VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
103.65 EUR
-0.5 (-0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VOW3. VOW3 was compared to 32 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. VOW3 has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VOW3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VOW3 had positive earnings in the past year.
VOW3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VOW3 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VOW3 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.04%, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 has a Return On Equity of 3.63%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
VOW3 has a Return On Invested Capital (3.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOW3 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 VOW3 (2.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VOW3 has a Operating Margin of 5.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
VOW3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VOW3 has a Gross Margin of 18.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOW3 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
VOW3 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Altman-Z score of VOW3 (1.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that 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 59.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.78%
2.3 Liquidity
VOW3 has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that VOW3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
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.
VOW3's Quick ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 is outperformed by 62.50% 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 VOW3 have decreased strongly by -45.72% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.28% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.49% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.89% on average per year.
VOW3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-48.33%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.42, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% 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 26.61.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VOW3.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% 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-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.84%, VOW3 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
VOW3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.54.
VOW3'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
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.
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 (12/23/2025, 3:45:06 PM)
103.65
-0.5 (-0.48%)
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 Cap51.96B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target114.39 (10.36%)
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 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)2.52%
PT rev (3m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.99 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY9.6%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY20.64%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY29.63%
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
WACC4.78%
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 5Y11.89%
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 5Y3.27%
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-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 of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) 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 is the financial health of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.3%.