SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SFQ - DE000SAFH001 - Common Stock
13.98 EUR
+0.26 (+1.9%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SFQ. SFQ was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While SFQ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SFQ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. SFQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SFQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SFQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SFQ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SFQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.06%, SFQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ has a Return On Equity of 11.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFQ outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SFQ (8.28%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SFQ is in line with the industry average of 6.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.28%) for SFQ is above the 3 year average (8.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.03% | ||
| ROIC | 8.28% |
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)15.17%
ROE(5y)12.01%
ROIC(3y)8.11%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.92%, SFQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SFQ has a Operating Margin of 8.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SFQ outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SFQ has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.70%, SFQ is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SFQ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.92% | ||
| GM | 22.7% |
OM growth 3Y13.84%
OM growth 5Y11.43%
PM growth 3Y11.66%
PM growth 5Y42.46%
GM growth 3Y9.76%
GM growth 5Y5.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SFQ is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFQ has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for SFQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SFQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SFQ has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is not the best score and indicates that SFQ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.23, SFQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SFQ is 7.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take SFQ, 7.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.28, SFQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SFQ's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.17 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SFQ is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC5.15%
2.3 Liquidity
SFQ has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that SFQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.54, SFQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SFQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that SFQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.99, SFQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SFQ have decreased strongly by -86.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SFQ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -22.58% on average per year.
SFQ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.26%.
SFQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.73%
EPS 3Y-47.89%
EPS 5Y-22.58%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.26%
Revenue growth 3Y7.21%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%-5.16%
3.2 Future
SFQ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 72.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SFQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y89.37%
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
EPS Next 5Y72.33%
Revenue Next Year-26.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y7.84%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 93.20, SFQ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SFQ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, SFQ is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.36, the valuation of SFQ can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SFQ is valued a bit more expensive than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SFQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.42), we can say SFQ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 93.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SFQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SFQ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SFQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SFQ's earnings are expected to grow with 108.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SFQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.26%, which is a nice return.
SFQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.89. SFQ pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SFQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SFQ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.01%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
76.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SFQ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SFQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP76.01%
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
FRA:SFQ (11/24/2025, 3:56:17 PM)
13.98
+0.26 (+1.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap634.55M
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)51.31M
Analysts80
Price Target19.67 (40.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.01%
DP76.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-4.66%
PT rev (3m)-4.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 93.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 12.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY1.07%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY17.34%
OCF(TTM)3.72
OCFY26.63%
SpS38.68
BVpS10.24
TBVpS1.12
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.06% | ||
| ROE | 11.03% | ||
| ROCE | 12.6% | ||
| ROIC | 8.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.63% | ||
| OM | 8.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.92% | ||
| GM | 22.7% | ||
| FCFM | 6.26% |
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)3.7%
ROE(3y)15.17%
ROE(5y)12.01%
ROIC(3y)8.11%
ROIC(5y)6.98%
ROICexc(3y)10.46%
ROICexc(5y)9%
ROICexgc(3y)17.96%
ROICexgc(5y)15.27%
ROCE(3y)12.34%
ROCE(5y)10.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y24.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.56%
OM growth 3Y13.84%
OM growth 5Y11.43%
PM growth 3Y11.66%
PM growth 5Y42.46%
GM growth 3Y9.76%
GM growth 5Y5.87%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 214.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
F-Score5
WACC5.15%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)74.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.56%
Profit Quality(3y)185.01%
Profit Quality(5y)283.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.73%
EPS 3Y-47.89%
EPS 5Y-22.58%
EPS Q2Q%19.05%
EPS Next Y89.37%
EPS Next 2Y164.08%
EPS Next 3Y108.39%
EPS Next 5Y72.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.26%
Revenue growth 3Y7.21%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Sales Q2Q%-5.16%
Revenue Next Year-26.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.44%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y7.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.22%
EBIT growth 3Y30.48%
EBIT growth 5Y20.22%
EBIT Next Year41.16%
EBIT Next 3Y18.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-20.62%
FCF growth 3Y112.55%
FCF growth 5Y30.83%
OCF growth 1Y-5.19%
OCF growth 3Y71.78%
OCF growth 5Y17.29%
SAF-HOLLAND SE / SFQ.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SAF-HOLLAND SE?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SFQ.DE.
What is the valuation status for SFQ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SFQ stock?
SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SFQ stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE) is 93.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
What is the financial health of SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of SAF-HOLLAND SE (SFQ.DE) is 4 / 10.