VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:VOW3 • DE0007664039

100.75 EUR
-1.35 (-1.32%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 05:36 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

VOW3 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While VOW3 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VOW3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VOW3 was profitable.
  • In the past year VOW3 had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years VOW3 has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years VOW3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VOW3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVOW3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • VOW3 has a Return On Assets (1.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VOW3 has a Return On Equity (3.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of VOW3 (3.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOW3 is in line with the industry average of 5.93%.
Industry RankSector 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%
VOW3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVOW3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • VOW3 has a Profit Margin (2.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VOW3 has a Operating Margin (5.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VOW3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • VOW3 has a Gross Margin (18.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VOW3's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
VOW3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVOW3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VOW3 is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VOW3 has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VOW3 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VOW3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingVOW3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
VOW3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVOW3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B

2.2 Solvency

  • VOW3 has an Altman-Z score of 1.06. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW3 is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.06, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • VOW3 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.06
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.76%
VOW3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVOW3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that VOW3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VOW3 has a Current ratio (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VOW3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW3 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, VOW3 is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.83
VOW3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVOW3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VOW3 have decreased strongly by -45.72% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, VOW3 shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% on average per year.
  • VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.49%.
  • Measured over the past years, VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.14% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.38% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-48.52%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VOW3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVOW3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100B 200B 300B
VOW3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVOW3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.13, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as reasonable.
  • 78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW3, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • VOW3 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.71, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VOW3.
  • 87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW3, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.78, VOW3 is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.13
Fwd PE 4.71
VOW3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVOW3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW3, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.97
VOW3.DE Per share dataVOW3.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.09%, VOW3 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • VOW3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.62.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, VOW3 pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.09%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VOW3 grows each year by 8.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 66.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW3. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • VOW3'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%
VOW3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVOW3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B
VOW3.DE Dividend Payout.VOW3.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VOW3.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF

FRA:VOW3 (2/6/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

100.75

-1.35 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)03-10
Inst Owners18.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.51B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target116.68 (15.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.09%
Yearly Dividend14.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP66.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)2%
PT rev (3m)2.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.13
Fwd PE 4.71
P/S 0.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.28
P/B 0.28
P/tB 0.54
EV/EBITDA 3.97
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY9.88%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY21.23%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY30.48%
SpS650.4
BVpS365.63
TBVpS185.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number286.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC4.76%
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-48.52%
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-PREF / VOW3.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOW3.DE.


What is the valuation status for VOW3 stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of VOW3 stock?

VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 10.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.28.


Is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF sustainable?

The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.3%.