EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:ESF0 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0014000MR3 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall ESF0 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ESF0 against 16 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. While ESF0 has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESF0 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ESF0 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ESF0 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ESF0 has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ESF0 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ESF0 has a better Return On Assets (3.24%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.61%, ESF0 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.18%, ESF0 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESF0 is in line with the industry average of 6.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) for ESF0 is above the 3 year average (8.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.24% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)10.72%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.08%, ESF0 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
ESF0 has a better Operating Margin (14.97%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
ESF0 has a Gross Margin of 22.33%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ESF0 underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESF0 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.08% | ||
| GM | 22.33% |
OM growth 3Y-11.93%
OM growth 5Y3.56%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y9.75%
GM growth 3Y-7.6%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ESF0 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ESF0 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESF0 has more shares outstanding
ESF0 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ESF0 has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. This is not the best score and indicates that ESF0 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.64, ESF0 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESF0 is 4.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ESF0, 4.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESF0 (4.57) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that ESF0 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ESF0 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
ESF0 has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that ESF0 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ESF0 has a Current ratio of 1.16. This is in the lower half of the industry: ESF0 underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that ESF0 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ESF0 has a Quick ratio (1.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.63% over the past year.
ESF0 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.34% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ESF0 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.70% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.63%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%13.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.87%
3.2 Future
ESF0 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ESF0 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y14.23%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.79, the valuation of ESF0 can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESF0 is on the same level as its industry peers.
ESF0's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.18.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.56, ESF0 is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESF0 is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESF0 to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.81), we can say ESF0 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESF0, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESF0, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ESF0 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ESF0 may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ESF0's earnings are expected to grow with 14.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.68
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%, ESF0 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.82, ESF0 pays a better dividend. On top of this ESF0 pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, ESF0's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ESF0 grows each year by 16.51%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
ESF0 pays out 27.77% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ESF0's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
FRA:ESF0 (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
55.42
+0.16 (+0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.10B
Analysts68.89
Price Target58.28 (5.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP27.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)0.37%
PT rev (3m)-2.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)2.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY6.43%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY7.83%
OCF(TTM)7.24
OCFY13.06%
SpS38.16
BVpS29.31
TBVpS-1.59
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.24% | ||
| ROE | 6.61% | ||
| ROCE | 11.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.79% | ||
| OM | 14.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.08% | ||
| GM | 22.33% | ||
| FCFM | 11.37% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)10.72%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)9.52%
ROICexc(5y)11.6%
ROICexgc(3y)31.02%
ROICexgc(5y)39.55%
ROCE(3y)11.31%
ROCE(5y)13.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.63%
OM growth 3Y-11.93%
OM growth 5Y3.56%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y9.75%
GM growth 3Y-7.6%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 76.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 224% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
F-Score8
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)89.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.99%
Profit Quality(3y)162.79%
Profit Quality(5y)158.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.63%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%13.46%
EPS Next Y15.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y14.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.87%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.74%
Revenue Next 3Y6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y6.02%
EBIT growth 1Y23.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y12.66%
EBIT Next Year87.36%
EBIT Next 3Y30.94%
EBIT Next 5Y22.77%
FCF growth 1Y68.95%
FCF growth 3Y-7.69%
FCF growth 5Y25.62%
OCF growth 1Y29.56%
OCF growth 3Y-4.44%
OCF growth 5Y14.24%