GEA GROUP AG (G1A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:G1A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0006602006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall G1A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated G1A against 107 industry peers in the Machinery industry. G1A scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. G1A is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
G1A had positive earnings in the past year.
G1A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years G1A has been profitable.
G1A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
G1A has a better Return On Assets (6.81%) than 84.40% of its industry peers.
G1A's Return On Equity of 16.13% is amongst the best of the industry. G1A outperforms 84.40% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.19%, G1A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
G1A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.87%. This is above the industry average of 8.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.19%) for G1A is above the 3 year average (11.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.81% | ||
| ROE | 16.13% | ||
| ROIC | 13.19% |
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)16.62%
ROE(5y)13.92%
ROIC(3y)11.87%
ROIC(5y)9.97%
1.3 Margins
G1A has a Profit Margin of 7.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: G1A outperforms 77.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of G1A has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.45%, G1A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
G1A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
G1A has a Gross Margin (36.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of G1A has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.15% | ||
| GM | 36.34% |
OM growth 3Y6.05%
OM growth 5Y29.26%
PM growth 3Y3.05%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y4.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
G1A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, G1A has less shares outstanding
G1A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for G1A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
G1A has an Altman-Z score of 3.22. This indicates that G1A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.22, G1A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.98% of the companies in the same industry.
G1A has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.63. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
G1A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.63) than 90.83% of its industry peers.
G1A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
G1A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05 is amongst the best of the industry. G1A outperforms 86.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that G1A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
G1A has a worse Current ratio (1.08) than 81.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that G1A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.73, G1A is not doing good in the industry: 77.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for G1A is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.68% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, G1A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.91% on average per year.
G1A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.79%.
Measured over the past years, G1A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.68%
EPS 3Y8.92%
EPS 5Y17.91%
EPS Q2Q%5.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.13%
Sales Q2Q%1.39%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, G1A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, G1A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.93%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.00, G1A is valued on the expensive side.
G1A's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of G1A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say G1A is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.41 indicates a rather expensive valuation of G1A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of G1A is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.19, G1A is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
G1A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. G1A is more expensive than 62.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as G1A.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
G1A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y9.93%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%, G1A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
G1A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.36.
G1A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of G1A has a limited annual growth rate of 3.38%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.38%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
43.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by G1A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
G1A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP43.35%
EPS Next 2Y9.93%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
FRA:G1A (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
58.95
-0.65 (-1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.60B
Analysts70.91
Price Target58.92 (-0.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.38%
DP43.35%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.23%
Max EPS beat(2)11.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.23%
Max EPS beat(4)11.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.04%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.85%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.01%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.06%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.78%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.17%
PT rev (1m)0.92%
PT rev (3m)1.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)45.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.05 | ||
| P/B | 3.98 | ||
| P/tB | 18.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.01 |
EPS(TTM)2.68
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)3.2
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)3.02
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)4.52
OCFY7.66%
SpS33.41
BVpS14.8
TBVpS3.26
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)1.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.81% | ||
| ROE | 16.13% | ||
| ROCE | 16.81% | ||
| ROIC | 13.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.42% | ||
| OM | 10.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.15% | ||
| GM | 36.34% | ||
| FCFM | 9.05% |
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)5.33%
ROE(3y)16.62%
ROE(5y)13.92%
ROIC(3y)11.87%
ROIC(5y)9.97%
ROICexc(3y)14.89%
ROICexc(5y)13.41%
ROICexgc(3y)48.54%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.12%
ROCE(5y)12.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.45%
ROICexcg growth 5Y29.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.86%
OM growth 3Y6.05%
OM growth 5Y29.26%
PM growth 3Y3.05%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.65%
GM growth 5Y4.49%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 26.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 126.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)110.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)88.9%
Profit Quality(5y)217.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.68%
EPS 3Y8.92%
EPS 5Y17.91%
EPS Q2Q%5.08%
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.93%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.13%
Sales Q2Q%1.39%
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
EBIT growth 1Y9.1%
EBIT growth 3Y11.2%
EBIT growth 5Y32.01%
EBIT Next Year41.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.22%
EBIT Next 5Y9.1%
FCF growth 1Y116.78%
FCF growth 3Y-5.03%
FCF growth 5Y6.76%
OCF growth 1Y69.58%
OCF growth 3Y1.36%
OCF growth 5Y8.24%