HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:HLAG - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000HLAG475 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HLAG. HLAG was compared to 20 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. HLAG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. HLAG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
HLAG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.10%, HLAG is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLAG's Return On Equity of 11.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a Return On Invested Capital (6.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HLAG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.46%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.46%) for HLAG is well above the current ROIC(6.86%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6.86% |
ROA(3y)20.41%
ROA(5y)20.26%
ROE(3y)29.44%
ROE(5y)31.66%
ROIC(3y)17.46%
ROIC(5y)18.53%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 12.48%, HLAG is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLAG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.49%, HLAG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 32.68%, HLAG is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLAG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.48% | ||
| GM | 32.68% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLAG is creating 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
HLAG has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.68, HLAG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG is 3.01, which is a good value as it means it would take HLAG, 3.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HLAG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.01) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that HLAG is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLAG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, HLAG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that HLAG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLAG (1.45) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 88.73% 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
The Revenue has grown by 20.11% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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)88.73%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%49.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%18.58%
3.2 Future
HLAG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.27% yearly.
HLAG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y-72.63%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
EPS Next 5Y-2.27%
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y0.09%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.15, the valuation of HLAG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, HLAG is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.87, the valuation of HLAG can be described as expensive.
HLAG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. HLAG is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
HLAG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
HLAG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of HLAG may justify a higher PE ratio.
HLAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.02% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.36%, HLAG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 34.79, HLAG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, HLAG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
HLAG pays out 68.15% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
HLAG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.15%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
FRA:HLAG (7/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
131.7
+2.8 (+2.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.15B
Analysts43
Price Target129.62 (-1.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
Yearly Dividend9.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)109.85%
DP68.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.38%
Min EPS beat(2)3.2%
Max EPS beat(2)13.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)37.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.07%
Max EPS beat(4)168.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.33%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.13%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.86%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.55%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.09%
PT rev (1m)-2.36%
PT rev (3m)0.85%
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)5.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.12 |
EPS(TTM)14.4
EY10.93%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY3.46%
FCF(TTM)12.51
FCFY9.5%
OCF(TTM)24.83
OCFY18.86%
SpS108.74
BVpS117.51
TBVpS95.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.55% | ||
| ROCE | 9.75% | ||
| ROIC | 6.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.2% | ||
| OM | 13.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.48% | ||
| GM | 32.68% | ||
| FCFM | 11.5% |
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.34% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score3
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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)88.73%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%49.4%
EPS Next Y-72.63%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
EPS Next 5Y-2.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%18.58%
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y0.09%
EBIT growth 1Y3.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year18.81%
EBIT Next 3Y4.03%
EBIT Next 5Y8.92%
FCF growth 1Y-32.59%
FCF growth 3Y-37.85%
FCF growth 5Y6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-12.1%
OCF growth 3Y-25.15%
OCF growth 5Y16.57%