CONTINENTAL AG (CON.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:CON - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005439004 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, CON scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CON was compared to 28 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While CON has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CON has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CON had positive earnings in the past year.
CON had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CON 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CON had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CON (3.45%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
CON has a better Return On Equity (8.97%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.63%, CON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CON is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.66%) for CON is below the current ROIC(8.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.63% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)1.6%
ROE(3y)5.7%
ROE(5y)4.2%
ROIC(3y)5.66%
ROIC(5y)5.08%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.70%, CON is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CON's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CON has a Operating Margin of 7.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CON outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
CON's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CON has a Gross Margin of 23.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CON outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CON has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 23.39% |
OM growth 3Y5.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y-11.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CON has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CON has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CON has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CON has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that CON is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CON has a Altman-Z score of 2.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. CON outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
CON has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CON would need 3.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.48, CON belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CON has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CON's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is amongst the best of the industry. CON outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC5.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that CON should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CON (1.68) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
CON has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that CON is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CON (1.47) is better than 89.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CON shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.54%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CON shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.04% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CON shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.83% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CON shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.54%
EPS 3Y-6.61%
EPS 5Y-6.04%
EPS Q2Q%1437.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.83%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-0.81%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CON will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CON will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue Next Year-1.85%
Revenue Next 2Y0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.49%
Revenue Next 5Y1.63%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.05 indicates a reasonable valuation of CON.
CON's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CON is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, CON is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.64, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CON.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CON indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CON is cheaper than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.20, CON is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CON.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CON is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CON may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CON's earnings are expected to grow with 13.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.22%, CON has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.12, CON has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CON pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CON decreases each year by -14.27%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CON pays out 34.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP34.13%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
FRA:CON (5/28/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
77.22
+1.06 (+1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.44B
Analysts76.15
Price Target77.52 (0.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-14.27%
DP34.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)38.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.57%
Max EPS beat(2)77.12%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.31%
Max EPS beat(4)77.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.09%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)14.62%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.83%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.09%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.14%
PT rev (1m)0.8%
PT rev (3m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)9.59
EY12.42%
EPS(NY)10.1
Fwd EY13.08%
FCF(TTM)9.49
FCFY12.3%
OCF(TTM)18.32
OCFY23.73%
SpS174.17
BVpS71.83
TBVpS65.83
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.45% | ||
| ROE | 8.97% | ||
| ROCE | 12.57% | ||
| ROIC | 8.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.09% | ||
| OM | 7.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 23.39% | ||
| FCFM | 5.45% |
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)1.6%
ROE(3y)5.7%
ROE(5y)4.2%
ROIC(3y)5.66%
ROIC(5y)5.08%
ROICexc(3y)6.45%
ROICexc(5y)5.73%
ROICexgc(3y)8.09%
ROICexgc(5y)7.27%
ROCE(3y)8.36%
ROCE(5y)7.51%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.39%
OM growth 3Y5.04%
OM growth 5Y-0.61%
PM growth 3Y-11.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 147.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score7
WACC5.97%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)84.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.57%
Profit Quality(3y)125.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.54%
EPS 3Y-6.61%
EPS 5Y-6.04%
EPS Q2Q%1437.5%
EPS Next Y4.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.83%
Revenue growth 3Y5.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-0.81%
Revenue Next Year-1.85%
Revenue Next 2Y0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y1.49%
Revenue Next 5Y1.63%
EBIT growth 1Y83.98%
EBIT growth 3Y10.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.84%
EBIT Next Year72.66%
EBIT Next 3Y30.2%
EBIT Next 5Y16.03%
FCF growth 1Y391.75%
FCF growth 3Y117.31%
FCF growth 5Y-3.93%
OCF growth 1Y132.51%
OCF growth 3Y14.1%
OCF growth 5Y-7.86%