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 67 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FPE3 was profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FPE3 has been profitable.
FPE3 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FPE3 has a better Return On Assets (11.04%) than 95.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FPE3 (15.42%) is better than 83.58% of its industry peers.
FPE3 has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.68%) than 94.03% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FPE3 is significantly above the industry average of 6.36%.
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 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
FPE3 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FPE3 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FPE3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FPE3 has an Altman-Z score of 7.40. This indicates that FPE3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FPE3's Altman-Z score of 7.40 is amongst the best of 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPE3 outperforms 95.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.4 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that FPE3 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.20, FPE3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of FPE3 (1.30) is better than 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 has grown by an nice 8.49% over the past 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.
FPE3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y7.76%
EPS 5Y7.17%
EPS Q2Q%1.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FPE3 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.42% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FPE3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.88% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.62 indicates a rather expensive 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 64.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FPE3 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.53, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.70, FPE3 is valued correctly.
FPE3's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPE3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.71), we can say FPE3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.7 |
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 | 10.41 |
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)1.72
PEG (5Y)2.6
EPS Next 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FPE3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%. 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 3.14.
FPE3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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 2Y9.15%
EPS Next 3Y8.42%
FRA:FPE3 (7/23/2025, 5:29:59 PM)
42.82
+0.14 (+0.33%)
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 Cap5.61B
Analysts75.79
Price Target50.85 (18.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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)1.27%
PT rev (3m)-1.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.59 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.86 | ||
| P/tB | 3.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.41 |
EPS(TTM)2.3
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY6.37%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS26.91
BVpS14.95
TBVpS11.86
PEG (NY)1.72
PEG (5Y)2.6
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 | 7.4 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC2.07
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)8.49%
EPS 3Y7.76%
EPS 5Y7.17%
EPS Q2Q%1.72%
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%