EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:ESF0 - FR0014000MR3 - Common Stock
59.14 EUR
-0.68 (-1.14%)
ESF0 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ESF0 get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ESF0 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make ESF0 suitable for value investing!
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's Return On Assets of 3.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESF0 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
ESF0 has a Return On Equity of 8.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.79%, ESF0 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESF0 is in line with the industry average of 7.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.79%) for ESF0 is above the 3 year average (8.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.44%, ESF0 is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
ESF0's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ESF0 (15.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESF0's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.29%, ESF0 is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ESF0's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.44% | ||
| GM | 23.29% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESF0 is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESF0 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ESF0 has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ESF0 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ESF0 has an Altman-Z score of 2.65. 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 (2.65) which is in line with its industry peers.
ESF0 has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is a neutral value as ESF0 would need 5.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.25, ESF0 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that ESF0 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ESF0 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: ESF0 underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
ESF0 has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that ESF0 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ESF0 (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESF0 has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. 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 of 1.19. This is in the better half of the industry: ESF0 outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESF0 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.50%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.53% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ESF0 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.5%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ESF0 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.34% on average per year.
ESF0 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.76%
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
EPS Next 5Y13.34%
Revenue Next Year5.44%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ESF0 is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.43.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESF0 indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESF0 is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. ESF0 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.65, which indicates a correct valuation of ESF0.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESF0, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ESF0's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESF0, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
94.44% 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 | 13.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ESF0's earnings are expected to grow with 14.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESF0 has a yearly dividend return of 0.99%, which is pretty low.
ESF0's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.72. ESF0 pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ESF0's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
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
54.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESF0. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ESF0 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
FRA:ESF0 (11/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
59.14
-0.68 (-1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.77B
Revenue(TTM)6.89B
Net Income(TTM)374.80M
Analysts68.89
Price Target66.38 (12.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP54.91%
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)2.33%
PT rev (3m)8.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
EPS(TTM)3.6
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)4.3
FCFY7.28%
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY12.2%
SpS37.84
BVpS25.45
TBVpS-3.69
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham Number45.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.09% | ||
| ROCE | 12.64% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.1% | ||
| OM | 15.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.44% | ||
| GM | 23.29% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.17%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
F-Score7
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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)16.5%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
EPS Next Y14.76%
EPS Next 2Y14.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.14%
EPS Next 5Y13.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
Revenue Next Year5.44%
Revenue Next 2Y5.6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y7.27%
EBIT growth 1Y14.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y12.66%
EBIT Next Year86.11%
EBIT Next 3Y30.34%
EBIT Next 5Y22%
FCF growth 1Y113.13%
FCF growth 3Y-7.69%
FCF growth 5Y25.62%
OCF growth 1Y31.31%
OCF growth 3Y-4.44%
OCF growth 5Y14.24%
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC / ESF0.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESF0.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ESF0 stock?
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ESF0 stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) is expected to grow by 14.76% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ESF0 stock?
The dividend rating of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ESF0.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 54.91%.