HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:HLAG • DE000HLAG475
Current stock price
117.9 EUR
-2.3 (-1.91%)
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This HLAG.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HLAG.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HLAG had positive earnings in the past year.
- HLAG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HLAG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- HLAG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.15%, HLAG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLAG has a Return On Equity of 5.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of HLAG (4.25%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HLAG is below the industry average of 8.48%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 5.07% | ||
| ROIC | 4.25% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)19.67%
ROE(3y)10.77%
ROE(5y)29.91%
ROIC(3y)5.79%
ROIC(5y)17.41%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HLAG (4.88%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- HLAG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HLAG's Operating Margin of 7.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- HLAG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HLAG has a worse Gross Margin (26.12%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLAG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.88% | ||
| GM | 26.12% |
OM growth 3Y-53.51%
OM growth 5Y-14.13%
PM growth 3Y-53.73%
PM growth 5Y-7.62%
GM growth 3Y-24.07%
GM growth 5Y-1.54%
2. HLAG.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLAG is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HLAG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HLAG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- HLAG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that HLAG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HLAG (2.83) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG is 5.88, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HLAG, 5.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG (5.88) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- HLAG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- HLAG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of HLAG (1.49) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- HLAG has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that HLAG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HLAG has a better Quick ratio (1.39) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. HLAG.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HLAG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -61.83%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.34% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.51% in the past year.
- HLAG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.83%
EPS 3Y-62.33%
EPS 5Y-0.34%
EPS Q2Q%-89.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%-15.21%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.12% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, HLAG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-80.77%
EPS Next 2Y-22.65%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
EPS Next 5Y20.12%
Revenue Next Year-7.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HLAG.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HLAG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.76.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLAG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLAG is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- HLAG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- HLAG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 118.36.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. HLAG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 118.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HLAG is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- HLAG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLAG is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HLAG's earnings are expected to grow with 19.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.65%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
5. HLAG.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.08, HLAG's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than HLAG!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, HLAG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of HLAG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 48.76%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)48.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 158.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLAG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of HLAG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP158.32%
EPS Next 2Y-22.65%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
HLAG.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:HLAG (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
117.9
-2.3 (-1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)03-26 2026-03-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners22.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.72B
Revenue(TTM)18.63B
Net Income(TTM)909.80M
Analysts44.21
Price Target115.54 (-2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
Yearly Dividend8.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)48.76%
DP158.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)211.1%
Min EPS beat(2)109.29%
Max EPS beat(2)312.91%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)370.17%
Min EPS beat(4)28.69%
Max EPS beat(4)1029.79%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)203.78%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)131.61%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)99.39%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.65%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.5%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.05%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.95%
PT rev (1m)3.15%
PT rev (3m)-2.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-30.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-404.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)204.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 118.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 1.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
EPS(TTM)5.18
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY0.84%
FCF(TTM)6.16
FCFY5.22%
OCF(TTM)14.41
OCFY12.22%
SpS106.01
BVpS102.02
TBVpS83.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number109.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.15% | ||
| ROE | 5.07% | ||
| ROCE | 6.04% | ||
| ROIC | 4.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.91% | ||
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.88% | ||
| GM | 26.12% | ||
| FCFM | 5.81% |
ROA(3y)6.79%
ROA(5y)19.67%
ROE(3y)10.77%
ROE(5y)29.91%
ROIC(3y)5.79%
ROIC(5y)17.41%
ROICexc(3y)8.26%
ROICexc(5y)47.27%
ROICexgc(3y)10.51%
ROICexgc(5y)88.9%
ROCE(3y)8.23%
ROCE(5y)24.73%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-65.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-65.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.51%
OM growth 3Y-53.51%
OM growth 5Y-14.13%
PM growth 3Y-53.73%
PM growth 5Y-7.62%
GM growth 3Y-24.07%
GM growth 5Y-1.54%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
F-Score4
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)85.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.68%
Profit Quality(3y)107.43%
Profit Quality(5y)105.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.83%
EPS 3Y-62.33%
EPS 5Y-0.34%
EPS Q2Q%-89.3%
EPS Next Y-80.77%
EPS Next 2Y-22.65%
EPS Next 3Y19.75%
EPS Next 5Y20.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.85%
Sales Q2Q%-15.21%
Revenue Next Year-7.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-45.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-62.16%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.4%
EBIT Next Year178.73%
EBIT Next 3Y54.55%
EBIT Next 5Y41.23%
FCF growth 1Y-50.77%
FCF growth 3Y-60.87%
FCF growth 5Y-14.46%
OCF growth 1Y-41.98%
OCF growth 3Y-49.36%
OCF growth 5Y-2.66%
HAPAG-LLOYD AG / HLAG.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HLAG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to HLAG.DE.
What is the valuation status for HLAG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HAPAG-LLOYD AG?
HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HLAG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) is 22.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.16.
What is the expected EPS growth for HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) is expected to decline by -80.77% in the next year.