5Y72.33%
Revenue Next Year-26.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y7.84%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SFQ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSFQ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
SFQ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSFQ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 114.27, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SFQ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SFQ.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.50. SFQ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39, SFQ is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFQ is valued a bit more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.27
Fwd PE 16.39
SFQ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSFQ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SFQ is valued a bit more expensive than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SFQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SFQ is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.43
EV/EBITDA 4.94
SFQ.DE Per share dataSFQ.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SFQ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SFQ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SFQ's earnings are expected to grow with 108.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SFQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.67%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.04, SFQ pays a better dividend. On top of this SFQ pays more dividend than 81.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, SFQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.67%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SFQ grows each year by 13.56%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
SFQ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSFQ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

49.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SFQ. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of SFQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.88%
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
SFQ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSFQ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M
SFQ.DE Dividend Payout.SFQ.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SFQ.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SAF-HOLLAND SE

FRA:SFQ (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

17.14

-0.1 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07
Inst Owners64.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap777.98M
Analysts80
Price Target21.49 (25.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.67%
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.56%
DP49.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.13%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.27
Fwd PE 16.39
P/S 0.41
P/FCF 5.43
P/OCF 3.88
P/B 1.49
P/tB 9.35
EV/EBITDA 4.94
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY0.88%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)3.16
FCFY18.41%
OCF(TTM)4.42
OCFY25.79%
SpS41.35
BVpS11.53
TBVpS1.83
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.52%
ROE 14.78%
ROCE 13.43%
ROIC 8.82%
ROICexc 11.9%
ROICexgc 23.58%
OM 8.59%
PM (TTM) 4.12%
GM 22.26%
FCFM 7.63%
ROA(3y)4.47%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)15.18%
ROE(5y)12.02%
ROIC(3y)8.1%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
ROICexc(3y)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)8.98%
ROICexgc(3y)17.95%
ROICexgc(5y)15.26%
ROCE(3y)12.33%
ROCE(5y)10.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y24.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.58%
OM growth 3Y13.88%
OM growth 5Y11.46%
PM growth 3Y11.83%
PM growth 5Y42.59%
GM growth 3Y9.76%
GM growth 5Y5.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 5.41
Debt/EBITDA 2.21
Cap/Depr 64.54%
Cap/Sales 3.06%
Interest Coverage 4.19
Cash Conversion 80.2%
Profit Quality 185.14%
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 2.44
F-Score5
WACC5.36%
ROIC/WACC1.64
Cap/Depr(3y)74.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.57%
Profit Quality(3y)184.46%
Profit Quality(5y)283.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.73%
EPS 3Y-47.89%
EPS 5Y-22.58%
EPS Q2Q%0.77%
EPS Next Y89.37%
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
EPS Next 5Y72.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.21%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%-17.96%
Revenue Next Year-26.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y7.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 3Y30.52%
EBIT growth 5Y20.24%
EBIT Next Year52.36%
EBIT Next 3Y20.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.54%
FCF growth 3Y112.16%
FCF growth 5Y30.69%
OCF growth 1Y-1.02%
OCF growth 3Y71.68%
OCF growth 5Y17.25%