STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SAX - DE0007493991 - Common Stock
37.7 EUR
-1.3 (-3.33%)
Overall SAX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SAX against 64 industry peers in the Media industry. SAX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. SAX may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SAX was profitable.
SAX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SAX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SAX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.80%, SAX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SAX (35.32%) is better than 96.88% of its industry peers.
SAX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAX outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
SAX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.47%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.47%) for SAX is below the current ROIC(9.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | ||
| ROE | 35.32% | ||
| ROIC | 9.01% |
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)26.75%
ROE(5y)22.7%
ROIC(3y)8.47%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
1.3 Margins
SAX's Profit Margin of 6.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAX outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
SAX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.25%, SAX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
SAX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SAX has a Gross Margin (43.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.49% | ||
| GM | 43.77% |
OM growth 3Y8.14%
OM growth 5Y7.17%
PM growth 3Y-5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.78%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SAX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAX has more shares outstanding
SAX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SAX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that SAX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SAX (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SAX has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.37. This is a neutral value as SAX would need 5.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SAX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SAX outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
SAX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SAX (4.18) is worse than 82.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC5.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that SAX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SAX (0.59) is worse than 84.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that SAX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SAX has a Quick ratio of 0.52. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SAX underperforms 85.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SAX have decreased by -1.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SAX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.06% on average per year.
SAX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.36%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.5%
EPS 3Y3.1%
EPS 5Y-5.06%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
3.2 Future
SAX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.46% yearly.
SAX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.33, the valuation of SAX can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SAX.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say SAX is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.27, which indicates a very decent valuation of SAX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SAX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SAX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SAX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SAX is valued cheaper than 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SAX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SAX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SAX's earnings are expected to grow with 17.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, SAX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of SAX dropped by -25.93% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.02, SAX pays a better dividend. On top of this SAX pays more dividend than 84.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SAX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SAX decreases each year by -0.88%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
SAX pays out 110.68% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP110.68%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
FRA:SAX (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.7
-1.3 (-3.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners44.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.11B
Analysts81.18
Price Target67.16 (78.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.88%
DP110.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.18%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.49%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.13%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)2.15%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.39%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.66%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.27%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-3.6%
PT rev (3m)-4.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.81 | ||
| P/B | 5.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.63
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY10.79%
FCF(TTM)6.15
FCFY16.31%
OCF(TTM)7.84
OCFY20.79%
SpS36.92
BVpS6.79
TBVpS-14.03
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.8% | ||
| ROE | 35.32% | ||
| ROCE | 13.02% | ||
| ROIC | 9.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.21% | ||
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.49% | ||
| GM | 43.77% | ||
| FCFM | 16.65% |
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)26.75%
ROE(5y)22.7%
ROIC(3y)8.47%
ROIC(5y)7.11%
ROICexc(3y)8.84%
ROICexc(5y)7.43%
ROICexgc(3y)20.44%
ROICexgc(5y)17.8%
ROCE(3y)12.41%
ROCE(5y)10.4%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.43%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y11.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.42%
OM growth 3Y8.14%
OM growth 5Y7.17%
PM growth 3Y-5.22%
PM growth 5Y12.78%
GM growth 3Y3.16%
GM growth 5Y4.26%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 256.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
F-Score6
WACC5.29%
ROIC/WACC1.7
Cap/Depr(3y)41.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.8%
Profit Quality(3y)245.99%
Profit Quality(5y)361.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.5%
EPS 3Y3.1%
EPS 5Y-5.06%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
EPS Next Y19.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
Revenue Next Year3.31%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
EBIT growth 1Y9.55%
EBIT growth 3Y16.73%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year121.18%
EBIT Next 3Y37.2%
EBIT Next 5Y25.77%
FCF growth 1Y42.2%
FCF growth 3Y3.91%
FCF growth 5Y-0.29%
OCF growth 1Y9.14%
OCF growth 3Y2.15%
OCF growth 5Y0.28%