FUCHS SE-PREF (FPE3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FPE3 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A3E5D64 - Currency: EUR
FPE3 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FPE3 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPE3 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FPE3 was profitable.
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 94.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FPE3 (15.42%) is better than 85.07% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.68%, FPE3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FPE3 is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.68%) for FPE3 is above the 3 year average (14.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 8.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: FPE3 outperforms 76.12% of its industry peers.
FPE3's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FPE3 has a better Operating Margin (12.37%) than 77.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
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
FPE3 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 7.90. This indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FPE3 has a Altman-Z score of 7.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE3 outperforms 98.51% of its industry peers.
FPE3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FPE3's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is amongst the best of the industry. FPE3 outperforms 94.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.9 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that FPE3 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FPE3's Current ratio of 2.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FPE3 outperforms 70.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that FPE3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FPE3 has a Quick ratio of 1.30. This is in the better half of the industry: FPE3 outperforms 65.67% 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 strongly by -12.68% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.17% on average over the past years.
FPE3 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.45%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.51% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
FPE3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.88% yearly.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.72, FPE3 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FPE3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FPE3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.98), we can say FPE3 is valued inline with the index average.
FPE3 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.44.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPE3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.49. FPE3 is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FPE3.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.62 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of FPE3 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)3.59
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%, FPE3 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, FPE3 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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.
The dividend of FPE3 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP48.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
FRA:FPE3 (6/27/2025, 5:28:28 PM)
47.58
+0.01 (+0.02%)
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 Cap6.23B
Analysts73.68
Price Target50.45 (6.03%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0.47%
PT rev (3m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.88%
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 | 25.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 | ||
| P/S | 1.77 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.18 | ||
| P/tB | 4.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY3.89%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)3.59
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 | 7.9 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC2.05
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%