FRIEDRICH VORWERK GROUP SE (VH2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VH2 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A255F11 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, VH2 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VH2 was compared to 60 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VH2 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. VH2 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VH2 was profitable.
VH2 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VH2 has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years VH2 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.17%, VH2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VH2 (17.45%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.56%, VH2 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.17% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROIC | 14.56% |
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)8.7%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VH2's Profit Margin of 7.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VH2 is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
VH2's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.69%, VH2 is doing worse than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VH2 has declined.
The Gross Margin of VH2 (52.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VH2 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.18% | ||
| GM | 52.35% |
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y-4.94%
PM growth 3Y-9.21%
PM growth 5Y-14.63%
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VH2 is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VH2 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, VH2 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, VH2 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VH2 has an Altman-Z score of 5.62. This indicates that VH2 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VH2 has a Altman-Z score of 5.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. VH2 outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
VH2 has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.28. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VH2 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. VH2 outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that VH2 is not too dependend on debt financing.
VH2 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.12) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.62 |
ROIC/WACC2
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that VH2 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.66, VH2 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VH2 has a Quick Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that VH2 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VH2's Quick ratio of 1.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VH2 outperforms 68.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VH2 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 252.50%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, VH2 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VH2 shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 33.48%.
VH2 shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)252.5%
EPS 3Y9.3%
EPS 5Y4.74%
EPS Q2Q%131.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.48%
Revenue growth 3Y21.32%
Revenue growth 5Y22.68%
Sales Q2Q%62.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y12.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.91, VH2 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VH2 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
VH2's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.78.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.51, VH2 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
VH2's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VH2 is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.32, VH2 is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VH2's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. VH2 is more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VH2's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VH2 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VH2's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)7.16
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.51%, VH2 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 62.39, VH2 is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, VH2's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
VH2 pays out 6.71% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.71%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
FRA:VH2 (4/28/2025, 11:25:39 AM)
60.7
-0.9 (-1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Analysts78
Price Target52.39 (-13.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP6.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)31.71%
PT rev (3m)63.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)13.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)44.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.51 | ||
| P/S | 2.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.8 | ||
| P/B | 5.92 | ||
| P/tB | 6.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY3.64%
FCF(TTM)6
FCFY9.88%
OCF(TTM)7.78
OCFY12.82%
SpS24.92
BVpS10.25
TBVpS9.98
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)7.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.17% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROCE | 20.05% | ||
| ROIC | 14.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 42.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.27% | ||
| OM | 10.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.18% | ||
| GM | 52.35% | ||
| FCFM | 24.07% |
ROA(3y)5.67%
ROA(5y)8.7%
ROE(3y)11.3%
ROE(5y)19.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.16%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.55%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y-4.94%
PM growth 3Y-9.21%
PM growth 5Y-14.63%
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 167.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 208.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 335.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.62 |
F-Score6
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC2
Cap/Depr(3y)175.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)252.5%
EPS 3Y9.3%
EPS 5Y4.74%
EPS Q2Q%131.12%
EPS Next Y12.44%
EPS Next 2Y15.56%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.48%
Revenue growth 3Y21.32%
Revenue growth 5Y22.68%
Sales Q2Q%62.15%
Revenue Next Year11.6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6547.09%
EBIT growth 3Y13.6%
EBIT growth 5Y16.62%
EBIT Next Year57.78%
EBIT Next 3Y27.28%
EBIT Next 5Y18.51%
FCF growth 1Y497.84%
FCF growth 3Y142.39%
FCF growth 5Y17.42%
OCF growth 1Y208.55%
OCF growth 3Y73.43%
OCF growth 5Y21.34%