FUCHS SE-PREF (FPE3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FPE3 - DE000A3E5D64
38.86 EUR
-0.34 (-0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FPE3. FPE3 was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. FPE3 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPE3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.04%, FPE3 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FPE3 (15.42%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
FPE3 has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE3 outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
FPE3 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.59%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.62%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.57%, FPE3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
FPE3's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.37%, FPE3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
FPE3's Gross Margin of 34.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FPE3 outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
FPE3'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 FPE3 is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for FPE3 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FPE3 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FPE3 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FPE3 has an Altman-Z score of 7.05. This indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FPE3 has a Altman-Z score of 7.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE3 outperforms 98.48% of its industry peers.
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 95.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.05 |
ROIC/WACC2.04
WACC7.21%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.20, FPE3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that FPE3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.30, FPE3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FPE3 shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.45%.
FPE3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FPE3 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.45% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FPE3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.51% on average per year.
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 6.93% on average per year.
FPE3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.77%
EPS Next 2Y6.61%
EPS Next 3Y6.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
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 17.58, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FPE3.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FPE3 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FPE3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say FPE3 is valued slightly cheaper.
FPE3 is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPE3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPE3 is cheaper than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. FPE3 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.93 |
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 | 9.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FPE3 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.66
PEG (5Y)2.45
EPS Next 2Y6.61%
EPS Next 3Y6.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FPE3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.04.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, FPE3 pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.93% |
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
FPE3 pays out 48.34% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y6.61%
EPS Next 3Y6.93%
FRA:FPE3 (9/19/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
38.86
-0.34 (-0.87%)
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 Cap5.09B
Analysts78.95
Price Target49.09 (26.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.93% |
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)-1.57%
PT rev (3m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.44 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 3.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.21
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY6.7%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)4.66
PEG (5Y)2.45
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 | 7.05 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC2.04
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 Y3.77%
EPS Next 2Y6.61%
EPS Next 3Y6.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year-0.03%
Revenue Next 2Y2.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.89%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y5.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.92%
EBIT Next Year27.38%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
EBIT Next 5Y8.25%
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%