SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SPG - DE000SPG1003 - Common Stock
18.88 EUR
+0.56 (+3.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SPG. SPG was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SPG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SPG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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 (3.23%) is better than 64.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.98%, SPG is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG's Return On Invested Capital of 6.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 61.54% of 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 (6.88%) for SPG is above the 3 year average (5.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.88% |
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
The Profit Margin of SPG (8.70%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.20%, SPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.46% 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 94.28%, SPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% 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 | 22.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.7% | ||
| GM | 94.28% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SPG is still creating some value.
SPG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SPG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SPG has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. 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 1.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPG is 3.96, which is a good value as it means it would take SPG, 3.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.96, SPG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating SPG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SPG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC5.72%
2.3 Liquidity
SPG has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that SPG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SPG has a Current ratio (0.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SPG has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that SPG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SPG has a Quick ratio (0.91) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SPG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1650.66%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.12% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1650.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%289.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.85%
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 14.77% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SPG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.57%
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
EPS Next 5Y14.77%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.75, SPG is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SPG.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. SPG is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.59, the valuation of SPG can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPG is on the same level as its industry peers.
SPG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SPG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
SPG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SPG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SPG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SPG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SPG has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, SPG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, SPG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
FRA:SPG (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.88
+0.56 (+3.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.76B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)164.50M
Analysts81.67
Price Target28.78 (52.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 9 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY4.4%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY8.63%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY11.12%
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY15.45%
SpS9.5
BVpS9.21
TBVpS-11.38
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.98% | ||
| ROCE | 9.78% | ||
| ROIC | 6.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 22.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.7% | ||
| GM | 94.28% | ||
| FCFM | 22.09% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 253.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score8
WACC5.72%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)1650.66%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%289.45%
EPS Next Y52.57%
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y16.2%
EPS Next 5Y14.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.12%
Revenue growth 3Y2.79%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.85%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.77%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y4.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.43%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year60.72%
EBIT Next 3Y19.55%
EBIT Next 5Y15.89%
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
SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA / SPG.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SPG.DE.
What is the valuation status for SPG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SPG stock?
SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) is 22.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.05.