FUCHS SE-PREF (FPE3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FPE3 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A3E5D64 - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, FPE3 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FPE3 was compared to 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While FPE3 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPE3 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FPE3 had positive earnings in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years FPE3 has been profitable.
In the past 5 years FPE3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FPE3 has a Return On Assets of 11.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE3 outperforms 98.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.42%, FPE3 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FPE3 (14.68%) is better than 95.59% 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 6.58%.
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
The Profit Margin of FPE3 (8.57%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FPE3 has remained more or less at the same level.
FPE3 has a better Operating Margin (12.37%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
FPE3's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FPE3 has a Gross Margin of 34.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FPE3 outperforms 52.94% of 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
The debt/assets ratio for FPE3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FPE3 has an Altman-Z score of 7.34. This indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.34, FPE3 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.53% 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 95.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.34 |
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.
The Current ratio of FPE3 (2.20) is better than 69.12% 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 64.71% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
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)-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
FPE3 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FPE3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.84%
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.82%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.98, the valuation of FPE3 can be described as rather expensive.
67.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPE3, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FPE3 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.37, which indicates a correct valuation of FPE3.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPE3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPE3 is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.94, FPE3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FPE3's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FPE3's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FPE3 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)2.65
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FPE3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.21.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
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 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
FRA:FPE3 (8/21/2025, 9:40:54 AM)
41.94
-0.18 (-0.43%)
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 Cap5.49B
Analysts76.84
Price Target49.87 (18.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
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)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 3.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.21
EY5.27%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)2.65
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 | 7.34 |
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 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%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year0.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.82%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y5.31%
EBIT growth 3Y7.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.92%
EBIT Next Year27.38%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
EBIT Next 5Y8.22%
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%