SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:SPG - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000SPG1003 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall SPG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SPG 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SPG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SPG had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SPG (1.27%) is worse than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.77%, SPG is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG has a Return On Invested Capital (6.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPG is below the industry average of 8.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.21%) for SPG is above the 3 year average (5.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (3.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.82%, SPG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 94.04%, SPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPG is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SPG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
SPG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SPG has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that SPG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SPG's Altman-Z score of 1.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
SPG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.11. This is a neutral value as SPG would need 5.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.11, SPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that SPG has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.03, SPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC5.8%
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 (1.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
SPG has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that SPG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SPG (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SPG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 340.26%, which is quite impressive.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SPG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.18%
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y3.64%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 66.62, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SPG.
SPG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SPG is more expensive than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.53 indicates a correct valuation of SPG.
SPG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
SPG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 66.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SPG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SPG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SPG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.68%, SPG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
SPG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.07.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SPG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%
FRA:SPG (8/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.65
+0.75 (+3.42%)
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 Cap4.50B
Analysts81.67
Price Target27.36 (20.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
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)-0.08%
PT rev (3m)-5.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 66.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.53 | ||
| P/S | 2.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.48 | ||
| P/B | 2.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY1.5%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY8.22%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY11.79%
SpS9.29
BVpS9.1
TBVpS-12.43
PEG (NY)1.38
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 | 1.75 |
F-Score8
WACC5.8%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y48.18%
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.32%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-49.68%
Revenue Next Year3.43%
Revenue Next 2Y3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y3.64%
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