FUCHS SE-PREF (FPE3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FPE3 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A3E5D64 - Currency: EUR
Overall FPE3 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FPE3 against 66 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.
FPE3 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FPE3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FPE3 (11.04%) is better than 93.94% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.42%, FPE3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.68%, FPE3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.94% 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 6.53%.
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 77.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of FPE3 (12.37%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of FPE3 (34.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FPE3 has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FPE3 has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FPE3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.01 indicates that FPE3 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FPE3 (8.01) is better than 98.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that FPE3 is not too dependend on debt financing.
FPE3 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE3 outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.01 |
ROIC/WACC2.06
WACC7.11%
2.3 Liquidity
FPE3 has a Current Ratio of 2.20. This indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FPE3 has a Current ratio of 2.20. This is in the better half of the industry: FPE3 outperforms 68.18% 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 65.15% 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, FPE3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.17% on average per year.
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 2.29% 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 5Y2.29%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.32, FPE3 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FPE3.
FPE3's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.55.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.85, FPE3 is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FPE3.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.30, FPE3 is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FPE3's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
FPE3 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)3.67
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%, FPE3 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.93.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
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 (6/6/2025, 5:29:42 PM)
48.7
+0.04 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.38B
Analysts73.68
Price Target50.22 (3.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
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)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)0.16%
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 | 26.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.81 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 3.26 | ||
| P/tB | 4.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY3.8%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)3.67
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 | 8.01 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.11%
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 5Y2.29%
EBIT growth 1Y5.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.92%
EBIT Next Year27.38%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.95%
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%