FUCHS SE-PREF (FPE3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FPE3 - DE000A3E5D64
39.86 EUR
0 (0%)
FPE3 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While FPE3 has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPE3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FPE3 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past 5 years FPE3 has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FPE3 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FPE3's Return On Assets of 11.04% is amongst the best of the industry. FPE3 outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
FPE3's Return On Equity of 15.42% is amongst the best of the industry. FPE3 outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
FPE3 has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.68%) than 94.20% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FPE3 is significantly above the industry average of 7.19%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.59%) for FPE3 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
FPE3's Profit Margin of 8.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FPE3 outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.37%, FPE3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.36% of the companies in the same industry.
FPE3's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FPE3 has a Gross Margin (34.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FPE3 is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FPE3 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FPE3 has less shares outstanding
FPE3 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FPE3 has an Altman-Z score of 7.12. This indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.12, FPE3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.55% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FPE3 is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FPE3 (0.03) is better than 94.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.12 |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that FPE3 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FPE3 (2.20) is better than 68.12% of its industry peers.
FPE3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FPE3 has a better Quick ratio (1.30) than 63.77% 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 FPE3 have decreased by -0.45% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.17% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, FPE3 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.45% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
EPS 3Y7.76%
EPS 5Y7.17%
EPS Q2Q%-15.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FPE3 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.03% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FPE3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FPE3.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FPE3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPE3 is cheaper than 62.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FPE3's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.37, FPE3 is valued correctly.
63.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPE3, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FPE3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FPE3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPE3 is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FPE3 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
FPE3 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.54
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FPE3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.04%.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.22.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FPE3 has a limited annual growth rate of 3.25%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
48.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FPE3. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FPE3's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP48.34%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
FRA:FPE3 (10/17/2025, 5:35:15 PM)
39.86
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.22B
Analysts78.95
Price Target49.09 (23.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.25%
DP48.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.39%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.96%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.57%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.08%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.67 | ||
| P/tB | 3.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
EPS(TTM)2.21
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY6.51%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)6.54
PEG (5Y)2.52
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 | 7.12 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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)-0.45%
EPS 3Y7.76%
EPS 5Y7.17%
EPS Q2Q%-15.25%
EPS Next Y2.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3%
EBIT growth 1Y5.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.92%
EBIT Next Year21.02%
EBIT Next 3Y11.82%
EBIT Next 5Y8.15%
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%