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

Europe - FRA:HLAG - DE000HLAG475 - Common Stock

116 EUR
-1.3 (-1.11%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HLAG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HLAG was compared to 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. HLAG has an average financial health and profitability rating. HLAG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HLAG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HLAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
HLAG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years HLAG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a Return On Assets of 8.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLAG outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
HLAG's Return On Equity of 13.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.40%, HLAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HLAG is significantly above the industry average of 9.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.46%) for HLAG is well above the current ROIC(7.40%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 has a worse Profit Margin (11.82%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
HLAG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLAG has a Operating Margin of 12.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HLAG outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.30%, HLAG is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
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.
HLAG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HLAG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HLAG is higher compared to a year ago.
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

HLAG has an Altman-Z score of 2.86. This is not the best score and indicates that HLAG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLAG has a better Altman-Z score (2.86) than 88.24% 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 82.35% 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 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 2.56
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.59%
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 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLAG has a Quick ratio (1.27) which is in line with 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.
HLAG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.79% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 19.74% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, HLAG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.68% on average per year.
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 -1.56% 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 0.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-66.7%
EPS Next 2Y-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%
EPS Next 5Y-1.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.60, the valuation of HLAG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
HLAG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 38.63, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HLAG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 33.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 38.63
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.
HLAG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HLAG is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.33
EV/EBITDA 5.83
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

HLAG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HLAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -34.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.96%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 10.94, HLAG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, HLAG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of HLAG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 109.85%!
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-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%
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 (11/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

116

-1.3 (-1.11%)

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 Cap20.39B
Revenue(TTM)19.99B
Net Income(TTM)2.36B
Analysts43
Price Target123 (6.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.96%
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)-1.03%
PT rev (3m)-4.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)356.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)136.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 38.63
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 8.33
P/OCF 4.27
P/B 1.15
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 5.83
EPS(TTM)13.49
EY11.63%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY2.59%
FCF(TTM)13.93
FCFY12.01%
OCF(TTM)27.14
OCFY23.4%
SpS113.75
BVpS100.49
TBVpS81.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number174.65
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-65.98%
ROICexgc 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 2.86
F-Score6
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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-66.7%
EPS Next 2Y-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%
EPS Next 5Y-1.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%1.98%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y208.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year20.34%
EBIT Next 3Y3.29%
EBIT Next 5Y9.71%
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%

HAPAG-LLOYD AG / HLAG.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for HLAG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HLAG.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for HAPAG-LLOYD AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) stock?

HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is HAPAG-LLOYD AG?

The financial health rating of HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) is 6 / 10.


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 -66.7% in the next year.