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STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:STO3 - DE0007274136

125 EUR
+1 (+0.81%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 9:10:01 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

STO3 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for STO3 as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. STO3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STO3 was profitable.
In the past year STO3 had a positive cash flow from operations.
STO3 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
STO3 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
STO3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTO3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.86%, STO3 is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.60%, STO3 is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
STO3's Return On Invested Capital of 4.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STO3 is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STO3 is in line with the industry average of 7.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.09%) for STO3 is well below the 3 year average (8.22%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STO3 had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.86%
ROE 4.6%
ROIC 4.09%
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)7.14%
ROE(3y)10.01%
ROE(5y)12.13%
ROIC(3y)8.22%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
STO3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTO3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

STO3 has a worse Profit Margin (2.10%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
STO3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.63%, STO3 is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
STO3's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of STO3 (54.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STO3 has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.63%
PM (TTM) 2.1%
GM 54.17%
OM growth 3Y-21.91%
OM growth 5Y-9.2%
PM growth 3Y-26.31%
PM growth 5Y-10.93%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.2%
STO3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTO3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STO3 is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STO3 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
STO3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STO3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
STO3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSTO3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
STO3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTO3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

STO3 has an Altman-Z score of 3.16. This indicates that STO3 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.16, STO3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STO3 is 1.86, which is an excellent value as it means it would take STO3, only 1.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STO3's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STO3 outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
STO3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
STO3 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.86
Altman-Z 3.16
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC6.38%
STO3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTO3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

STO3 has a Current Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that STO3 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
STO3 has a better Current ratio (2.45) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
STO3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that STO3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STO3 has a Quick ratio of 1.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. STO3 outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.82
STO3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTO3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

STO3 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -56.30%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.35% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, STO3 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.15% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STO3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.3%
EPS 3Y-25.97%
EPS 5Y-8.35%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.89%
Sales Q2Q%-2.33%

3.2 Future

STO3 is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, STO3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.84%
EPS Next 2Y17.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y0.58%
Revenue Next 3Y2.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.55%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
STO3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTO3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
STO3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTO3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.95, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STO3.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STO3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, STO3 is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.43, the valuation of STO3 can be described as correct.
STO3's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STO3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.79), we can say STO3 is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.95
Fwd PE 15.43
STO3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTO3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STO3 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STO3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: STO3 is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.07
EV/EBITDA 0.79
STO3.DE Per share dataSTO3.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
STO3's earnings are expected to grow with 21.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%, STO3 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.36, STO3 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
STO3's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.81%

5.2 History

The dividend of STO3 has a limited annual growth rate of 4.10%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

62.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STO3. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
STO3's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.73%
EPS Next 2Y17.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.83%
STO3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTO3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
STO3.DE Dividend Payout.STO3.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STO3.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS

FRA:STO3 (11/26/2025, 9:10:01 AM)

125

+1 (+0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners28.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap317.50M
Revenue(TTM)1.59B
Net Income(TTM)33.54M
Analysts85.71
Price Target147.9 (18.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.81%
Yearly Dividend4.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.1%
DP62.73%
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%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.95
Fwd PE 15.43
P/S 0.2
P/FCF 6.07
P/OCF 3.35
P/B 0.44
P/tB 0.47
EV/EBITDA 0.79
EPS(TTM)5.22
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)8.1
Fwd EY6.48%
FCF(TTM)20.6
FCFY16.48%
OCF(TTM)37.34
OCFY29.87%
SpS627.47
BVpS286.94
TBVpS265.66
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number183.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.86%
ROE 4.6%
ROCE 6.34%
ROIC 4.09%
ROICexc 5.26%
ROICexgc 5.69%
OM 3.63%
PM (TTM) 2.1%
GM 54.17%
FCFM 3.28%
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)7.14%
ROE(3y)10.01%
ROE(5y)12.13%
ROIC(3y)8.22%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
ROICexc(3y)11.13%
ROICexc(5y)13.27%
ROICexgc(3y)12.15%
ROICexgc(5y)14.7%
ROCE(3y)12.74%
ROCE(5y)14.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.35%
OM growth 3Y-21.91%
OM growth 5Y-9.2%
PM growth 3Y-26.31%
PM growth 5Y-10.93%
GM growth 3Y0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.86
Debt/EBITDA 0.55
Cap/Depr 61.21%
Cap/Sales 2.67%
Interest Coverage 13.65
Cash Conversion 74.52%
Profit Quality 156.05%
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.82
Altman-Z 3.16
F-Score6
WACC6.38%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)65.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.63%
Profit Quality(3y)114.04%
Profit Quality(5y)116.93%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.3%
EPS 3Y-25.97%
EPS 5Y-8.35%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y9.84%
EPS Next 2Y17.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.89%
Sales Q2Q%-2.33%
Revenue Next Year-2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y0.58%
Revenue Next 3Y2.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-50.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.58%
EBIT Next Year127.44%
EBIT Next 3Y46.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-56.2%
FCF growth 3Y-7.8%
FCF growth 5Y-7.78%
OCF growth 1Y-46.98%
OCF growth 3Y-6.64%
OCF growth 5Y-4.97%

STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS / STO3.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to STO3.DE.


What is the valuation status of STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS?

STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STO3 stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) is 23.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.44.


How financially healthy is STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS?

The financial health rating of STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) is 7 / 10.