MLP SE (MLP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:MLP - DE0006569908 - Common Stock
6.91 EUR
+0.05 (+0.73%)
Overall MLP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MLP against 120 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MLP while its profitability can be described as average. MLP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. MLP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MLP was profitable.
In the past year MLP had a positive cash flow from operations.
MLP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years MLP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MLP has a Return On Assets of 1.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLP outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
MLP's Return On Equity of 10.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLP outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MLP (1.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLP is significantly below the industry average of 9.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.44% | ||
| ROE | 10.71% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.46%
ROE(3y)10.31%
ROE(5y)10.62%
ROIC(3y)1.89%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MLP (5.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MLP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MLP has a Operating Margin (8.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MLP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MLP's Gross Margin of 51.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLP outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MLP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.55% | ||
| GM | 51.67% |
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5Y8.24%
PM growth 3Y-1.05%
PM growth 5Y4.28%
GM growth 3Y2.88%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for MLP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MLP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MLP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.20, we must say that MLP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MLP's Altman-Z score of -0.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLP outperforms 40.83% of its industry peers.
MLP has a debt to FCF ratio of 102.91. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MLP would need 102.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MLP has a Debt to FCF ratio (102.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.61 is on the high side and indicates that MLP has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MLP (5.61) is worse than 69.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 102.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.2 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
MLP has a Current Ratio of 0.11. This is a bad value and indicates that MLP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLP has a Current ratio of 0.11. This is in the lower half of the industry: MLP underperforms 65.83% of its industry peers.
MLP has a Quick Ratio of 0.11. This is a bad value and indicates that MLP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MLP has a worse Quick ratio (0.10) than 65.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.39% over the past year.
MLP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.93% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.31% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.39%
EPS 3Y36.44%
EPS 5Y4.93%
EPS Q2Q%55.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.11%
Revenue growth 5Y6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-1.99%
3.2 Future
MLP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MLP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y25.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.94%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y12.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.31%
Revenue Next 5Y8.48%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.71, the valuation of MLP can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MLP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.97 indicates a correct valuation of MLP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MLP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MLP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MLP is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MLP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MLP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MLP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)45.51
PEG (5Y)2.38
EPS Next 2Y25.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.22%, which is a nice return.
MLP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. MLP pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, MLP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.22% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MLP grows each year by 8.50%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.5%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
119.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MLP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MLP's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP119.97%
EPS Next 2Y25.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.94%
FRA:MLP (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.91
+0.05 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap755.47M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)60.06M
Analysts82.5
Price Target10.98 (58.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.22% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.5%
DP119.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-40.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-89%
Max EPS beat(2)7.62%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-89%
Max EPS beat(4)25.41%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.03%
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)-4.44%
PT rev (3m)-4.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 2.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY8.54%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY7.71%
FCF(TTM)0.28
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY7.82%
SpS9.89
BVpS5.13
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)45.51
PEG (5Y)2.38
Graham Number8.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.44% | ||
| ROE | 10.71% | ||
| ROCE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 1.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.57% | ||
| OM | 8.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.55% | ||
| GM | 51.67% | ||
| FCFM | 2.83% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.46%
ROE(3y)10.31%
ROE(5y)10.62%
ROIC(3y)1.89%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
ROICexc(3y)2.17%
ROICexc(5y)2.19%
ROICexgc(3y)2.37%
ROICexgc(5y)2.42%
ROCE(3y)11.69%
ROCE(5y)10.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.52%
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5Y8.24%
PM growth 3Y-1.05%
PM growth 5Y4.28%
GM growth 3Y2.88%
GM growth 5Y1.98%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 102.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 26.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 48.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 50.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.2 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)66.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.39%
EPS 3Y36.44%
EPS 5Y4.93%
EPS Q2Q%55.56%
EPS Next Y0.26%
EPS Next 2Y25.18%
EPS Next 3Y12.94%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.11%
Revenue growth 5Y6.1%
Sales Q2Q%-1.99%
Revenue Next Year6.56%
Revenue Next 2Y12.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.31%
Revenue Next 5Y8.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.15%
EBIT growth 3Y1.93%
EBIT growth 5Y17.47%
EBIT Next Year47.28%
EBIT Next 3Y20.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y111.78%
FCF growth 3Y-36.29%
FCF growth 5Y-5.22%
OCF growth 1Y124.93%
OCF growth 3Y-32.8%
OCF growth 5Y-2.75%
MLP SE / MLP.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MLP.DE.
What is the valuation status for MLP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MLP SE (MLP.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MLP stock?
MLP SE (MLP.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of MLP SE (MLP.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of MLP SE (MLP.DE) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MLP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MLP SE (MLP.DE) is expected to grow by 0.26% in the next year.