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

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:VOW3 • DE0007664039

104.1 EUR
-0.45 (-0.43%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 09:00 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VOW3 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VOW3 against 32 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally 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.
  • VOW3 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.04%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% 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 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • VOW3's Return On Invested Capital of 3.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
  • VOW3 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.16%.
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 2.04%, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% 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 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
  • VOW3 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VOW3 is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW3 is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VOW3 has a Altman-Z score (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VOW3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.05
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC4.82%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.10, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same 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: 62.50% 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

  • VOW3 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.
  • 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-48.52%
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.
  • 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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.46, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VOW3 is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.03. VOW3 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.87, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VOW3.
  • VOW3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOW3 is cheaper than 78.13% 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 27.97.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.46
Fwd PE 4.87
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

  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.96
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

  • VOW3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.16%, which is a nice return.
  • VOW3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.37.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, VOW3 pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.16%

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 (2/11/2026, 9:00:17 AM)

104.1

-0.45 (-0.43%)

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 Cap52.19B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target129.44 (24.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.16%
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)13.15%
PT rev (3m)15.72%
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)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.46
Fwd PE 4.87
P/S 0.16
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.39
P/B 0.28
P/tB 0.56
EV/EBITDA 3.96
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY9.56%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY20.55%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY29.5%
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 1.05
F-Score4
WACC4.82%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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 10.46 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%.