VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VOW - DE0007664005 - Common Stock
95.75 EUR
+0.9 (+0.95%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to VOW. VOW was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. VOW has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VOW has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. VOW also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VOW was profitable.
VOW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VOW has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years VOW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.31%, VOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VOW (4.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
VOW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.41%. This is below the industry average of 6.92%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 4.57% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
1.3 Margins
VOW has a Profit Margin (2.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VOW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VOW has a Operating Margin (5.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 18.09%, VOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOW has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 18.09% |
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VOW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW has more shares outstanding
VOW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VOW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that VOW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VOW has a Altman-Z score (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating VOW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VOW (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC4.65%
2.3 Liquidity
VOW has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that VOW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VOW (1.09) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
VOW has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VOW's Quick ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOW is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.75% over the past year.
VOW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.24% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 15.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y24.3%
EPS 5Y6.24%
EPS Q2Q%-103.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.49%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%2.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.27% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-30.76%
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
EPS Next 5Y-0.27%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.73%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.85, which indicates a very decent valuation of VOW.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say VOW is valued rather cheaply.
VOW is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.33.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VOW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VOW's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.16% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.89%, VOW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.75, VOW pays a better dividend. On top of this VOW pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VOW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VOW grows each year by 8.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
52.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of VOW has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.86%
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
FRA:VOW (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
95.75
+0.9 (+0.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.00B
Revenue(TTM)322.28B
Net Income(TTM)8.35B
Analysts82.86
Price Target113.4 (18.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
Yearly Dividend14.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP52.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-3.26%
PT rev (3m)-1.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
EPS(TTM)10.82
EY11.3%
EPS(NY)17.95
Fwd EY18.75%
FCF(TTM)-3.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.87
OCFY33.29%
SpS646.76
BVpS364.81
TBVpS177.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham Number298.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 4.57% | ||
| ROCE | 4.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.34% | ||
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 18.09% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)4.84%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)6.68%
ROCE(3y)5.84%
ROCE(5y)5.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.38%
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
F-Score3
WACC4.65%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)51.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y24.3%
EPS 5Y6.24%
EPS Q2Q%-103.91%
EPS Next Y-30.76%
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
EPS Next 5Y-0.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.49%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%2.96%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.5%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year125.06%
EBIT Next 3Y37.04%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y-140.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.24%
OCF growth 3Y-23.71%
OCF growth 5Y-0.94%
VOLKSWAGEN AG / VOW.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VOW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VOW.DE.
What is the valuation status for VOW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) stock?
VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VOW stock?
The financial health rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.86%.