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SYMRISE AG (SY1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:SY1 - DE000SYM9999 - Common Stock

80.26 EUR
-0.42 (-0.52%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 11:59:55 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SY1. SY1 was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While SY1 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SY1 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SY1 was profitable.
In the past year SY1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SY1 has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SY1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SY1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSY1.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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

SY1 has a Return On Assets of 6.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: SY1 outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
SY1 has a Return On Equity of 13.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: SY1 outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
SY1 has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SY1 outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
SY1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.52%) for SY1 is above the 3 year average (6.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.56%
ROE 13.65%
ROIC 9.52%
ROA(3y)4.56%
ROA(5y)4.91%
ROE(3y)9.76%
ROE(5y)10.92%
ROIC(3y)6.92%
ROIC(5y)7.03%
SY1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSY1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.17%, SY1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
SY1's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SY1 (15.01%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SY1 has remained more or less at the same level.
SY1's Gross Margin of 40.57% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SY1 outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SY1 has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.01%
PM (TTM) 10.17%
GM 40.57%
OM growth 3Y-1.06%
OM growth 5Y1.23%
PM growth 3Y-1.04%
PM growth 5Y2.02%
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
SY1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSY1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SY1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
SY1 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SY1 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SY1 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SY1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSY1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SY1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSY1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

SY1 has an Altman-Z score of 3.14. This indicates that SY1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SY1 has a Altman-Z score of 3.14. This is in the better half of the industry: SY1 outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
SY1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is a neutral value as SY1 would need 4.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SY1 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.41) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that SY1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, SY1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 4.41
Altman-Z 3.14
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC6.33%
SY1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSY1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

SY1 has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that SY1 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SY1 has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is in the lower half of the industry: SY1 underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SY1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, SY1 is not doing good in the industry: 69.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SY1 does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 0.83
SY1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSY1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.44% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SY1 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.05% on average per year.
SY1 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.15%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.44%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y10.05%
EPS Q2Q%12.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y9.32%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%-0.45%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SY1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.19% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SY1 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.76%
EPS Next 2Y10.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPS Next 5Y8.19%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SY1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSY1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
SY1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSY1.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 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.11, SY1 is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SY1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SY1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say SY1 is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SY1.
SY1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, SY1 is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.11
Fwd PE 18.89
SY1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSY1.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 SY1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SY1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.49
EV/EBITDA 12.67
SY1.DE Per share dataSY1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SY1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of SY1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y10.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%, SY1 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.14, SY1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, SY1 is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

5.2 History

The dividend of SY1 has a limited annual growth rate of 3.66%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
SY1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSY1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

SY1 pays out 33.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SY1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.09%
EPS Next 2Y10.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
SY1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSY1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
SY1.DE Dividend Payout.SY1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SY1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SYMRISE AG

FRA:SY1 (10/22/2025, 11:59:55 AM)

80.26

-0.42 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28
Inst Owners62.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.22B
Analysts76.43
Price Target107.32 (33.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%
Yearly Dividend1.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.66%
DP33.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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)-1.65%
PT rev (3m)-7.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.11
Fwd PE 18.89
P/S 2.25
P/FCF 20.49
P/OCF 14.32
P/B 3.02
P/tB 9.53
EV/EBITDA 12.67
EPS(TTM)3.63
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)4.25
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)5.61
OCFY6.98%
SpS35.68
BVpS26.57
TBVpS8.42
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)2.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.56%
ROE 13.65%
ROCE 12.8%
ROIC 9.52%
ROICexc 10.16%
ROICexgc 18.92%
OM 15.01%
PM (TTM) 10.17%
GM 40.57%
FCFM 10.98%
ROA(3y)4.56%
ROA(5y)4.91%
ROE(3y)9.76%
ROE(5y)10.92%
ROIC(3y)6.92%
ROIC(5y)7.03%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.73%
ROICexgc(3y)13.74%
ROICexgc(5y)14.59%
ROCE(3y)9.29%
ROCE(5y)9.44%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.57%
OM growth 3Y-1.06%
OM growth 5Y1.23%
PM growth 3Y-1.04%
PM growth 5Y2.02%
GM growth 3Y0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.32%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 4.41
Debt/EBITDA 1.34
Cap/Depr 77.95%
Cap/Sales 4.73%
Interest Coverage 10.72
Cash Conversion 74.53%
Profit Quality 108.01%
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 3.14
F-Score7
WACC6.33%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)85.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.93%
Profit Quality(3y)99.14%
Profit Quality(5y)109.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.44%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y10.05%
EPS Q2Q%12.28%
EPS Next Y11.76%
EPS Next 2Y10.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPS Next 5Y8.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y9.32%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%-0.45%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y2.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y21.33%
EBIT growth 3Y8.17%
EBIT growth 5Y9.29%
EBIT Next Year48.99%
EBIT Next 3Y19.23%
EBIT Next 5Y13.61%
FCF growth 1Y65.83%
FCF growth 3Y23.66%
FCF growth 5Y11.86%
OCF growth 1Y79.11%
OCF growth 3Y19.89%
OCF growth 5Y10.35%