SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SZU - DE0007297004 - Common Stock
8.98 EUR
-0.04 (-0.44%)
Overall SZU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SZU against 60 industry peers in the Food Products industry. SZU scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SZU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years SZU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.92%, SZU is doing worse than 73.33% 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 73.33% of its industry peers.
SZU has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZU underperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SZU is in line with the industry average of 6.36%.
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
With a Operating Margin value of 2.46%, SZU is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SZU has grown nicely.
SZU has a Gross Margin of 29.45%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZU underperforms 66.67% 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.
SZU has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SZU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for SZU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that SZU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SZU has a Altman-Z score (1.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SZU is 6.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take SZU, 6.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SZU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.75. This is in the better half of the industry: SZU outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that SZU is not too dependend on debt financing.
SZU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45. This is in the better half of the industry: SZU outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC5.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that SZU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SZU (1.86) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
SZU has a Quick Ratio of 1.86. This is a bad value and indicates that SZU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.92, SZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SZU have decreased strongly by -113.27% in the last year.
SZU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.78%.
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 54.35% yearly.
SZU is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y-110.03%
EPS Next 2Y44.06%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SZU.
SZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SZU is more expensive than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SZU is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SZU indicates a rather cheap valuation: SZU is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SZU's earnings are expected to grow with 54.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.06%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%, SZU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.24, SZU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, SZU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SZU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.16%!
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 2Y44.06%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
FRA:SZU (1/6/2026, 11:43:00 AM)
8.98
-0.04 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.83B
Revenue(TTM)9.69B
Net Income(TTM)-78.00M
Analysts47.69
Price Target9.98 (11.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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)-3.39%
PT rev (3m)-7.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-39.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-126.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.1 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
EPS(TTM)-0.38
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY18.93%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY47.56%
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 | 1.83 |
F-Score4
WACC5.04%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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-110.03%
EPS Next 2Y44.06%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.76%
Sales Q2Q%-19.48%
Revenue Next Year-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-74.52%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.17%
EBIT growth 5Y14.51%
EBIT Next Year102.82%
EBIT Next 3Y49.63%
EBIT Next 5Y29.52%
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 4 / 10 to SZU.DE.
What is the valuation status of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SZU stock?
SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SZU stock?
The financial health rating of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of SUEDZUCKER AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -152.56%.