VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
102.25 EUR
+0.15 (+0.15%)
Overall VOW3 gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VOW3 against 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. VOW3 has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VOW3 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- VOW3 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- VOW3 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%, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW3 has a Return On Equity (3.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VOW3's Return On Invested Capital of 3.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
- VOW3 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.41%. This is below the industry average of 6.42%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.04%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.40%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOW3 has grown nicely.
- VOW3 has a Gross Margin of 18.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
- VOW3'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), VOW3 is destroying value.
- VOW3 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VOW3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that VOW3 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.06, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- VOW3 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.75%
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 of 1.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that VOW3 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VOW3 has a worse Quick ratio (0.83) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- VOW3 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.72%.
- 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%.
- VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.14% yearly.
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
- VOW3 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.38% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.15% on average over the next years.
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
- VOW3 is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.28.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW3's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.78, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as very cheap.
- 89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW3, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VOW3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say VOW3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VOW3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VOW3 is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.97 |
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
- VOW3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.13%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.63, VOW3 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- VOW3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VOW3 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.12%!
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.
- The dividend of VOW3 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.3%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
FRA:VOW3 (1/14/2026, 9:48:46 AM)
102.25
+0.15 (+0.15%)
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 Cap51.26B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target114.39 (11.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
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)0.46%
PT rev (3m)0.81%
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 | 10.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.97 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY9.73%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY20.92%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY30.04%
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 | 1.06 |
F-Score4
WACC4.75%
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-PREF / VOW3.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 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 4 / 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 10.28 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%.