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ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:HXCK - DE000A161077 - Common Stock

7.08 EUR
-0.22 (-3.01%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall HXCK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated HXCK against 121 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making HXCK a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. HXCK is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. With these ratings, HXCK could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HXCK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HXCK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HXCK had a positive operating cash flow.
HXCK.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHXCK.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 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • HXCK's Return On Assets of 28.42% is amongst the best of the industry. HXCK outperforms 99.21% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of HXCK (42.91%) is better than 95.28% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HXCK (10.85%) is better than 86.61% of its industry peers.
  • HXCK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.48%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.43%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.48%) for HXCK is well above the current ROIC(10.85%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 28.42%
ROE 42.91%
ROIC 10.85%
ROA(3y)14.95%
ROA(5y)10.67%
ROE(3y)31.94%
ROE(5y)24.94%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)13.46%
HXCK.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHXCK.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • HXCK has a Profit Margin of 39.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HXCK outperforms 85.04% of its industry peers.
  • HXCK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of HXCK (19.84%) is better than 61.42% of its industry peers.
  • HXCK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • HXCK has a Gross Margin (35.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HXCK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.84%
PM (TTM) 39.98%
GM 35.9%
OM growth 3Y-2.94%
OM growth 5Y22.67%
PM growth 3Y12.88%
PM growth 5Y56.93%
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y3.19%
HXCK.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHXCK.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for HXCK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, HXCK has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HXCK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HXCK.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingHXCK.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
HXCK.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHXCK.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.47 indicates that HXCK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.47, HXCK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HXCK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.47
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HXCK.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHXCK.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.10 indicates that HXCK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.10, HXCK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 4.05 indicates that HXCK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.05, HXCK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.1
Quick Ratio 4.05
HXCK.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHXCK.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • HXCK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.32%.
  • Measured over the past years, HXCK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 93.23% on average per year.
  • HXCK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.78%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 24.05% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.32%
EPS 3Y37.36%
EPS 5Y93.23%
EPS Q2Q%101.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y23.24%
Revenue growth 5Y24.05%
Sales Q2Q%-6.19%

3.2 Future

  • HXCK is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -23.99% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y57.97%
EPS Next 2Y-8.63%
EPS Next 3Y-23.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.22%

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.
HXCK.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHXCK.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 50M 100M 150M 200M
HXCK.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHXCK.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.44, the valuation of HXCK can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HXCK indicates a rather cheap valuation: HXCK is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HXCK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HXCK.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HXCK is valued cheaper than 98.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HXCK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.44
Fwd PE 7.23
HXCK.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHXCK.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 96.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HXCK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1.74
HXCK.DE Per share dataHXCK.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • HXCK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of HXCK may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as HXCK's earnings are expected to decrease with -23.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-8.63%
EPS Next 3Y-23.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HXCK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • HXCK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.07.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, HXCK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
HXCK.DE Yearly Dividends per shareHXCK.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • HXCK pays out 116.31% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP116.31%
EPS Next 2Y-8.63%
EPS Next 3Y-23.99%
HXCK.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHXCK.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M
HXCK.DE Dividend Payout.HXCK.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HXCK.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ERNST RUSS AG

FRA:HXCK (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

7.08

-0.22 (-3.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-11
Earnings (Next)03-23
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap238.53M
Revenue(TTM)245.35M
Net Income(TTM)98.08M
Analysts84.44
Price Target11.22 (58.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP116.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.44
Fwd PE 7.23
P/S 0.97
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA 1.74
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY40.96%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY13.83%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS7.28
BVpS6.78
TBVpS6.77
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)0.03
Graham Number21.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 28.42%
ROE 42.91%
ROCE 15.41%
ROIC 10.85%
ROICexc 16.64%
ROICexgc 16.67%
OM 19.84%
PM (TTM) 39.98%
GM 35.9%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)14.95%
ROA(5y)10.67%
ROE(3y)31.94%
ROE(5y)24.94%
ROIC(3y)18.48%
ROIC(5y)13.46%
ROICexc(3y)25.45%
ROICexc(5y)17.96%
ROICexgc(3y)25.68%
ROICexgc(5y)18.15%
ROCE(3y)26.25%
ROCE(5y)19.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y38.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y40.48%
OM growth 3Y-2.94%
OM growth 5Y22.67%
PM growth 3Y12.88%
PM growth 5Y56.93%
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y3.19%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.1
Quick Ratio 4.05
Altman-Z 3.47
F-ScoreN/A
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)131.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.32%
EPS 3Y37.36%
EPS 5Y93.23%
EPS Q2Q%101.83%
EPS Next Y57.97%
EPS Next 2Y-8.63%
EPS Next 3Y-23.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.78%
Revenue growth 3Y23.24%
Revenue growth 5Y24.05%
Sales Q2Q%-6.19%
Revenue Next Year-4.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.7%
EBIT growth 3Y19.62%
EBIT growth 5Y52.17%
EBIT Next Year102.82%
EBIT Next 3Y-7.07%
EBIT Next 5Y-1.63%
FCF growth 1Y1292.57%
FCF growth 3Y38.27%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y9.2%
OCF growth 3Y35.91%
OCF growth 5Y51.72%

ERNST RUSS AG / HXCK.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to HXCK.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for ERNST RUSS AG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of HXCK stock?

ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE) is 2.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HXCK stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ERNST RUSS AG (HXCK.DE) is expected to grow by 57.97% in the next year.