STS GROUP AG (SF3.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:SF3 • DE000A1TNU68
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3 EUR
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This SF3.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SF3.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SF3 has reported negative net income.
- SF3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SF3 had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- SF3 had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SF3 has a Return On Assets of -0.27%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SF3 underperforms 71.03% of its industry peers.
- SF3 has a Return On Equity of -1.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SF3 underperforms 70.09% of its industry peers.
- SF3 has a Return On Invested Capital (3.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.27% | ||
| ROE | -1.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% |
ROA(3y)-1.8%
ROA(5y)-2.61%
ROE(3y)-7.97%
ROE(5y)-10.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- SF3 has a worse Operating Margin (1.93%) than 73.83% of its industry peers.
- SF3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SF3 has a Gross Margin of 42.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SF3 outperforms 53.27% of its industry peers.
- SF3's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.33% |
OM growth 3Y16.42%
OM growth 5Y124.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.72%
GM growth 5Y-4.57%
2. SF3.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SF3 is destroying value.
- SF3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SF3 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SF3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that SF3 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.72, SF3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- SF3 has a debt to FCF ratio of 40.17. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SF3 would need 40.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SF3 (40.17) is worse than 71.96% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that SF3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.79, SF3 is doing worse than 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 40.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- SF3 has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that SF3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SF3 has a Current ratio of 1.01. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SF3 underperforms 81.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that SF3 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SF3 (0.78) is worse than 67.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. SF3.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.45% over the past year.
- Looking at the last year, SF3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.55% in the last year.
- SF3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y8.73%
Revenue growth 5Y4.41%
Sales Q2Q%-6.58%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 96.82% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, SF3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-337.5%
EPS Next 2Y-54.11%
EPS Next 3Y96.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SF3.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SF3. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SF3. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SF3 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SF3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SF3's earnings are expected to grow with 96.82% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-54.11%
EPS Next 3Y96.82%
5. SF3.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SF3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.50, SF3 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, SF3 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-54.11%
EPS Next 3Y96.82%
SF3.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:SF3 (3/16/2026, 12:46:26 PM)
3
+0.08 (+2.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)12-15 2025-12-15
Earnings (Next)03-30 2026-03-30
Inst Owners8.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.50M
Revenue(TTM)301.00M
Net Income(TTM)-600.00K
Analysts45.71
Price Target11.83 (294.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.3 |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.19
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY6.15%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY60%
SpS46.31
BVpS6.57
TBVpS3.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.27% | ||
| ROE | -1.41% | ||
| ROCE | 5.53% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.49% | ||
| OM | 1.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.33% | ||
| FCFM | 0.4% |
ROA(3y)-1.8%
ROA(5y)-2.61%
ROE(3y)-7.97%
ROE(5y)-10.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y159.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y156.76%
OM growth 3Y16.42%
OM growth 5Y124.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.72%
GM growth 5Y-4.57%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 40.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score6
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)84.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-337.5%
EPS Next 2Y-54.11%
EPS Next 3Y96.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.55%
Revenue growth 3Y8.73%
Revenue growth 5Y4.41%
Sales Q2Q%-6.58%
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.96%
EBIT growth 3Y26.59%
EBIT growth 5Y134.56%
EBIT Next Year131.92%
EBIT Next 3Y40.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-90.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.95%
OCF growth 3Y-41.85%
OCF growth 5Y-28%
STS GROUP AG / SF3.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SF3 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to SF3.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for STS GROUP AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to STS GROUP AG (SF3.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is STS GROUP AG (SF3.DE) stock?
STS GROUP AG (SF3.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is STS GROUP AG?
The financial health rating of STS GROUP AG (SF3.DE) is 1 / 10.