VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:VOW • DE0007664005
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87.875 EUR
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This VOW.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VOW.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VOW was profitable.
- In the past year VOW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- VOW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years VOW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VOW has a Return On Assets (1.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of VOW (3.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of VOW (2.20%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- VOW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.93%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% |
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.18%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)3.93%
ROIC(5y)3.78%
1.3 Margins
- VOW has a Profit Margin of 2.07%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VOW has declined.
- VOW has a Operating Margin of 3.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- VOW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VOW has a Gross Margin (17.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOW has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.07% | ||
| GM | 17.03% |
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-27.02%
PM growth 5Y-11.13%
GM growth 3Y-3.59%
GM growth 5Y-1.11%
2. VOW.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VOW is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VOW remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for VOW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VOW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.01, we must say that VOW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of VOW (1.01) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that VOW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- VOW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC4.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that VOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of VOW (1.09) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VOW has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of VOW (0.85) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. VOW.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VOW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.76%.
- The earnings per share for VOW have been decreasing by -23.57% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.84% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.63% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.76%
EPS 3Y-47.31%
EPS 5Y-23.57%
EPS Q2Q%-89.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%-4.73%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, VOW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 51.36% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VOW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y392.67%
EPS Next 2Y144.09%
EPS Next 3Y93.7%
EPS Next 5Y51.36%
Revenue Next Year1.87%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
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.
- 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.
4. VOW.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.25, VOW is valued on the expensive side.
- VOW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say VOW is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.11, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VOW.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. VOW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VOW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOW is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
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.
- VOW's earnings are expected to grow with 93.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y144.09%
EPS Next 3Y93.7%
5. VOW.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VOW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.16%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.60, VOW pays a better dividend. On top of this VOW pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VOW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VOW decreases each year by -2.32%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- VOW pays out 66.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.83%
EPS Next 2Y144.09%
EPS Next 3Y93.7%
VOW.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:VOW (3/23/2026, 5:29:58 PM)
87.875
+0.88 (+1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)03-10 2026-03-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners18.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap44.05B
Revenue(TTM)321.91B
Net Income(TTM)6.67B
Analysts82.86
Price Target129.88 (47.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.16% |
Yearly Dividend8.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.32%
DP66.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-104.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-118.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-90.52%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.15%
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)12.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.94 | ||
| P/B | 0.23 | ||
| P/tB | 0.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
EPS(TTM)4.34
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY24.34%
FCF(TTM)-0.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)29.94
OCFY34.07%
SpS642.16
BVpS375.58
TBVpS193.1
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number191.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROCE | 2.98% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.87% | ||
| OM | 3.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.07% | ||
| GM | 17.03% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.18%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)3.93%
ROIC(5y)3.78%
ROICexc(3y)4.9%
ROICexc(5y)4.69%
ROICexgc(3y)6.79%
ROICexgc(5y)6.46%
ROCE(3y)5.32%
ROCE(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.4%
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-27.02%
PM growth 5Y-11.13%
GM growth 3Y-3.59%
GM growth 5Y-1.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 30.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
F-Score4
WACC4.06%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)49.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.76%
EPS 3Y-47.31%
EPS 5Y-23.57%
EPS Q2Q%-89.95%
EPS Next Y392.67%
EPS Next 2Y144.09%
EPS Next 3Y93.7%
EPS Next 5Y51.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%-4.73%
Revenue Next Year1.87%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.94%
EBIT growth 5Y5.06%
EBIT Next Year342.35%
EBIT Next 3Y48.81%
EBIT Next 5Y29.96%
FCF growth 1Y-480%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.49%
OCF growth 3Y-19.24%
OCF growth 5Y-9.63%
VOLKSWAGEN AG / VOW.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VOW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOW.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for VOLKSWAGEN AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) stock?
VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.83%.