STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:STO3 • DE0007274136
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This STO3.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STO3.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- STO3 had positive earnings in the past year.
- STO3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years STO3 has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years STO3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- STO3 has a Return On Assets (2.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- STO3 has a worse Return On Equity (4.60%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.09%, STO3 is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STO3 is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.86% | ||
| ROE | 4.6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.09% |
1.3 Margins
- STO3 has a worse Profit Margin (2.10%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STO3 has declined.
- STO3 has a Operating Margin of 3.63%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: STO3 underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- STO3's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 54.17%, STO3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- STO3's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.1% | ||
| GM | 54.17% |
2. STO3.DE Health Analysis
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.
- STO3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- STO3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- STO3 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.11 indicates that STO3 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.11, STO3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.86, STO3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- STO3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, STO3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.45, STO3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of STO3 (1.82) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 |
3. STO3.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- STO3 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -56.30%.
- Measured over the past years, STO3 shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.35% on average per year.
- STO3 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.15%.
- STO3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.89% yearly.
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.
- STO3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.55% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. STO3.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of STO3.
- STO3's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- STO3 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.35, the valuation of STO3 can be described as correct.
- STO3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. STO3 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STO3, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STO3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: STO3 is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates STO3 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STO3's earnings are expected to grow with 21.83% in the coming years.
5. STO3.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STO3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- STO3's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.26.
- STO3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STO3 has a limited annual growth rate of 4.10%.
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STO3. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of STO3 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
STO3.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:STO3 (4/24/2026, 4:18:00 PM)
108.1
-1.9 (-1.73%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.38 | ||
| P/tB | 0.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.51 |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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% |
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 3.11 |
STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS / STO3.DE Fundamental Analysis 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.
Can you provide the valuation status for STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of STO3 stock?
STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) is 20.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.38.
What is the expected EPS growth for STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STO SE & CO. KGAA-PREF SHRS (STO3.DE) is expected to grow by 9.84% in the next year.