SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:SZG • DE0006202005
44.52 EUR
-0.96 (-2.11%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 02:02 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to SZG. SZG was compared to 45 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SZG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. SZG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SZG had negative earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SZG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- SZG has a Return On Assets of -1.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZG underperforms 75.56% of its industry peers.
- SZG has a worse Return On Equity (-4.54%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.89% | ||
| ROE | -4.54% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SZG has declined.
- SZG has a Gross Margin (33.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.3% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SZG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SZG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- SZG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- SZG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SZG has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is not the best score and indicates that SZG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SZG has a Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZG underperforms 62.22% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that SZG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- SZG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14. This is in the better half of the industry: SZG outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- SZG has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that SZG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.47, SZG is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SZG has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that SZG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SZG has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZG underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SZG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.23%.
- Looking at the last year, SZG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.52% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.21% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%122.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.52%
Revenue growth 3Y0.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.21%
Sales Q2Q%-11.42%
3.2 Future
- SZG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.76% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SZG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y80.05%
EPS Next 2Y60.01%
EPS Next 3Y41.27%
EPS Next 5Y20.76%
Revenue Next Year-9.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.31%
Revenue Next 3Y0.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.67%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SZG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.20, the valuation of SZG can be described as correct.
- 84.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SZG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SZG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SZG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 41.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y60.01%
EPS Next 3Y41.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SZG has a yearly dividend return of 0.40%, which is pretty low.
- SZG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 1.67.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SZG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- SZG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-5.39%
EPS Next 2Y60.01%
EPS Next 3Y41.27%
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 of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SALZGITTER AG?
SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SZG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) is expected to grow by 80.05% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of SALZGITTER AG (SZG.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -5.39%.