VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:VOW • DE0007664005
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years VOW has been profitable.
- 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.
- VOW has a Return On Equity of 3.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- VOW has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.20%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOW is below the industry average of 6.04%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.07%, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VOW has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.87%, VOW is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- VOW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VOW's Gross Margin of 17.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOW is outperformed by 60.00% of 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-13.21%
OM growth 5Y-2.41%
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.
- VOW has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for VOW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- VOW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.01, VOW is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC5.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- VOW has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that VOW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.09, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same 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.
- VOW's Quick ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOW is outperformed by 66.67% 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%.
- VOW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.57% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, VOW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.84% in the last year.
- VOW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.63% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 51.36% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.96% on average over the next years.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.10, the valuation of VOW can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VOW.
- VOW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- VOW is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.08.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% 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 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.16%, VOW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.62, 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 1.91.
| 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
- 66.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW. 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 (3/20/2026, 4:14:47 PM)
87.25
-0.25 (-0.29%)
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 Cap43.74B
Revenue(TTM)321.91B
Net Income(TTM)6.67B
Analysts82.86
Price Target129.88 (48.86%)
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 | 20.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.23 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
EPS(TTM)4.34
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY24.51%
FCF(TTM)-0.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)29.94
OCFY34.32%
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)4.89%
ROICexc(5y)4.69%
ROICexgc(3y)6.79%
ROICexgc(5y)6.46%
ROCE(3y)5.32%
ROCE(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.43%
OM growth 3Y-13.21%
OM growth 5Y-2.41%
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 | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 30.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
F-Score4
WACC5.25%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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-8.97%
EBIT growth 5Y5.04%
EBIT Next Year331.43%
EBIT Next 3Y47.57%
EBIT Next 5Y29.31%
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 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 3 / 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.83%.