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DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:4DS - DE0007830572 - Common Stock

18.25 EUR
-0.2 (-1.08%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

4DS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making 4DS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 4DS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make 4DS a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 4DS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 4DS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 4DS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years 4DS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
4DS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF4DS.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 10M -10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

  • 4DS has a Return On Assets of 7.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: 4DS outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of 4DS (10.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.12%, 4DS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 4DS is in line with the industry average of 10.43%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.99%) for 4DS is below the current ROIC(15.12%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7%
ROE 10.18%
ROIC 15.12%
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)6.36%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)9.99%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
4DS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC4DS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.63%, 4DS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 4DS has grown nicely.
  • 4DS's Operating Margin of 16.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 4DS outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • 4DS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of 4DS (69.45%) is better than 87.18% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 4DS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.98%
PM (TTM) 6.63%
GM 69.45%
OM growth 3Y86.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y65.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.74%
GM growth 5Y-15.12%
4DS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins4DS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 4DS is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for 4DS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • 4DS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 4DS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
4DS.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding4DS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
4DS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets4DS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.69 indicates that 4DS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 4DS has a better Altman-Z score (8.69) than 97.44% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 4DS is 0.28, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 4DS, only 0.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • 4DS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. 4DS outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that 4DS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, 4DS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.28
Altman-Z 8.69
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC7.69%
4DS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF4DS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.32 indicates that 4DS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • 4DS's Current ratio of 4.32 is amongst the best of the industry. 4DS outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • 4DS has a Quick Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that 4DS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • 4DS's Quick ratio of 2.67 is amongst the best of the industry. 4DS outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.32
Quick Ratio 2.67
4DS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites4DS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.61% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, 4DS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 46.93% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, 4DS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -33.05% in the last year.
  • 4DS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y46.93%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.5%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.75% on average over the next years.
  • 4DS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.6%
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
EPS Next 5Y7.75%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y12.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.29%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4DS.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates4DS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20M 40M 60M
4DS.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates4DS.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 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 41.48, the valuation of 4DS can be described as expensive.
  • 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 4DS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 4DS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
  • 4DS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.34.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 4DS is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 4DS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.48
Fwd PE 14.34
4DS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings4DS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 4DS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 4DS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.67
EV/EBITDA 8.61
4DS.DE Per share data4DS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of 4DS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as 4DS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.81%, 4DS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.61, 4DS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, 4DS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.81%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
4DS.DE Yearly Dividends per share4DS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.05 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
4DS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend4DS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG

FRA:4DS (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

18.25

-0.2 (-1.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)09-30
Earnings (Next)05-29
Inst Owners4.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap109.32M
Revenue(TTM)39.56M
Net Income(TTM)2.62M
Analysts80
Price Target19.48 (6.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.81%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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%
PT rev (3m)2.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.48
Fwd PE 14.34
P/S 2.76
P/FCF 10.67
P/OCF 8.41
P/B 4.24
P/tB 4.31
EV/EBITDA 8.61
EPS(TTM)0.44
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY9.37%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY11.89%
SpS6.6
BVpS4.3
TBVpS4.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7%
ROE 10.18%
ROCE 21.48%
ROIC 15.12%
ROICexc 20.07%
ROICexgc 20.42%
OM 16.98%
PM (TTM) 6.63%
GM 69.45%
FCFM 25.89%
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)6.36%
ROE(5y)-1.1%
ROIC(3y)9.99%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
ROICexc(3y)12.34%
ROICexc(5y)9.62%
ROICexgc(3y)12.46%
ROICexgc(5y)9.69%
ROCE(3y)14.23%
ROCE(5y)11.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y65.73%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y65.01%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y86.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y65.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.74%
GM growth 5Y-15.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.28
Debt/EBITDA 0.19
Cap/Depr 50.95%
Cap/Sales 6.98%
Interest Coverage 8.51
Cash Conversion 107.17%
Profit Quality 390.41%
Current Ratio 4.32
Quick Ratio 2.67
Altman-Z 8.69
F-Score6
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.97
Cap/Depr(3y)72.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.64%
Profit Quality(3y)200.67%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.61%
EPS 3Y46.93%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%6.8%
EPS Next Y-5.6%
EPS Next 2Y27.64%
EPS Next 3Y18.39%
EPS Next 5Y7.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-33.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.5%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%-57.42%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y12.89%
Revenue Next 5Y7.29%
EBIT growth 1Y66.43%
EBIT growth 3Y64.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.71%
EBIT Next 3Y22.72%
EBIT Next 5Y17.41%
FCF growth 1Y157.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.29%
OCF growth 1Y153.81%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y25.7%

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG / 4DS.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 4DS.DE.


What is the valuation status of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of 4DS stock?

DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) is expected to decline by -5.6% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG sustainable?

The dividend rating of DALDRUP & SOEHNE AG (4DS.DE) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.