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

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

117.65 EUR
+0.05 (+0.04%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 10:34:00 AM
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

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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.09%, HLAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG has a Return On Equity (13.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.40%, HLAG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% 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 8.73%.
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 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 66.67% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: HLAG outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
HLAG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HLAG has a Gross Margin of 31.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 72.22% 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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for HLAG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
HLAG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HLAG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHLAG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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's Altman-Z score of 2.86 is amongst the best of the industry. HLAG outperforms 83.33% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.56, HLAG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that HLAG is not too dependend on debt financing.
HLAG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 2.56
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.14%
HLAG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHLAG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.37, HLAG is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% 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's Quick ratio of 1.27 is in line compared 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 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 5.41%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.79% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
HLAG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.66%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.41%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%-85.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%-11.26%

3.2 Future

HLAG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.37% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-70.58%
EPS Next 2Y-43.89%
EPS Next 3Y-52.08%
EPS Next 5Y-2.37%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%

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 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

HLAG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.42.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. HLAG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HLAG. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.42
Fwd PE N/A
HLAG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHLAG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

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 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.44
EV/EBITDA 5.84
HLAG.DE Per share dataHLAG.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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 -52.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-43.89%
EPS Next 3Y-52.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.14%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.64, HLAG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, HLAG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.14%

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.
HLAG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP61.03%
EPS Next 2Y-43.89%
EPS Next 3Y-52.08%
HLAG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHLAG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/2/2026, 10:34:00 AM)

117.65

+0.05 (+0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26/amc
Inst Owners22.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.68B
Revenue(TTM)19.40B
Net Income(TTM)2.36B
Analysts43
Price Target118.24 (0.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.14%
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)529.24%
Min EPS beat(2)28.69%
Max EPS beat(2)1029.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)268.81%
Min EPS beat(4)3.2%
Max EPS beat(4)1029.79%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)136.55%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)97.03%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)75.04%
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)-2.25%
PT rev (3m)-4.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)356.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.42
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.03
P/FCF 8.44
P/OCF 4.33
P/B 1.17
P/tB 1.44
EV/EBITDA 5.84
EPS(TTM)8.77
EY7.45%
EPS(NY)-0.96
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)13.93
FCFY11.84%
OCF(TTM)27.14
OCFY23.07%
SpS113.75
BVpS100.49
TBVpS81.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number140.82
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
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)5.41%
EPS 3Y-35.94%
EPS 5Y45.79%
EPS Q2Q%-85.82%
EPS Next Y-70.58%
EPS Next 2Y-43.89%
EPS Next 3Y-52.08%
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-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y208.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year15.48%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.13%
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.


What is the valuation status for HLAG stock?

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


What is the profitability of HLAG 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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HLAG stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HAPAG-LLOYD AG (HLAG.DE) is expected to decline by -70.58% in the next year.