BLOCK INC (SQ3.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:SQ3 • US8522341036

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51.1 EUR
-1.02 (-1.96%)
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This SQ3.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SQ3.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SQ3 had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SQ3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years SQ3 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years SQ3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SQ3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSQ3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.30%, SQ3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SQ3 has a Return On Equity (5.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.71%, SQ3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SQ3 is below the industry average of 8.81%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.71%) for SQ3 is above the 3 year average (4.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.3%
ROE 5.88%
ROIC 7.71%
ROA(3y)3.74%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)4.3%
ROIC(3y)4.43%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SQ3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSQ3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of SQ3 (5.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SQ3 has grown nicely.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 12.59%, SQ3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SQ3 has grown nicely.
  • SQ3 has a Gross Margin of 42.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SQ3 outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
  • SQ3's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.59%
PM (TTM) 5.4%
GM 42.82%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y49.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y19.19%
GM growth 3Y7.8%
GM growth 5Y8.27%
SQ3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSQ3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. SQ3.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SQ3 is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SQ3 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SQ3 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SQ3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SQ3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSQ3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
SQ3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSQ3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • SQ3 has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is not the best score and indicates that SQ3 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SQ3 has a better Altman-Z score (2.59) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • SQ3 has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.57. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SQ3 would need 3.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SQ3 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.57) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that SQ3 is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, SQ3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 3.57
Altman-Z 2.59
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.57%
SQ3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSQ3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that SQ3 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SQ3 has a Current ratio of 2.20. This is in the better half of the industry: SQ3 outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.19 indicates that SQ3 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SQ3's Quick ratio of 2.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SQ3 outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.2
Quick Ratio 2.19
SQ3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSQ3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. SQ3.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for SQ3 have decreased strongly by -29.67% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, SQ3 shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 23.65% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, SQ3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.30% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 20.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.67%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5Y23.65%
EPS Q2Q%-8.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.54% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SQ3 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y48.93%
EPS Next 2Y40.93%
EPS Next 3Y35.74%
EPS Next 5Y29.54%
Revenue Next Year10.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11%
Revenue Next 5Y10.39%

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.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
SQ3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSQ3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B
SQ3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSQ3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 5 10

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4. SQ3.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SQ3 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.81.
  • SQ3's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, SQ3 is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.69, which indicates a correct valuation of SQ3.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SQ3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SQ3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say SQ3 is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.81
Fwd PE 16.69
SQ3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSQ3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SQ3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SQ3 is cheaper than 65.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SQ3's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.55
EV/EBITDA 10.58
SQ3.DE Per share dataSQ3.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • SQ3 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SQ3's earnings are expected to grow with 35.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y40.93%
EPS Next 3Y35.74%

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5. SQ3.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SQ3 does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

SQ3.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BLOCK INC

FRA:SQ3 (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

51.1

-1.02 (-1.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners81.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.61B
Revenue(TTM)24.19B
Net Income(TTM)1.31B
Analysts81.63
Price Target71.24 (39.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.2%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-17.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.25%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.2%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.66%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.8%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.68%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.81
Fwd PE 16.69
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 14.55
P/OCF 13.68
P/B 1.59
P/tB 3.89
EV/EBITDA 10.58
EPS(TTM)2.06
EY4.03%
EPS(NY)3.06
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)3.74
OCFY7.31%
SpS35.04
BVpS32.16
TBVpS13.14
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number38.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.3%
ROE 5.88%
ROCE 10.44%
ROIC 7.71%
ROICexc 10.23%
ROICexgc 25.43%
OM 12.59%
PM (TTM) 5.4%
GM 42.82%
FCFM 10.02%
ROA(3y)3.74%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)4.3%
ROIC(3y)4.43%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.05%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.79%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y32.73%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y15.49%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y49.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y19.19%
GM growth 3Y7.8%
GM growth 5Y8.27%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 3.57
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 41.96%
Cap/Sales 0.64%
Interest Coverage 12.36
Cash Conversion 75.54%
Profit Quality 185.71%
Current Ratio 2.2
Quick Ratio 2.19
Altman-Z 2.59
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)39.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.67%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5Y23.65%
EPS Q2Q%-8.45%
EPS Next Y48.93%
EPS Next 2Y40.93%
EPS Next 3Y35.74%
EPS Next 5Y29.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y11.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.56%
Sales Q2Q%3.65%
Revenue Next Year10.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.31%
Revenue Next 3Y11%
Revenue Next 5Y10.39%
EBIT growth 1Y80.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y80.52%
EBIT Next Year134.59%
EBIT Next 3Y50.54%
EBIT Next 5Y15.43%
FCF growth 1Y56.09%
FCF growth 3Y681.09%
FCF growth 5Y58.39%
OCF growth 1Y51.09%
OCF growth 3Y144.77%
OCF growth 5Y46.55%

BLOCK INC / SQ3.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BLOCK INC (SQ3.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SQ3.DE.


What is the valuation status of BLOCK INC (SQ3.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BLOCK INC (SQ3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BLOCK INC?

BLOCK INC (SQ3.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SQ3 stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BLOCK INC (SQ3.DE) is expected to grow by 48.93% in the next year.