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SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SZG - DE0006202005 - Common Stock

27.3 EUR
-0.38 (-1.37%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, SZG scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SZG was compared to 39 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SZG have multiple concerns. SZG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SZG had negative earnings in the past year.
SZG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SZG reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SZG had a positive operating cash flow.
SZG.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSZG.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 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

SZG has a Return On Assets of -4.09%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZG underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
SZG has a Return On Equity of -9.69%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZG underperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.09%
ROE -9.69%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)5.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SZG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSZG.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SZG has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.38%, SZG is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
SZG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for SZG so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.38%
OM growth 3Y-48.24%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.4%
GM growth 5Y-1.59%
SZG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSZG.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SZG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SZG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SZG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SZG is higher compared to a year ago.
SZG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSZG.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SZG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSZG.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that SZG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SZG (1.73) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
SZG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SZG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: SZG outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.08%
SZG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSZG.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

SZG has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that SZG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SZG has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZG underperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
SZG has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that SZG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, SZG is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 0.79
SZG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSZG.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SZG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.16%.
Looking at the last year, SZG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.22% in the last year.
SZG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%102.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.22%
Revenue growth 3Y0.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-10.44%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y77.13%
EPS Next 2Y55.68%
EPS Next 3Y38.48%
EPS Next 5Y20.76%
Revenue Next Year-8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.69%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SZG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSZG.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SZG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSZG.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 -5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SZG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.90, the valuation of SZG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SZG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SZG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.9
SZG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSZG.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

SZG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SZG is more expensive than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.49
SZG.DE Per share dataSZG.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SZG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SZG's earnings are expected to grow with 38.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.68%
EPS Next 3Y38.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SZG has a yearly dividend return of 0.72%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.56, SZG is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, SZG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SZG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSZG.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of SZG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SZG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-2.56%
EPS Next 2Y55.68%
EPS Next 3Y38.48%
SZG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSZG.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

SALZGITTER AG

FRA:SZG (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

27.3

-0.38 (-1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23/bmo
Inst Owners6.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)10.01B
Net Income(TTM)-421.30M
Analysts56.67
Price Target30.65 (12.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
DP-2.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1369.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-1455.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-1283.43%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1351.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-2656.97%
Max EPS beat(4)-9.53%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-702.46%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-452.32%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.27%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.16%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.74%
PT rev (1m)14.81%
PT rev (3m)20.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-284.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-273.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.9
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.62
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.39
EV/EBITDA 18.49
EPS(TTM)-4.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.76
Fwd EY10.1%
FCF(TTM)-7.72
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)10.41
OCFY38.15%
SpS156.96
BVpS72.33
TBVpS69.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.09%
ROE -9.69%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 32.38%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.76%
ROA(5y)2.12%
ROE(3y)6.19%
ROE(5y)5.11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.92%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-48.24%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.4%
GM growth 5Y-1.59%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.47
Cap/Depr 176.14%
Cap/Sales 11.56%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 441.71%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 1.73
F-Score3
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)177.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%102.33%
EPS Next Y77.13%
EPS Next 2Y55.68%
EPS Next 3Y38.48%
EPS Next 5Y20.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.22%
Revenue growth 3Y0.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-10.44%
Revenue Next Year-8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y0.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-14135.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-47.81%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year472.06%
EBIT Next 3Y115.49%
EBIT Next 5Y59.24%
FCF growth 1Y-215.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-34.96%
OCF growth 3Y7.38%
OCF growth 5Y10.19%

SALZGITTER AG / SZG.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to SZG.DE.


What is the valuation status for SZG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SZG stock?

SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for SZG stock?

The financial health rating of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SZG stock?

The dividend rating of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -2.56%.