VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VOW - DE0007664005 - Common Stock
105 EUR
-0.2 (-0.19%)
Overall VOW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VOW against 32 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. VOW has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VOW has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally VOW also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VOW had positive earnings in the past year.
VOW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VOW has been profitable.
VOW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.04%, VOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.63%, VOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.23%, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOW is in line with the industry average of 6.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.23% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VOW (2.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VOW has a Operating Margin (5.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOW has grown nicely.
VOW has a Gross Margin (18.34%) 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 | 5.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 18.34% |
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VOW is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VOW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VOW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VOW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VOW has an Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VOW has a Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
VOW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating 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 56.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC4.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that VOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.10, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.63% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VOW has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW underperforms 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VOW have decreased strongly by -45.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VOW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% on average per year.
VOW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.49%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.14% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.72%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-139.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
VOW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-47.43%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year1.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.27%
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.
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
VOW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.55.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOW is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.94, the valuation of VOW can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW is valued cheaper than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. VOW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.84%, VOW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.54, VOW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
VOW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VOW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.12%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
VOW pays out 66.30% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VOW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.3%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
FRA:VOW (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
105
-0.2 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.64B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target115.44 (9.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.84% |
Yearly Dividend14.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP66.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-65.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-118.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.95%
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)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
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)1.8%
PT rev (3m)-1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.42 | ||
| P/B | 0.29 | ||
| P/tB | 0.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.99 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY9.48%
EPS(NY)21.27
Fwd EY20.26%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY29.25%
SpS650.4
BVpS365.63
TBVpS185.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number286.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.63% | ||
| ROCE | 4.27% | ||
| ROIC | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.19% | ||
| OM | 5.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 18.34% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)4.84%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)6.68%
ROCE(3y)5.84%
ROCE(5y)5.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.38%
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score4
WACC4.79%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)51.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.72%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-139.67%
EPS Next Y-47.43%
EPS Next 2Y-1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
Revenue Next Year1.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y3.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.87%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year117.45%
EBIT Next 3Y38.5%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y-323.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.65%
OCF growth 3Y-23.71%
OCF growth 5Y-0.94%
VOLKSWAGEN AG / VOW.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VOW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOW.DE.
What is the valuation status for VOW stock?
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 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VOW stock?
The financial health rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.3%.