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ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ZAL - DE000ZAL1111 - Common Stock

24.92 EUR
-0.36 (-1.42%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

ZAL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ZAL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ZAL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings would make ZAL suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ZAL was profitable.
ZAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ZAL has always been profitable.
ZAL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ZAL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZAL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

ZAL's Return On Assets of 2.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZAL outperforms 50.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ZAL (8.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ZAL's Return On Invested Capital of 5.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZAL outperforms 50.85% of its industry peers.
ZAL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.34%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.47%) for ZAL is above the 3 year average (3.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 8.44%
ROIC 5.47%
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)2.26%
ROE(3y)4.56%
ROE(5y)6.95%
ROIC(3y)3.34%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
ZAL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZAL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

ZAL's Profit Margin of 2.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZAL outperforms 52.54% of its industry peers.
ZAL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ZAL has a Operating Margin (3.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ZAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.37%, ZAL is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.63% of the companies in the same industry.
ZAL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.3%
PM (TTM) 2.06%
GM 40.37%
OM growth 3Y-2.26%
OM growth 5Y7.72%
PM growth 3Y1.6%
PM growth 5Y9.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.89%
ZAL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZAL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ZAL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZAL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ZAL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ZAL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ZAL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingZAL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ZAL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZAL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.33 indicates that ZAL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ZAL (2.33) is better than 62.71% of its industry peers.
ZAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.63. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZAL would need 3.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.63, ZAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that ZAL is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, ZAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.63
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC6.25%
ZAL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZAL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

ZAL has a Current Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ZAL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ZAL's Current ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZAL outperforms 42.37% of its industry peers.
ZAL has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a bad value and indicates that ZAL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ZAL has a Quick ratio (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.59
ZAL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZAL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ZAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.72%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, ZAL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.06% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ZAL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.72%
EPS 3Y2.91%
EPS 5Y23.33%
EPS Q2Q%-64.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y0.7%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%26.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.37% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ZAL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.49%
EPS Next 5Y27.37%
Revenue Next Year16.69%
Revenue Next 2Y15.07%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ZAL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZAL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
ZAL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZAL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.80, the valuation of ZAL can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ZAL.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ZAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say ZAL is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.33, ZAL is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZAL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ZAL is cheaper than 61.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, ZAL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.8
Fwd PE 16.33
ZAL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZAL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ZAL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
ZAL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.57
EV/EBITDA 8.43
ZAL.DE Per share dataZAL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ZAL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ZAL's earnings are expected to grow with 24.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y25.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ZAL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ZALANDO SE

FRA:ZAL (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

24.92

-0.36 (-1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Inst Owners57.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.58B
Revenue(TTM)11.57B
Net Income(TTM)239.00M
Analysts78.18
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-32.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-62.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)210.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-62.87%
Max EPS beat(4)892.08%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)93.43%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)41.34%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.84%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.64%
PT rev (1m)-1.09%
PT rev (3m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.8
Fwd PE 16.33
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 16.57
P/OCF 10.78
P/B 2.32
P/tB 5.36
EV/EBITDA 8.43
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY6.03%
OCF(TTM)2.31
OCFY9.28%
SpS43.81
BVpS10.72
TBVpS4.65
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number14.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 8.44%
ROCE 8.93%
ROIC 5.47%
ROICexc 8.23%
ROICexgc 18.89%
OM 3.3%
PM (TTM) 2.06%
GM 40.37%
FCFM 3.43%
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)2.26%
ROE(3y)4.56%
ROE(5y)6.95%
ROIC(3y)3.34%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
ROICexc(3y)9.52%
ROICexc(5y)14.27%
ROICexgc(3y)13.4%
ROICexgc(5y)19.23%
ROCE(3y)5.45%
ROCE(5y)7.5%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.49%
OM growth 3Y-2.26%
OM growth 5Y7.72%
PM growth 3Y1.6%
PM growth 5Y9.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.89%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.63
Debt/EBITDA 1.61
Cap/Depr 55.55%
Cap/Sales 1.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.63%
Profit Quality 166.19%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.59
Altman-Z 2.33
F-Score7
WACC6.25%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)86.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.86%
Profit Quality(3y)549.88%
Profit Quality(5y)378.62%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.72%
EPS 3Y2.91%
EPS 5Y23.33%
EPS Q2Q%-64.71%
EPS Next Y19.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.42%
EPS Next 3Y24.49%
EPS Next 5Y27.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y0.7%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%26.46%
Revenue Next Year16.69%
Revenue Next 2Y15.07%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
EBIT growth 1Y2.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.58%
EBIT growth 5Y18.79%
EBIT Next Year118.17%
EBIT Next 3Y43.08%
EBIT Next 5Y33.41%
FCF growth 1Y-18.24%
FCF growth 3Y16.44%
FCF growth 5Y84.9%
OCF growth 1Y-20.35%
OCF growth 3Y2.01%
OCF growth 5Y14.86%

ZALANDO SE / ZAL.DE FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZAL.DE.


What is the valuation status of ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ZALANDO SE?

ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) is expected to grow by 19.6% in the next year.