STROEER SE & CO KGAA (SAX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:SAX - DE0007493991 - Common Stock
42 EUR
+0.2 (+0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SAX. SAX was compared to 62 industry peers in the Media industry. SAX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. SAX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SAX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SAX had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
SAX's Return On Assets of 4.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAX outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 29.22%, SAX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.57%, SAX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SAX is in line with the industry average of 7.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.57%) for SAX is above the 3 year average (8.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 29.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.57% |
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
The Profit Margin of SAX (6.69%) is better than 69.35% of its industry peers.
SAX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.67%, SAX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
SAX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SAX has a Gross Margin (43.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.69% | ||
| GM | 43.94% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SAX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SAX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SAX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that SAX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SAX has a Altman-Z score (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SAX has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.00. This is a neutral value as SAX would need 5.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SAX has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
SAX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SAX's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAX is outperformed by 85.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC5.38%
2.3 Liquidity
SAX has a Current Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that SAX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SAX has a Current ratio of 0.53. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SAX underperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that SAX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SAX's Quick ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAX is outperformed by 88.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SAX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.50%.
SAX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.06% yearly.
SAX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.92%.
Measured over the past years, SAX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.5%
EPS 3Y3.1%
EPS 5Y-5.06%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SAX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.35%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.08%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.97, SAX is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SAX.
SAX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33, the valuation of SAX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SAX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.74% 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 22.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SAX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
SAX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAX is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
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.
SAX's earnings are expected to grow with 17.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.45%, SAX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.09, SAX pays a better dividend. On top of this SAX pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SAX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.45% |
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 87.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP87.89%
EPS Next 2Y19.03%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
FRA:SAX (8/29/2025, 4:00:10 PM)
42
+0.2 (+0.48%)
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 Cap2.35B
Analysts81.18
Price Target68.6 (63.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.45% |
Yearly Dividend2.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.88%
DP87.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.49%
Max EPS beat(4)3.19%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.68%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.15%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.47%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.01%
PT rev (3m)-5.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.21 | ||
| P/B | 4.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.63
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)6.37
FCFY15.16%
OCF(TTM)8.05
OCFY19.18%
SpS37.04
BVpS8.49
TBVpS-12.28
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 29.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.83% | ||
| ROIC | 9.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.39% | ||
| OM | 13.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.69% | ||
| GM | 43.94% | ||
| FCFM | 17.19% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 256.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score8
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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)6.92%
Revenue growth 3Y7.95%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-1.33%
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5.2%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.08%
EBIT growth 1Y22.69%
EBIT growth 3Y16.73%
EBIT growth 5Y12.71%
EBIT Next Year121.18%
EBIT Next 3Y37.2%
EBIT Next 5Y25.77%
FCF growth 1Y30.94%
FCF growth 3Y3.91%
FCF growth 5Y-0.29%
OCF growth 1Y4.15%
OCF growth 3Y2.15%
OCF growth 5Y0.28%