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SFC ENERGY AG-BR (F3C.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:F3C - DE0007568578 - Common Stock

17.08 EUR
+0.26 (+1.55%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 5:29:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall F3C gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated F3C against 60 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. The financial health of F3C is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. F3C is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year F3C was profitable.
F3C had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: F3C reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years F3C reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
F3C.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFF3C.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 0 10M -10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.72%, F3C is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.41%, F3C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of F3C (3.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
F3C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.51%. This is below the industry average of 9.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 2.41%
ROIC 3.76%
ROA(3y)5.84%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)8.08%
ROE(5y)0.62%
ROIC(3y)4.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
F3C.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICF3C.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

F3C has a Profit Margin (2.27%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
F3C's Operating Margin of 5.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. F3C outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
F3C has a Gross Margin of 41.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: F3C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
F3C's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.83%
PM (TTM) 2.27%
GM 41.39%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.06%
GM growth 5Y3.58%
F3C.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsF3C.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), F3C is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, F3C has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for F3C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, F3C has a worse debt to assets ratio.
F3C.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingF3C.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
F3C.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsF3C.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.24 indicates that F3C is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.24, F3C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that F3C is not too dependend on debt financing.
F3C has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. F3C outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.24
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.05%
F3C.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFF3C.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.34 indicates that F3C has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.34, F3C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.45 indicates that F3C has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
F3C has a Quick ratio of 2.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. F3C outperforms 88.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.34
Quick Ratio 2.45
F3C.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesF3C.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for F3C have decreased strongly by -87.82% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, F3C shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.79% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, F3C shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-87.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-271.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.79%
Revenue growth 3Y31.05%
Revenue growth 5Y19.85%
Sales Q2Q%13.56%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.71% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-31.59%
EPS Next 2Y15.83%
EPS Next 3Y21.19%
EPS Next 5Y35.71%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y11.94%
Revenue Next 3Y14.21%
Revenue Next 5Y13.14%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
F3C.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesF3C.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M
F3C.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesF3C.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 100.47, F3C can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of F3C is on the same level as its industry peers.
F3C is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.12, the valuation of F3C can be described as rather expensive.
F3C's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
F3C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 100.47
Fwd PE 23.12
F3C.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsF3C.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as F3C.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.24
F3C.DE Per share dataF3C.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

F3C's earnings are expected to grow with 21.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.83%
EPS Next 3Y21.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for F3C!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SFC ENERGY AG-BR

FRA:F3C (9/18/2025, 5:29:48 PM)

17.08

+0.26 (+1.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-26 2025-08-26
Earnings (Next)11-18 2025-11-18
Inst Owners26.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap296.85M
Analysts80
Price Target22.59 (32.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.85%
PT rev (3m)-23.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-54.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-54.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-13.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 100.47
Fwd PE 23.12
P/S 2.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.49
EV/EBITDA 16.24
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY1%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY4.33%
FCF(TTM)-0.74
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.45
OCFYN/A
SpS8.49
BVpS8
TBVpS6.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 2.41%
ROCE 5.61%
ROIC 3.76%
ROICexc 5.61%
ROICexgc 6.94%
OM 5.83%
PM (TTM) 2.27%
GM 41.39%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.84%
ROA(5y)0.97%
ROE(3y)8.08%
ROE(5y)0.62%
ROIC(3y)4.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.95%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.67%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.73%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.06%
GM growth 5Y3.58%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.66
Cap/Depr 68.92%
Cap/Sales 3.44%
Interest Coverage 9.6
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.34
Quick Ratio 2.45
Altman-Z 4.24
F-Score3
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)121.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-87.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-271.87%
EPS Next Y-31.59%
EPS Next 2Y15.83%
EPS Next 3Y21.19%
EPS Next 5Y35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.79%
Revenue growth 3Y31.05%
Revenue growth 5Y19.85%
Sales Q2Q%13.56%
Revenue Next Year6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y11.94%
Revenue Next 3Y14.21%
Revenue Next 5Y13.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year115.99%
EBIT Next 3Y58.12%
EBIT Next 5Y36.73%
FCF growth 1Y-174.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-396.35%
OCF growth 3Y137.58%
OCF growth 5YN/A