SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:56S1 • FR0013154002
Current stock price
156.1 EUR
+4.6 (+3.04%)
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This 56S1.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 56S1.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 56S1 was profitable.
- In the past year 56S1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 56S1 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years 56S1 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.28%, 56S1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1's Return On Equity of 6.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- 56S1 has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.19%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- 56S1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.23%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.18%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.23%) for 56S1 is below the current ROIC(6.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.28% | ||
| ROE | 6.53% | ||
| ROIC | 6.19% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)7.54%
ROE(5y)16.68%
ROIC(3y)5.23%
ROIC(5y)11.87%
1.3 Margins
- 56S1 has a better Profit Margin (8.99%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 56S1 has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.88%, 56S1 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 56S1 has declined.
- 56S1's Gross Margin of 44.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 56S1 outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 56S1 has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.99% | ||
| GM | 44.71% |
OM growth 3Y-16.3%
OM growth 5Y-7.16%
PM growth 3Y-29.07%
PM growth 5Y-12.64%
GM growth 3Y-4.79%
GM growth 5Y-2.9%
2. 56S1.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 56S1 is destroying value.
- 56S1 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, 56S1 has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, 56S1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- 56S1 has an Altman-Z score of 3.52. This indicates that 56S1 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.52, 56S1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 56S1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.10. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 56S1 would need 7.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 56S1 has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that 56S1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of 56S1 (0.49) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC9.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that 56S1 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.03, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that 56S1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.58, 56S1 is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. 56S1.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.71% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, 56S1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.43% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, 56S1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.71%
EPS 3Y-20.14%
EPS 5Y1.13%
EPS Q2Q%3.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%2.27%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 56S1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.04%
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y18.07%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.28%
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 stable.
4. 56S1.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 35.48, the valuation of 56S1 can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 56S1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 56S1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of 56S1.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 56S1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, 56S1 is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 56S1 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 56S1 is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 56S1's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 56S1 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 56S1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)31.45
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
5. 56S1.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- 56S1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
- In the last 3 months the price of 56S1 has falen by -25.70%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.57, 56S1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.44, 56S1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 56S1 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.19%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 25.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 56S1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of 56S1 is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP25.01%
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
56S1.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:56S1 (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
156.1
+4.6 (+3.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Industry Strength10.81
Industry Growth92
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-23 2026-07-23
Inst Owners11.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.19B
Revenue(TTM)2.98B
Net Income(TTM)268.30M
Analysts84.21
Price Target240.56 (54.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.19%
DP25.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.72%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.81%
PT rev (1m)-8.14%
PT rev (3m)-8.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.35 | ||
| P/S | 5.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/B | 3.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
EPS(TTM)4.4
EY2.82%
EPS(NY)6.16
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)3.78
FCFY2.42%
OCF(TTM)7.87
OCFY5.04%
SpS30.66
BVpS42.21
TBVpS-3.03
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)31.45
Graham Number64.6436 (-58.59%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.28% | ||
| ROE | 6.53% | ||
| ROCE | 8.11% | ||
| ROIC | 6.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.99% | ||
| OM | 17.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.99% | ||
| GM | 44.71% | ||
| FCFM | 12.34% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)7.45%
ROE(3y)7.54%
ROE(5y)16.68%
ROIC(3y)5.23%
ROIC(5y)11.87%
ROICexc(3y)5.56%
ROICexc(5y)12.62%
ROICexgc(3y)18.67%
ROICexgc(5y)31.48%
ROCE(3y)6.85%
ROCE(5y)15.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.24%
OM growth 3Y-16.3%
OM growth 5Y-7.16%
PM growth 3Y-29.07%
PM growth 5Y-12.64%
GM growth 3Y-4.79%
GM growth 5Y-2.9%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
F-Score8
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)145.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.22%
Profit Quality(3y)157.37%
Profit Quality(5y)116.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.71%
EPS 3Y-20.14%
EPS 5Y1.13%
EPS Q2Q%3.41%
EPS Next Y17.04%
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y18.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%2.27%
Revenue Next Year7.37%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.28%
EBIT growth 1Y32.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.72%
EBIT growth 5Y1.39%
EBIT Next Year53.61%
EBIT Next 3Y26%
EBIT Next 5Y21.51%
FCF growth 1Y117.61%
FCF growth 3Y18.06%
FCF growth 5Y3.02%
OCF growth 1Y20.36%
OCF growth 3Y4.17%
OCF growth 5Y10.67%
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH / 56S1.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 56S1.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 56S1 stock?
SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 35.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.7.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 56S1 stock?
The dividend rating of SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH (56S1.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.01%.