SCOUT24 SE (G24.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:G24 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A12DM80 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall G24 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated G24 against 22 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While G24 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. G24 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make G24 suitable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
G24 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year G24 had a positive cash flow from operations.
G24 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
G24 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
G24 has a Return On Assets of 8.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: G24 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
G24 has a Return On Equity (11.63%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 10.17%, G24 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for G24 is significantly below the industry average of 22.80%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.17%) for G24 is above the 3 year average (9.22%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.09% | ||
| ROE | 11.63% | ||
| ROIC | 10.17% |
ROA(3y)7.75%
ROA(5y)18.84%
ROE(3y)10.94%
ROE(5y)24.41%
ROIC(3y)9.22%
ROIC(5y)7.02%
1.3 Margins
G24's Profit Margin of 28.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. G24 outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
G24's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 44.88%, G24 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of G24 has grown nicely.
G24 has a better Gross Margin (101.20%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
G24's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.62% | ||
| GM | 101.2% |
OM growth 3Y6.8%
OM growth 5Y7.48%
PM growth 3Y7.16%
PM growth 5Y4.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so G24 is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, G24 has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for G24 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for G24 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
G24 has an Altman-Z score of 9.86. This indicates that G24 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 9.86, G24 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of G24 is 0.45, which is an excellent value as it means it would take G24, only 0.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.45, G24 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
G24 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
G24's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05 is amongst the best of the industry. G24 outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.45 indicates that G24 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
G24 has a Current ratio of 0.45. This is amonst the worse of the industry: G24 underperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that G24 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
G24 has a worse Quick ratio (0.45) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
G24 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.80%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, G24 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 13.76% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, G24 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.8%
EPS 3Y-52.87%
EPS 5Y6.15%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%15.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, G24 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.19% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.81%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
EPS Next 5Y12.19%
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y12.26%
Revenue Next 3Y11.66%
Revenue Next 5Y10.84%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.40, which means the current valuation is very expensive for G24.
G24's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
G24's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.86.
G24 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.19.
G24's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.94. G24 is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of G24 is on the same level as its industry peers.
G24's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
G24 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as G24's earnings are expected to grow with 14.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.84
PEG (5Y)7.38
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
G24 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.16, G24 pays a better dividend. On top of this G24 pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, G24's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of G24 grows each year by 13.24%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
G24 pays out 54.32% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of G24 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.32%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
FRA:G24 (8/21/2025, 2:41:29 PM)
114.4
+0.4 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.58B
Analysts76.19
Price Target119.37 (4.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.24%
DP54.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.25%
PT rev (3m)15.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.19 | ||
| P/S | 15.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.67 | ||
| P/B | 6.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.83 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY2.2%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY2.92%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY2.24%
OCF(TTM)2.88
OCFY2.52%
SpS7.55
BVpS18.58
TBVpS-5.83
PEG (NY)3.84
PEG (5Y)7.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.09% | ||
| ROE | 11.63% | ||
| ROCE | 14.36% | ||
| ROIC | 10.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 44.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.62% | ||
| GM | 101.2% | ||
| FCFM | 33.97% |
ROA(3y)7.75%
ROA(5y)18.84%
ROE(3y)10.94%
ROE(5y)24.41%
ROIC(3y)9.22%
ROIC(5y)7.02%
ROICexc(3y)9.48%
ROICexc(5y)8.1%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.01%
ROCE(5y)9.93%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y19.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.4%
OM growth 3Y6.8%
OM growth 5Y7.48%
PM growth 3Y7.16%
PM growth 5Y4.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 67.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.86 |
F-Score5
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)63.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.7%
Profit Quality(3y)116.37%
Profit Quality(5y)93.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.8%
EPS 3Y-52.87%
EPS 5Y6.15%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y11.81%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.62%
EPS Next 5Y12.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.85%
Sales Q2Q%15.11%
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y12.26%
Revenue Next 3Y11.66%
Revenue Next 5Y10.84%
EBIT growth 1Y4.86%
EBIT growth 3Y21.04%
EBIT growth 5Y18.35%
EBIT Next Year37.8%
EBIT Next 3Y20.03%
EBIT Next 5Y19.03%
FCF growth 1Y25.39%
FCF growth 3Y29.82%
FCF growth 5Y4.93%
OCF growth 1Y19.61%
OCF growth 3Y23.85%
OCF growth 5Y5.3%