FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FRE - DE0005785604 - Common Stock
48.98 EUR
+0.29 (+0.6%)
Taking everything into account, FRE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FRE was compared to 28 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. FRE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FRE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FRE had positive earnings in the past year.
FRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FRE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FRE's Return On Assets of 2.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FRE outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FRE (6.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.26%, FRE is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.83%. This is significantly below the industry average of 6.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.26%) for FRE is above the 3 year average (1.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.14% | ||
| ROIC | 3.26% |
ROA(3y)0.52%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)2%
ROE(5y)5.13%
ROIC(3y)1.83%
ROIC(5y)2.61%
1.3 Margins
FRE has a better Profit Margin (5.11%) than 89.29% of its industry peers.
FRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FRE (9.76%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
FRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.99%, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FRE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 24.99% |
OM growth 3Y-9.84%
OM growth 5Y-8.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5Y-16.51%
GM growth 3Y-3.58%
GM growth 5Y-3.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FRE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FRE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FRE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is not the best score and indicates that FRE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.07, FRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
FRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.28. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FRE would need 11.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.28, FRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that FRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FRE (0.61) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that FRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.26, FRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that FRE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, FRE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 215.74%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FRE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.29% on average per year.
FRE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.13%.
FRE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.74%
EPS 3Y-2.62%
EPS 5Y-2.29%
EPS Q2Q%20.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
FRE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y15%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.63%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.36 indicates a correct valuation of FRE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FRE is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.82, FRE is valued correctly.
FRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FRE is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. FRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FRE is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FRE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%, FRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.47, FRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FRE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
59.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FRE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP59.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
FRA:FRE (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.98
+0.29 (+0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.59B
Revenue(TTM)22.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts86.09
Price Target55.3 (12.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP59.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.22%
Min EPS beat(2)8.91%
Max EPS beat(2)13.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.17%
Min EPS beat(4)8.91%
Max EPS beat(4)17.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-39.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.03%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.84%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.27%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.51%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.27%
PT rev (1m)0.88%
PT rev (3m)8.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 14.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY6.96%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.8%
FCF(TTM)2.13
FCFY4.35%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY7.89%
SpS39.68
BVpS33.06
TBVpS3.29
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number50.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.69% | ||
| ROE | 6.14% | ||
| ROCE | 6.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.63% | ||
| OM | 9.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 24.99% | ||
| FCFM | 5.37% |
ROA(3y)0.52%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)2%
ROE(5y)5.13%
ROIC(3y)1.83%
ROIC(5y)2.61%
ROICexc(3y)1.84%
ROICexc(5y)2.65%
ROICexgc(3y)3.69%
ROICexgc(5y)5.83%
ROCE(3y)3.71%
ROCE(5y)5.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.09%
OM growth 3Y-9.84%
OM growth 5Y-8.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5Y-16.51%
GM growth 3Y-3.58%
GM growth 5Y-3.36%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC5.27%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)72.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)215.74%
EPS 3Y-2.62%
EPS 5Y-2.29%
EPS Q2Q%20.29%
EPS Next Y15%
EPS Next 2Y12.68%
EPS Next 3Y11.74%
EPS Next 5Y10.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.51%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y51.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.37%
EBIT Next Year65.95%
EBIT Next 3Y24.42%
EBIT Next 5Y15.57%
FCF growth 1Y-61.64%
FCF growth 3Y-21.04%
FCF growth 5Y-3.73%
OCF growth 1Y-52.6%
OCF growth 3Y-21.94%
OCF growth 5Y-10.74%
FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA / FRE.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FRE.DE.
What is the valuation status for FRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA?
FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is expected to grow by 15% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of FRESENIUS SE & CO KGAA (FRE.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.84%.