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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC (A4S.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:A4S - US03076C1062 - Common Stock

399.5 EUR
+6.6 (+1.68%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to A4S. A4S was compared to 121 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. A4S scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. A4S is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year A4S was profitable.
In the past year A4S had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years A4S has always been profitable.
A4S had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
A4S.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFA4S.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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

A4S has a Return On Assets of 1.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: A4S outperforms 56.20% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of A4S (56.17%) is better than 97.52% of its industry peers.
A4S's Return On Invested Capital of 2.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. A4S outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for A4S is significantly below the industry average of 9.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.01%) for A4S is below the current ROIC(2.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.91%
ROE 56.17%
ROIC 2.39%
ROA(3y)1.65%
ROA(5y)1.49%
ROE(3y)62.13%
ROE(5y)51.8%
ROIC(3y)2.01%
ROIC(5y)1.73%
A4S.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICA4S.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

A4S has a Profit Margin (19.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
A4S's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 30.50%, A4S is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A4S's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
A4S's Gross Margin of 52.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. A4S outperforms 64.46% of its industry peers.
A4S's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.5%
PM (TTM) 19.59%
GM 52.46%
OM growth 3Y3.43%
OM growth 5Y10.96%
PM growth 3Y-2.6%
PM growth 5Y5.26%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y3.31%
A4S.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsA4S.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for A4S has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
A4S has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
A4S has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
A4S.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingA4S.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
A4S.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsA4S.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that A4S is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of A4S (0.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A4S has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.74. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as A4S would need 6.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of A4S (6.74) is better than 66.94% of its industry peers.
A4S has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of A4S (6.12) is worse than 71.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.12
Debt/FCF 6.74
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
A4S.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFA4S.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that A4S may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
A4S's Current ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. A4S outperforms 46.28% of its industry peers.
A4S has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that A4S is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A4S's Quick ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. A4S outperforms 47.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.68
A4S.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesA4S.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

A4S shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.75%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
A4S shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.12%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.82% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.75%
EPS 3Y14.95%
EPS 5Y16.3%
EPS Q2Q%21.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y10.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.97% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.69%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.16%
EPS Next 5Y6.97%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.94%

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 stable.
A4S.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesA4S.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B
A4S.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesA4S.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.32 indicates a correct valuation of A4S.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, A4S is valued a bit cheaper than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
A4S's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.18, the valuation of A4S can be described as very reasonable.
A4S's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. A4S is cheaper than 84.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, A4S is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.32
Fwd PE 11.18
A4S.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsA4S.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of A4S indicates a rather cheap valuation: A4S is cheaper than 90.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.39
EV/EBITDA N/A
A4S.DE Per share dataA4S.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A4S's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A4S has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

A4S has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%.
A4S's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.55.
A4S's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%

5.2 History

The dividend of A4S is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.56%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.56%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
A4S.DE Yearly Dividends per shareA4S.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

16.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by A4S. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of A4S is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP16.3%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.16%
A4S.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendA4S.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B
A4S.DE Dividend Payout.A4S.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.A4S.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC

FRA:A4S (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

399.5

+6.6 (+1.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners87.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.12B
Revenue(TTM)18.51B
Net Income(TTM)3.63B
Analysts73
Price Target479.62 (20.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.41%
Yearly Dividend5.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.56%
DP16.3%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.4%
Min EPS beat(2)0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)0.47%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1.7%
Min EPS beat(4)0.34%
Max EPS beat(4)3.55%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.96%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.48%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.48%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.62%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.25%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.77%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.32
Fwd PE 11.18
P/S 2.34
P/FCF 7.39
P/OCF 7.17
P/B 6.71
P/tB 6.71
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)32.44
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)35.74
Fwd EY8.95%
FCF(TTM)54.07
FCFY13.54%
OCF(TTM)55.7
OCFY13.94%
SpS170.8
BVpS59.55
TBVpS59.55
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number208.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.91%
ROE 56.17%
ROCE 3.68%
ROIC 2.39%
ROICexc 2.52%
ROICexgc 5.89%
OM 30.5%
PM (TTM) 19.59%
GM 52.46%
FCFM 31.66%
ROA(3y)1.65%
ROA(5y)1.49%
ROE(3y)62.13%
ROE(5y)51.8%
ROIC(3y)2.01%
ROIC(5y)1.73%
ROICexc(3y)2.11%
ROICexc(5y)1.81%
ROICexgc(3y)4.74%
ROICexgc(5y)4.4%
ROCE(3y)3.2%
ROCE(5y)2.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.97%
OM growth 3Y3.43%
OM growth 5Y10.96%
PM growth 3Y-2.6%
PM growth 5Y5.26%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y3.31%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.12
Debt/FCF 6.74
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 0.95%
Interest Coverage 6.89
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 161.64%
Current Ratio 0.68
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 0.46
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)176.65%
Profit Quality(5y)187.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.75%
EPS 3Y14.95%
EPS 5Y16.3%
EPS Q2Q%21.85%
EPS Next Y11.69%
EPS Next 2Y9.83%
EPS Next 3Y9.16%
EPS Next 5Y6.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y10.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.94%
EBIT growth 1Y21.6%
EBIT growth 3Y13.84%
EBIT growth 5Y18.53%
EBIT Next Year23.38%
EBIT Next 3Y8.62%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y64.22%
FCF growth 3Y26.05%
FCF growth 5Y23.9%
OCF growth 1Y60.6%
OCF growth 3Y25.64%
OCF growth 5Y23.02%

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC / A4S.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to A4S.DE.


What is the valuation status for A4S stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC (A4S.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC?

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC (A4S.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC (A4S.DE) is 12.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.71.


What is the financial health of AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC (A4S.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC (A4S.DE) is 3 / 10.