GESCO SE NA O.N (GSC1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GSC1 - DE000A1K0201 - Common Stock
16.1 EUR
+0.45 (+2.88%)
GSC1 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 102 industry peers in the Machinery industry. GSC1 has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. GSC1 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GSC1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GSC1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
GSC1 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GSC1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GSC1 has a Return On Assets (1.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.64%, GSC1 is doing worse than 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.27%, GSC1 is not doing good in the industry: 65.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GSC1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.78%. This is below the industry average of 9.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 2.64% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% |
ROA(3y)4.21%
ROA(5y)3.02%
ROE(3y)7.38%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)5.81%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.40%, GSC1 is not doing good in the industry: 60.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GSC1's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GSC1 (3.38%) is worse than 65.69% of its industry peers.
GSC1's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GSC1's Gross Margin of 43.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GSC1 outperforms 54.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSC1 has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.4% | ||
| GM | 43.62% |
OM growth 3Y-40.32%
OM growth 5Y-25.92%
PM growth 3Y-47.69%
PM growth 5Y-28.52%
GM growth 3Y-2.11%
GM growth 5Y-2.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GSC1 is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSC1 has less shares outstanding
GSC1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GSC1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.00 indicates that GSC1 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GSC1 (3.00) is better than 75.49% of its industry peers.
GSC1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GSC1 would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GSC1's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSC1 outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that GSC1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
GSC1 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC6.11%
2.3 Liquidity
GSC1 has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that GSC1 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GSC1 has a Current ratio of 2.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSC1 outperforms 81.37% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that GSC1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GSC1 has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GSC1 have decreased strongly by -19.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GSC1 shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -29.67% on average per year.
GSC1 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.45%.
Measured over the past years, GSC1 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.73%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y-29.67%
EPS Q2Q%500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.45%
Revenue growth 3Y1.73%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.21%
Sales Q2Q%-10.13%
3.2 Future
GSC1 is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.93% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-33.12%
EPS Next 2Y-13.96%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.93%
Revenue Next Year-13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y0.27%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
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 accelerating.
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 24.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GSC1.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GSC1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
GSC1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
GSC1 is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.88.
GSC1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSC1 is cheaper than 81.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, GSC1 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSC1, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GSC1 indicates a rather cheap valuation: GSC1 is cheaper than 92.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as GSC1's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.96%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.68%, GSC1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
GSC1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.55.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, GSC1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GSC1 decreases each year by -8.25%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
14.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GSC1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.88%
EPS Next 2Y-13.96%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
FRA:GSC1 (9/23/2025, 1:45:00 PM)
16.1
+0.45 (+2.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap174.52M
Analysts86
Price Target27.54 (71.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.25%
DP14.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)-2.53%
PT rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)1.81
Fwd EY11.26%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY18.98%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY25.65%
SpS45.96
BVpS24.28
TBVpS19.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 2.64% | ||
| ROCE | 5.25% | ||
| ROIC | 3.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.91% | ||
| OM | 3.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.4% | ||
| GM | 43.62% | ||
| FCFM | 6.65% |
ROA(3y)4.21%
ROA(5y)3.02%
ROE(3y)7.38%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)5.81%
ROICexc(3y)6.51%
ROICexc(5y)6.74%
ROICexgc(3y)8.22%
ROICexgc(5y)8.6%
ROCE(3y)9.27%
ROCE(5y)9.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-41.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-23.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.88%
OM growth 3Y-40.32%
OM growth 5Y-25.92%
PM growth 3Y-47.69%
PM growth 5Y-28.52%
GM growth 3Y-2.11%
GM growth 5Y-2.86%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 476.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
F-Score6
WACC6.11%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)63.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.73%
EPS 3Y-46.24%
EPS 5Y-29.67%
EPS Q2Q%500%
EPS Next Y-33.12%
EPS Next 2Y-13.96%
EPS Next 3Y-2.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.45%
Revenue growth 3Y1.73%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.21%
Sales Q2Q%-10.13%
Revenue Next Year-13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y0.27%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-39.29%
EBIT growth 5Y-27.55%
EBIT Next Year8.73%
EBIT Next 3Y13.87%
EBIT Next 5Y14.06%
FCF growth 1Y194.31%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y81.66%
OCF growth 1Y55.05%
OCF growth 3Y0.59%
OCF growth 5Y16.7%