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SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA (SPG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:SPG - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000SPG1003 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

19.6  +0.2 (+1.03%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to SPG. SPG was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SPG while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, SPG is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
SPG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSPG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

SPG has a Return On Assets of 1.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SPG outperforms 41.54% of its industry peers.
SPG has a Return On Equity of 3.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SPG outperforms 44.62% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.21%, SPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.38% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.99%. This is below the industry average of 8.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.99%) for SPG is below the current ROIC(6.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
SPG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSPG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K -4K -5K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.70%, SPG is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.92% of the companies in the same industry.
SPG's Operating Margin of 21.82% is amongst the best of the industry. SPG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPG has grown nicely.
SPG's Gross Margin of 94.04% is amongst the best of the industry. SPG outperforms 87.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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
SPG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSPG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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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.
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.
SPG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSPG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SPG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSPG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

SPG has an Altman-Z score of 1.67. 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 1.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that SPG has dependencies on debt financing.
SPG's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPG outperforms 41.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF 5.11
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC5.67%
SPG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSPG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that SPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.04, SPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.04
Quick Ratio 1
SPG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSPG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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%.
SPG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.79% yearly.
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 3.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.18%
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
SPG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSPG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SPG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSPG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 57.65 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SPG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SPG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.04, SPG is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.71, the valuation of SPG can be described as very reasonable.
SPG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPG is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.64, SPG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 57.65
Fwd PE 11.71
SPG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSPG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

63.08% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.52
EV/EBITDA 7.89
SPG.DE Per share dataSPG.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 16.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SPG has a yearly dividend return of 0.67%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.68, SPG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.67, SPG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SPG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSPG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y20.16%
EPS Next 3Y16.44%
SPG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSPG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

SPRINGER NATURE AG & CO KGAA

FRA:SPG (7/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

19.6

+0.2 (+1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-18 2025-03-18
Earnings (Next)08-13 2025-08-13
Inst Owners8.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.90B
Analysts81.67
Price Target27.36 (39.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.67%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 57.65
Fwd PE 11.71
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 10.52
P/OCF 7.34
P/B 2.15
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY1.73%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY9.5%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY13.63%
SpS9.29
BVpS9.1
TBVpS-12.43
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.67
F-Score8
WACC5.67%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 Year3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.81%
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