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HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:HLAG - DE000HLAG475 - Common Stock

121.1 EUR
+2.4 (+2.02%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HLAG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLAG was compared to 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. HLAG has an average financial health and profitability rating. HLAG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HLAG was profitable.
In the past year HLAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLAG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years HLAG had a positive operating cash flow.
HLAG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHLAG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

HLAG's Return On Assets of 8.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a worse Return On Equity (13.38%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: HLAG outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLAG is significantly above the industry average of 9.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.40%) for HLAG is well below the 3 year average (17.46%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HLAG had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.09%
ROE 13.38%
ROIC 7.4%
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)20.26%
ROE(3y)29.44%
ROE(5y)31.66%
ROIC(3y)17.46%
ROIC(5y)18.53%
HLAG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHLAG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

HLAG's Profit Margin of 11.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
HLAG has a Operating Margin of 12.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
HLAG has a Gross Margin of 31.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
HLAG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.03%
PM (TTM) 11.82%
GM 31.3%
OM growth 3Y-31.91%
OM growth 5Y16.92%
PM growth 3Y-32.59%
PM growth 5Y34.17%
GM growth 3Y-15.13%
GM growth 5Y7.31%
HLAG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHLAG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HLAG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLAG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HLAG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLAG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HLAG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLAG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HLAG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHLAG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.89 indicates that HLAG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLAG has a Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. HLAG outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG is 2.56, which is a good value as it means it would take HLAG, 2.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG (2.56) is better than 77.78% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: HLAG outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 2.56
Altman-Z 2.89
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.75%
HLAG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLAG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

HLAG has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that HLAG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.37, HLAG is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLAG has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. 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 Quick ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLAG outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.27
HLAG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHLAG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 209.40% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.79% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, HLAG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.74% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)209.4%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%-37.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%1.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.93% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLAG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-68.89%
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%
EPS Next 5Y-1.93%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HLAG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHLAG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10B 20B 30B
HLAG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHLAG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 20 40 60 80

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.98, the valuation of HLAG can be described as very reasonable.
HLAG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLAG is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.40, HLAG is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.32, HLAG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLAG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.98
Fwd PE 30.32
HLAG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLAG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HLAG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HLAG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HLAG is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.69
EV/EBITDA 5.98
HLAG.DE Per share dataHLAG.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of HLAG may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HLAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.91%, which is a nice return.
HLAG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 35.05.
HLAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.91%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HLAG grows each year by 109.85%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)109.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HLAG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareHLAG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

5.3 Sustainability

HLAG pays out 61.03% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of HLAG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP61.03%
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%
HLAG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLAG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B
HLAG.DE Dividend Payout.HLAG.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HLAG.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HAPAG-LLOYD AG

FRA:HLAG (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

121.1

+2.4 (+2.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13
Inst Owners22.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.28B
Analysts43
Price Target124.27 (2.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.91%
Yearly Dividend9.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)109.85%
DP61.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)548.22%
Min EPS beat(2)28.69%
Max EPS beat(2)1067.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)278.3%
Min EPS beat(4)3.2%
Max EPS beat(4)1067.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)141.3%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)100.19%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)77.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.5%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.5%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.44%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.76%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.93%
PT rev (1m)0.43%
PT rev (3m)-4.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)265.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)141.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.98
Fwd PE 30.32
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 8.69
P/OCF 4.46
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.48
EV/EBITDA 5.98
EPS(TTM)13.49
EY11.14%
EPS(NY)3.99
Fwd EY3.3%
FCF(TTM)13.93
FCFY11.5%
OCF(TTM)27.14
OCFY22.41%
SpS113.75
BVpS100.49
TBVpS81.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.09%
ROE 13.38%
ROCE 10.51%
ROIC 7.4%
ROICexc 7.4%
ROICexgc 8.66%
OM 12.03%
PM (TTM) 11.82%
GM 31.3%
FCFM 12.25%
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)20.26%
ROE(3y)29.44%
ROE(5y)31.66%
ROIC(3y)17.46%
ROIC(5y)18.53%
ROICexc(3y)36.17%
ROICexc(5y)48.45%
ROICexgc(3y)46.97%
ROICexgc(5y)90.7%
ROCE(3y)24.8%
ROCE(5y)26.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-65.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-57.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.35%
OM growth 3Y-31.91%
OM growth 5Y16.92%
PM growth 3Y-32.59%
PM growth 5Y34.17%
GM growth 3Y-15.13%
GM growth 5Y7.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 2.56
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 105.4%
Cap/Sales 11.61%
Interest Coverage 6.46
Cash Conversion 103.53%
Profit Quality 103.64%
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z 2.89
F-Score6
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)89.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.96%
Profit Quality(3y)103.12%
Profit Quality(5y)133.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)209.4%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%-37.3%
EPS Next Y-68.89%
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%
EPS Next 5Y-1.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%1.98%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y208.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year20.34%
EBIT Next 3Y3.29%
EBIT Next 5Y9.3%
FCF growth 1Y-80.41%
FCF growth 3Y-37.85%
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-65.99%
OCF growth 3Y-25.15%
OCF growth 5Y16.57%