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 19 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.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years HLAG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 7.10%, HLAG is not doing good in the industry: 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HLAG has a worse Return On Equity (11.55%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.86%, HLAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.46%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.86%) 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 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
HLAG has a worse Profit Margin (12.48%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of HLAG (13.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HLAG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLAG has a worse Gross Margin (32.68%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HLAG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLAG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
HLAG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HLAG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HLAG has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. 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 (2.90) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.01. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HLAG would need 3.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HLAG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.01) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HLAG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
HLAG has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that HLAG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLAG (1.45) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HLAG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 88.73%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.79% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
HLAG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.11%.
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 -1.38% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLAG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-72.63%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
EPS Next 5Y-1.38%
Revenue Next Year-8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.76, the valuation of HLAG can be described as very reasonable.
73.68% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLAG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
HLAG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.91.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.95, HLAG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.77. HLAG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.95 |
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 | 12.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HLAG has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.23
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
HLAG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 35.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, HLAG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
68.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HLAG. 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.
DP68.15%
EPS Next 2Y-42.02%
EPS Next 3Y-30.02%
FRA:HLAG (5/27/2025, 5:29:54 PM)
154.9
-0.9 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.23B
Analysts43
Price Target126.95 (-18.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
Yearly Dividend9.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)109.85%
DP68.15%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-1.22%
PT rev (3m)-4.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.14 |
EPS(TTM)14.4
EY9.3%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY2.95%
FCF(TTM)12.51
FCFY8.08%
OCF(TTM)24.83
OCFY16.03%
SpS108.74
BVpS117.51
TBVpS95.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.23
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 | 2.9 |
F-Score3
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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-1.38%
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 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y3.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year18.81%
EBIT Next 3Y4.03%
EBIT Next 5Y12.69%
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%