EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:ESF0 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0014000MR3 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall ESF0 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ESF0 against 20 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. ESF0 has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ESF0 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ESF0 was profitable.
ESF0 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ESF0 has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ESF0 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ESF0 has a Return On Assets (3.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ESF0 has a Return On Equity of 6.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
ESF0 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.97%.
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
ESF0 has a Profit Margin (5.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ESF0's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ESF0 (14.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESF0's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ESF0 (22.33%) is worse than 80.00% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESF0 is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESF0 has less shares outstanding
ESF0 has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESF0 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ESF0 has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. 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.
ESF0 has a Altman-Z score (2.89) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
ESF0's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating ESF0 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ESF0's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that ESF0 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESF0's Current ratio of 1.16 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 is outperformed by 85.00% 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 worse Quick ratio (1.09) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESF0 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.98%, which is quite good.
ESF0 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.34% yearly.
ESF0 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.70%.
ESF0 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.98%
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 13.47% yearly.
ESF0 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.47%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y6.47%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ESF0.
ESF0's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESF0 is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, ESF0 is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.13, the valuation of ESF0 can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESF0 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESF0 is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.87. ESF0 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESF0 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESF0 is valued cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ESF0 may justify a higher PE ratio.
ESF0's earnings are expected to grow with 14.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.13
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESF0 has a yearly dividend return of 0.91%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.71, ESF0 pays a better dividend. On top of this ESF0 pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, ESF0's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
ESF0 pays out 27.77% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESF0 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
FRA:ESF0 (8/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
68.12
+2.94 (+4.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.41B
Analysts70
Price Target64.8 (-4.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP27.77%
Div Incr Years1
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)4.63%
PT rev (3m)11.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)3.56
Fwd EY5.23%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)7.24
OCFY10.63%
SpS38.16
BVpS29.31
TBVpS-1.59
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 | 2.89 |
F-Score8
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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)14.98%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%13.46%
EPS Next Y15.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3Y14%
EPS Next 5Y13.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.87%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y6.47%
EBIT growth 1Y23.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y12.66%
EBIT Next Year87.7%
EBIT Next 3Y30.85%
EBIT Next 5Y22.29%
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%