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

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HLAG - DE000HLAG475 - Common Stock

115.3 EUR
-1.2 (-1.03%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 5:29:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, HLAG scores 5 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 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years HLAG has been profitable.
HLAG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (8.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HLAG has a Return On Equity (13.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.40%, HLAG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% 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 8.90%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.82%, HLAG is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLAG's Operating Margin of 12.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
HLAG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HLAG is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for HLAG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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.
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 2.85 indicates that HLAG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HLAG's Altman-Z score of 2.85 is amongst the best of the industry. HLAG outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
HLAG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.56. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HLAG would need 2.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HLAG (2.56) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that HLAG is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLAG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: HLAG outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 2.56
Altman-Z 2.85
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.45%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HLAG's Current ratio of 1.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

HLAG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.01%.
Measured over the past years, HLAG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.79% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, HLAG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.66% in the last year.
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)6.01%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%-86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%-11.26%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HLAG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.37% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HLAG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-66.7%
EPS Next 2Y-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%
EPS Next 5Y-2.37%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%

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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.07, which indicates a correct valuation of HLAG.
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 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.40, the valuation of HLAG can be described as expensive.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than HLAG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
HLAG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.07
Fwd PE 38.4
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

HLAG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLAG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.28
EV/EBITDA 5.8
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.
HLAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -34.10% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.20%, HLAG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
HLAG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 10.57.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, HLAG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.2%

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

61.03% 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.
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 (12/3/2025, 5:29:55 PM)

115.3

-1.2 (-1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners22.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.27B
Revenue(TTM)19.40B
Net Income(TTM)2.36B
Analysts43
Price Target120.96 (4.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.2%
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)-2.67%
PT rev (3m)-2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)37.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)142.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.07
Fwd PE 38.4
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 8.28
P/OCF 4.25
P/B 1.15
P/tB 1.41
EV/EBITDA 5.8
EPS(TTM)8.82
EY7.65%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)13.93
FCFY12.08%
OCF(TTM)27.14
OCFY23.54%
SpS113.75
BVpS100.49
TBVpS81.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number141.22
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 2.85
F-Score6
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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)6.01%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%-86%
EPS Next Y-66.7%
EPS Next 2Y-52.96%
EPS Next 3Y-34.1%
EPS Next 5Y-2.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%-11.26%
Revenue Next Year-3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y208.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year20.34%
EBIT Next 3Y3.29%
EBIT Next 5Y8.79%
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 5 / 10 to HLAG.DE.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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.