VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VOW - DE0007664005 - Common Stock
98.95 EUR
+1.35 (+1.38%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to VOW. VOW was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While VOW is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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
- In the past year VOW was profitable.
- VOW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years VOW has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years VOW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- VOW's Return On Assets of 1.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
- VOW's Return On Equity of 3.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
- VOW has a Return On Invested Capital (3.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOW is below the industry average of 6.43%.
| 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VOW has declined.
- VOW has a Operating Margin (5.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- VOW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.34%, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VOW has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VOW has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VOW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that VOW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.05, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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 46.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that VOW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- VOW's Current ratio of 1.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that VOW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, VOW is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- VOW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.72%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.28% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, VOW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.49% in the last year.
- 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 10.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VOW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-48.33%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y10.38%
Revenue Next Year0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.94, the valuation of VOW can be described as reasonable.
- 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.32), we can say VOW is valued rather cheaply.
- VOW is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.63.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.11%, VOW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, 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 1.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.11% |
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
- 66.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- VOW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.3%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
FRA:VOW (1/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
98.95
+1.35 (+1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/bmo
Inst Owners18.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.60B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target117.48 (18.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.11% |
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)1.77%
PT rev (3m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.93 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY10.06%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY21.62%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY31.04%
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 | 1.05 |
F-Score4
WACC4.73%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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-48.33%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y10.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
Revenue Next Year0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.87%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year107.5%
EBIT Next 3Y36.06%
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 3 / 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 1 / 10.
Is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.3%.