SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SZU - DE0007297004 - Common Stock
9.485 EUR
+0.13 (+1.34%)
Taking everything into account, SZU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SZU was compared to 55 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While SZU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. SZU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SZU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year SZU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years SZU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SZU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.92%, SZU is doing worse than 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SZU has a Return On Equity of -2.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZU underperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
SZU's Return On Invested Capital of 3.11% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SZU is outperformed by 65.45% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SZU is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.11%) for SZU is well below the 3 year average (7.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SZU had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.92% | ||
| ROE | -2.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.11% |
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)9.07%
ROE(5y)5.11%
ROIC(3y)7.37%
ROIC(5y)5.85%
1.3 Margins
SZU has a worse Operating Margin (2.46%) than 65.45% of its industry peers.
SZU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SZU's Gross Margin of 29.45% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SZU is outperformed by 69.09% of its industry peers.
SZU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.45% |
OM growth 3Y-14.41%
OM growth 5Y6.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.95%
GM growth 5Y-2.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SZU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SZU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SZU remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SZU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that SZU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.84, SZU is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SZU has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.75. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SZU would need 6.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SZU's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SZU outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
SZU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SZU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.1%
2.3 Liquidity
SZU has a Current Ratio of 1.86. This is a normal value and indicates that SZU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.86, SZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that SZU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SZU (0.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SZU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -113.27%.
Looking at the last year, SZU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.78% in the last year.
SZU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.76% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-113.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-154.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%-19.48%
3.2 Future
SZU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 73.17% yearly.
SZU is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y-91.4%
EPS Next 2Y75.44%
EPS Next 3Y73.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
SZU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.12, the valuation of SZU can be described as correct.
SZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.39. SZU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SZU is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SZU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SZU's earnings are expected to grow with 73.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y75.44%
EPS Next 3Y73.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
SZU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.31.
SZU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SZU grows each year by 21.16%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SZU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SZU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of SZU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-152.56%
EPS Next 2Y75.44%
EPS Next 3Y73.17%
FRA:SZU (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.485
+0.13 (+1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.94B
Revenue(TTM)9.69B
Net Income(TTM)-78.00M
Analysts47.69
Price Target10.33 (8.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.16%
DP-152.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-4.19%
PT rev (3m)-6.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-77.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-96.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)-0.38
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY7.62%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY17.92%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY45.03%
SpS47.48
BVpS15.34
TBVpS11.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.92% | ||
| ROE | -2.49% | ||
| ROCE | 3.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 2.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.45% | ||
| FCFM | 3.58% |
ROA(3y)3.05%
ROA(5y)1.72%
ROE(3y)9.07%
ROE(5y)5.11%
ROIC(3y)7.37%
ROIC(5y)5.85%
ROICexc(3y)7.98%
ROICexc(5y)6.33%
ROICexgc(3y)9.28%
ROICexgc(5y)7.41%
ROCE(3y)8.89%
ROCE(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.78%
OM growth 3Y-14.41%
OM growth 5Y6.26%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.95%
GM growth 5Y-2.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
F-Score4
WACC5.1%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)123.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-113.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-154.24%
EPS Next Y-91.4%
EPS Next 2Y75.44%
EPS Next 3Y73.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%-19.48%
Revenue Next Year-11.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-74.52%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.17%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year119.55%
EBIT Next 3Y53.18%
EBIT Next 5Y29.51%
FCF growth 1Y456.26%
FCF growth 3Y31.58%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y153.12%
OCF growth 3Y23.82%
OCF growth 5Y42.38%
SUEDZUCKER AG / SZU.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SZU.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUEDZUCKER AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) stock?
SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) is expected to decline by -91.4% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -152.56%.