SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SPG - DE000SPG1003 - Common Stock
21.7 EUR
-0.65 (-2.91%)
SPG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While SPG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SPG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SPG had positive earnings in the past year.
SPG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SPG (1.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of SPG (3.77%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SPG has a Return On Invested Capital (6.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SPG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.99%. This is below the industry average of 8.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.99%) for SPG is below the current ROIC(6.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.27% | ||
| ROE | 3.77% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% |
ROA(3y)1.71%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SPG's Profit Margin of 3.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.82%, SPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPG has grown nicely.
SPG has a Gross Margin of 94.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SPG outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
SPG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 94.04% |
OM growth 3Y3.54%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SPG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SPG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
SPG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SPG has an Altman-Z score of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that SPG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.76, SPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPG is 5.11, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SPG, 5.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SPG has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that SPG has dependencies on debt financing.
SPG has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC5.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that SPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SPG has a Current ratio of 1.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SPG outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that SPG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SPG has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is in the better half of the industry: SPG outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 340.26% over the past year.
SPG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.32%.
Measured over the past years, SPG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)340.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%180.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-49.68%
3.2 Future
SPG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.47% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y52.54%
EPS Next 2Y20.85%
EPS Next 3Y16.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 63.82, the valuation of SPG can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SPG.
SPG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.59, which indicates a correct valuation of SPG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, SPG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SPG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SPG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SPG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SPG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.85%
EPS Next 3Y16.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.55%, SPG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.05, SPG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.55, SPG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y20.85%
EPS Next 3Y16.47%
FRA:SPG (9/17/2025, 5:29:56 PM)
21.7
-0.65 (-2.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.32B
Analysts81.67
Price Target28.28 (30.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)3.36%
PT rev (3m)3.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 | ||
| P/S | 2.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY1.57%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY8.58%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY12.31%
SpS9.29
BVpS9.1
TBVpS-12.43
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.27% | ||
| ROE | 3.77% | ||
| ROCE | 8.82% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 94.04% | ||
| FCFM | 20.05% |
ROA(3y)1.71%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.45%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.5%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y6.26%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y3.54%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 542.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
F-Score8
WACC5.85%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)55.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)8.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)938.96%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)340.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%180.15%
EPS Next Y52.54%
EPS Next 2Y20.85%
EPS Next 3Y16.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-49.68%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.79%
EBIT growth 3Y6.43%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year53.75%
EBIT Next 3Y19.09%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y13.79%
FCF growth 3Y-6.35%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.99%
OCF growth 3Y-4.55%
OCF growth 5YN/A