SUEDZUCKER AG (SZU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SZU - DE0007297004 - Common Stock
9.505 EUR
-0.06 (-0.63%)
Overall SZU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SZU against 59 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 it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SZU has reported negative net income.
SZU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
SZU's Return On Assets of -0.92% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SZU is outperformed by 76.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.49%, SZU is doing worse than 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
SZU has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.11%) than 67.80% 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 6.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.37%) for SZU is well above the current ROIC(3.11%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 Operating Margin of 2.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SZU underperforms 67.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SZU has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SZU (29.45%) is worse than 69.49% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SZU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SZU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for SZU remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SZU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SZU has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that SZU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SZU has a Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SZU outperforms 40.68% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.75, SZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
SZU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SZU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SZU outperforms 64.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.08%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that SZU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SZU has a better Current ratio (1.86) than 74.58% 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.
SZU has a better Quick ratio (0.92) than 61.02% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.76% on average over the past years.
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 63.97% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-107.17%
EPS Next 2Y64.94%
EPS Next 3Y63.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
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 SZU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.88 indicates a correct valuation of SZU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SZU is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, SZU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SZU indicates a rather cheap valuation: SZU is cheaper than 86.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SZU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SZU's earnings are expected to grow with 63.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y64.94%
EPS Next 3Y63.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
SZU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, SZU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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 2Y64.94%
EPS Next 3Y63.97%
FRA:SZU (12/11/2025, 1:14:00 PM)
9.505
-0.06 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.66%
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 (8.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-183.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-107.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)-0.38
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY17.88%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY44.93%
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
WACC5.08%
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-107.17%
EPS Next 2Y64.94%
EPS Next 3Y63.97%
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-3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.28%
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 3Y53.03%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUEDZUCKER AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 -107.17% 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%.