FUCHS SE (FPE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FPE - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A3E5D56 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
FPE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While FPE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FPE was profitable.
In the past 5 years FPE has always been profitable.
FPE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FPE has a Return On Assets of 11.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE outperforms 95.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.42%, FPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FPE (14.68%) is better than 95.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FPE is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.59%) for FPE is below the current ROIC(14.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.04% | ||
| ROE | 15.42% | ||
| ROIC | 14.68% |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)10.96%
ROE(3y)15.23%
ROE(5y)14.81%
ROIC(3y)14.59%
ROIC(5y)13.98%
1.3 Margins
FPE has a Profit Margin of 8.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: FPE outperforms 77.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FPE has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.37%, FPE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FPE has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 34.58%, FPE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.73% of the companies in the same industry.
FPE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.57% | ||
| GM | 34.58% |
OM growth 3Y0.01%
OM growth 5Y-0.55%
PM growth 3Y-0.94%
PM growth 5Y-0.68%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FPE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FPE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FPE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FPE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FPE has an Altman-Z score of 6.70. This indicates that FPE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.70, FPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FPE is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FPE (0.03) is better than 95.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.7 |
ROIC/WACC2.06
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
FPE has a Current Ratio of 2.20. This indicates that FPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FPE has a Current ratio of 2.20. This is in the better half of the industry: FPE outperforms 71.64% of its industry peers.
FPE has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that FPE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FPE's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FPE outperforms 67.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FPE have decreased strongly by -12.68% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, FPE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.17% on average per year.
FPE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.45%.
FPE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.68%
EPS 3Y7.76%
EPS 5Y7.17%
EPS Q2Q%-75.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FPE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.42% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.84%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.47%
Revenue Next 5Y1.88%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.30, FPE is valued on the expensive side.
64.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.98, FPE is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.09, the valuation of FPE can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPE is cheaper than 67.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FPE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FPE is valued a bit cheaper than 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FPE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FPE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, FPE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, FPE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FPE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.25%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.25%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
FPE pays out 48.34% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FPE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP48.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
FRA:FPE (6/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.7
+0.1 (+0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.68B
Analysts73.68
Price Target37.68 (5.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.25%
DP48.34%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-77.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.09%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-77.12%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.96%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.66%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.14%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.75%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.38%
PT rev (3m)-0.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.39 | ||
| P/tB | 3.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY5.18%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY7.64%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.04% | ||
| ROE | 15.42% | ||
| ROCE | 20.85% | ||
| ROIC | 14.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.64% | ||
| OM | 12.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.57% | ||
| GM | 34.58% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)10.96%
ROE(3y)15.23%
ROE(5y)14.81%
ROIC(3y)14.59%
ROIC(5y)13.98%
ROICexc(3y)15.81%
ROICexc(5y)15.29%
ROICexgc(3y)19.67%
ROICexgc(5y)19.26%
ROCE(3y)20.72%
ROCE(5y)19.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.33%
OM growth 3Y0.01%
OM growth 5Y-0.55%
PM growth 3Y-0.94%
PM growth 5Y-0.68%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.06%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.7 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC2.06
Cap/Depr(3y)81.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.93%
Profit Quality(3y)95.85%
Profit Quality(5y)86.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.68%
EPS 3Y7.76%
EPS 5Y7.17%
EPS Q2Q%-75.66%
EPS Next Y10.84%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.47%
Revenue Next 5Y1.88%
EBIT growth 1Y5.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.92%
EBIT Next Year27.38%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.57%
FCF growth 1Y-33.26%
FCF growth 3Y51.09%
FCF growth 5Y11.9%
OCF growth 1Y-28.18%
OCF growth 3Y32.15%
OCF growth 5Y3.46%