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CADELER A/S-ADR (CDLR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CDLR - US12738K1097 - ADR

21.15 USD
-1.03 (-4.64%)
Last: 8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall CDLR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CDLR against 49 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While CDLR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CDLR is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CDLR had positive earnings in the past year.
CDLR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CDLR 4 years were profitable.
CDLR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CDLR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCDLR 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 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

CDLR has a Return On Assets (3.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CDLR's Return On Equity of 7.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CDLR outperforms 48.98% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.76%, CDLR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CDLR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.13%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.54%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.76%) for CDLR is above the 3 year average (3.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.84%
ROE 7.71%
ROIC 3.76%
ROA(3y)3.19%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)4.35%
ROE(5y)0.82%
ROIC(3y)3.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CDLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCDLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

CDLR's Profit Margin of 23.95% is amongst the best of the industry. CDLR outperforms 95.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CDLR has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CDLR (27.22%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CDLR has grown nicely.
CDLR has a better Gross Margin (48.86%) than 91.84% of its industry peers.
CDLR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.22%
PM (TTM) 23.95%
GM 48.86%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y28.86%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.41%
GM growth 5YN/A
CDLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCDLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CDLR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CDLR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CDLR has more shares outstanding
CDLR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CDLR Yearly Shares OutstandingCDLR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CDLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCDLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

CDLR has an Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that CDLR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CDLR has a worse Altman-Z score (1.17) than 69.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that CDLR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CDLR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.17
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC6.44%
CDLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCDLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CDLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CDLR has a Current ratio (1.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that CDLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CDLR (1.17) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.17
CDLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCDLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CDLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 269.26%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CDLR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 57.20% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 128.99% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CDLR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 45.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)269.26%
EPS 3Y57.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2934.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)128.99%
Revenue growth 3Y59.82%
Revenue growth 5Y45.32%
Sales Q2Q%259.64%

3.2 Future

CDLR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CDLR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 45.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y181.22%
EPS Next 2Y130.34%
EPS Next 3Y99.17%
EPS Next 5Y44.28%
Revenue Next Year111.4%
Revenue Next 2Y95.56%
Revenue Next 3Y65.68%
Revenue Next 5Y45.27%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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.
CDLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCDLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CDLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCDLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.38, the valuation of CDLR can be described as very cheap.
CDLR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CDLR is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CDLR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.14), we can say CDLR is valued rather cheaply.
CDLR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.77.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CDLR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.80, CDLR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.38
Fwd PE 8.77
CDLR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCDLR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CDLR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CDLR is cheaper than 65.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.29
CDLR Per share dataCDLR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CDLR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CDLR's earnings are expected to grow with 99.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y130.34%
EPS Next 3Y99.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CDLR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CADELER A/S-ADR

NYSE:CDLR (8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

21.15

-1.03 (-4.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)08-26 2025-08-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-20 2025-11-20
Inst Owners35.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.85B
Analysts86.32
Price Target23.75 (12.29%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio11.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.73%
Max EPS beat(2)52.57%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.73%
Max EPS beat(4)52.57%
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)-8.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
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)-1.81%
PT rev (3m)-3.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)32.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.38
Fwd PE 8.77
P/S 4.03
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.84
P/B 1.3
P/tB 1.32
EV/EBITDA 15.29
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY22.84%
EPS(NY)2.41
Fwd EY11.4%
FCF(TTM)-11.71
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY6.31%
SpS5.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS16.06
PEG (NY)0.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.84%
ROE 7.71%
ROCE 4.75%
ROIC 3.76%
ROICexc 3.92%
ROICexgc 3.95%
OM 27.22%
PM (TTM) 23.95%
GM 48.86%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.19%
ROA(5y)0.66%
ROE(3y)4.35%
ROE(5y)0.82%
ROIC(3y)3.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.24%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.26%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.96%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.82%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y7.49%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y28.86%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y11.41%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.82
Cap/Depr 1500.01%
Cap/Sales 248.44%
Interest Coverage 4.88
Cash Conversion 58.05%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.17
Altman-Z 1.17
F-Score6
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)789.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)1003.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)173.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)420.41%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)269.26%
EPS 3Y57.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%2934.78%
EPS Next Y181.22%
EPS Next 2Y130.34%
EPS Next 3Y99.17%
EPS Next 5Y44.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)128.99%
Revenue growth 3Y59.82%
Revenue growth 5Y45.32%
Sales Q2Q%259.64%
Revenue Next Year111.4%
Revenue Next 2Y95.56%
Revenue Next 3Y65.68%
Revenue Next 5Y45.27%
EBIT growth 1Y257.17%
EBIT growth 3Y81.07%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year366.91%
EBIT Next 3Y125.8%
EBIT Next 5Y48.21%
FCF growth 1Y-14640.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.89%
OCF growth 3Y45.54%
OCF growth 5YN/A