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

Europe - FRA:HLAG - DE000HLAG475 - Common Stock

121.1 EUR
+2.4 (+2.02%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

HLAG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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

In the past year HLAG was profitable.
In the past year HLAG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years HLAG has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HLAG had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 8.09%, HLAG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
HLAG has a Return On Equity of 13.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
HLAG's Return On Invested Capital of 7.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HLAG outperforms 61.11% of 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 9.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.40%) 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 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 Profit Margin of 11.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HLAG underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
HLAG has a worse Operating Margin (12.03%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HLAG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of HLAG (31.30%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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

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.
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 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 2.89. 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 2.89 is amongst the best of the industry. HLAG outperforms 88.89% 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.
HLAG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.56. This is in the better half of the industry: HLAG outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
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 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 2.56
Altman-Z 2.89
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.75%
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.
HLAG has a worse Current ratio (1.37) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that HLAG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HLAG (1.27) 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 209.40% over the past year.
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 19.74% in the last year.
HLAG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.68% yearly.
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

HLAG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.93% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-68.89%
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%
EPS Next 5Y-1.93%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%

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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.98, the valuation of HLAG can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HLAG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: HLAG is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HLAG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HLAG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HLAG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HLAG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say HLAG is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.98
Fwd PE 30.32
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HLAG is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.69
EV/EBITDA 5.98
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HLAG's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HLAG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.91%, which is a nice return.
HLAG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 35.05.
HLAG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.91%

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.
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-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%
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 (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

121.1

+2.4 (+2.02%)

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 Cap21.28B
Analysts43
Price Target124.27 (2.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.91%
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)0.43%
PT rev (3m)-4.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)265.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)141.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.98
Fwd PE 30.32
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 8.69
P/OCF 4.46
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.48
EV/EBITDA 5.98
EPS(TTM)13.49
EY11.14%
EPS(NY)3.99
Fwd EY3.3%
FCF(TTM)13.93
FCFY11.5%
OCF(TTM)27.14
OCFY22.41%
SpS113.75
BVpS100.49
TBVpS81.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
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%
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-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 2.89
F-Score6
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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-68.89%
EPS Next 2Y-45.75%
EPS Next 3Y-32.14%
EPS Next 5Y-1.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.68%
Sales Q2Q%1.98%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.5%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.43%
EBIT growth 1Y208.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.3%
EBIT growth 5Y27.06%
EBIT Next Year20.34%
EBIT Next 3Y3.29%
EBIT Next 5Y9.3%
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%