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DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:DHL - DE0005552004 - Common Stock

44.4 EUR
+0.4 (+0.91%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DHL against 15 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. DHL has an average financial health and profitability rating. DHL 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 DHL was profitable.
In the past year DHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DHL has been profitable.
DHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DHL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDHL.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 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.12%, DHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL has a Return On Equity (16.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.00%, DHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DHL is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.12%
ROE 16.71%
ROIC 9%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)6.29%
ROE(3y)17.81%
ROE(5y)20.32%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
DHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDHL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

DHL's Profit Margin of 4.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DHL has remained more or less at the same level.
DHL has a better Operating Margin (7.05%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
DHL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.93%, DHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DHL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.05%
PM (TTM) 4.11%
GM 49.93%
OM growth 3Y-10.95%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y-13.81%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y2.61%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
DHL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDHL.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 Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DHL is still creating some value.
DHL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DHL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DHL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDHL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDHL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

DHL has an Altman-Z score of 2.60. This is not the best score and indicates that DHL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DHL's Altman-Z score of 2.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DHL outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DHL is 4.22, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DHL, 4.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.22, DHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
DHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97. This is a neutral value indicating DHL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DHL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.97
Debt/FCF 4.22
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC5.91%
DHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDHL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that DHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DHL has a worse Current ratio (0.95) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that DHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, DHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.9
DHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDHL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.33% over the past year.
DHL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.10% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.97% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.33%
EPS 3Y-11.47%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%21.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.74%

3.2 Future

DHL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.88% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.98%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue Next Year-0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y0.91%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%

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 decreasing.
DHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDHL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B
DHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDHL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.37 indicates a correct valuation of DHL.
DHL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, DHL is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.40, the valuation of DHL can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DHL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. DHL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.37
Fwd PE 13.4
DHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDHL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

DHL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
DHL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.68
EV/EBITDA 6.88
DHL.DE Per share dataDHL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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 DHL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.27%, which is a nice return.
DHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.87.
DHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.27%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DHL grows each year by 10.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
DHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDHL.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DHL pays out 61.55% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DHL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
DHL.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDHL.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
DHL.DE Dividend Payout.DHL.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DHL.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DHL GROUP

FRA:DHL (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

44.4

+0.4 (+0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Inst Owners37.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.28B
Revenue(TTM)84.19B
Net Income(TTM)3.45B
Analysts72.31
Price Target44.06 (-0.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.27%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.08%
DP61.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.2%
Min EPS beat(2)4.06%
Max EPS beat(2)16.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.63%
Max EPS beat(4)16.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.45%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.13%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.6%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)0.28%
PT rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.37
Fwd PE 13.4
P/S 0.63
P/FCF 8.68
P/OCF 5.92
P/B 2.58
P/tB 8.75
EV/EBITDA 6.88
EPS(TTM)3.09
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)3.31
Fwd EY7.46%
FCF(TTM)5.11
FCFY11.52%
OCF(TTM)7.5
OCFY16.89%
SpS69.94
BVpS17.2
TBVpS5.07
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number34.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.12%
ROE 16.71%
ROCE 12.69%
ROIC 9%
ROICexc 9.85%
ROICexgc 14.96%
OM 7.05%
PM (TTM) 4.11%
GM 49.93%
FCFM 7.31%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)6.29%
ROE(3y)17.81%
ROE(5y)20.32%
ROIC(3y)10.22%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)11.44%
ROICexc(5y)12.2%
ROICexgc(3y)17.45%
ROICexgc(5y)18.64%
ROCE(3y)14.41%
ROCE(5y)15.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.58%
OM growth 3Y-10.95%
OM growth 5Y3.29%
PM growth 3Y-13.81%
PM growth 5Y-0.9%
GM growth 3Y2.61%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.97
Debt/FCF 4.22
Debt/EBITDA 1.88
Cap/Depr 59.5%
Cap/Sales 3.41%
Interest Coverage 6.37
Cash Conversion 83.91%
Profit Quality 177.91%
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score8
WACC5.91%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)77.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.14%
Profit Quality(3y)154.97%
Profit Quality(5y)149.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.33%
EPS 3Y-11.47%
EPS 5Y6.1%
EPS Q2Q%21.34%
EPS Next Y6.98%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y9.23%
EPS Next 5Y8.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-0.74%
Revenue Next Year-0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y0.91%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y6.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 5Y9.34%
EBIT Next Year85.46%
EBIT Next 3Y27.11%
EBIT Next 5Y17.7%
FCF growth 1Y-9.92%
FCF growth 3Y-2.57%
FCF growth 5Y18.56%
OCF growth 1Y-16.98%
OCF growth 3Y-4.43%
OCF growth 5Y7.48%

DHL GROUP / DHL.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DHL stock?

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


What is the valuation status of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DHL GROUP (DHL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DHL GROUP?

DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is DHL GROUP?

The financial health rating of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of DHL GROUP (DHL.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.55%.