VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:VOW • DE0007664005
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This VOW.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VOW.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VOW had positive earnings in the past year.
- VOW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years VOW has been profitable.
- VOW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.04%, VOW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.54%, VOW is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOW has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOW is in line with the industry average of 5.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% |
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.18%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)3.93%
ROIC(5y)3.78%
1.3 Margins
- VOW's Profit Margin of 2.07% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VOW has declined.
- VOW's Operating Margin of 3.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOW has declined.
- VOW has a Gross Margin (17.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 3.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.07% | ||
| GM | 17.03% |
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-27.02%
PM growth 5Y-11.13%
GM growth 3Y-3.59%
GM growth 5Y-1.11%
2. VOW.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VOW is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VOW remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for VOW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for VOW is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.01, we must say that VOW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VOW has a Altman-Z score of 1.01. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
- VOW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating VOW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, VOW is not doing good in the industry: 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC4.08%
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.
- VOW's Current ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW outperforms 41.94% 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. VOW.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VOW have decreased strongly by -37.76% in the last year.
- VOW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.69% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.84% in the past year.
- VOW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.76%
EPS 3Y-30.41%
EPS 5Y-9.69%
EPS Q2Q%0.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%-4.73%
3.2 Future
- VOW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.90% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VOW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y126.28%
EPS Next 2Y67.7%
EPS Next 3Y59.2%
EPS Next 5Y25.9%
Revenue Next Year0.96%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y2.5%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. VOW.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of VOW.
- 67.74% 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 (26.54), we can say VOW is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.90, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VOW.
- 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, VOW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VOW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOW is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- VOW's 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 VOW's earnings are expected to grow with 59.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y67.7%
EPS Next 3Y59.2%
5. VOW.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VOW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.95%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.46, VOW pays a better dividend. On top of this VOW pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VOW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.95% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VOW decreases each year by -2.32%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- VOW pays out 66.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.83%
EPS Next 2Y67.7%
EPS Next 3Y59.2%
VOW.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:VOW (4/30/2026, 5:29:00 PM)
88.2
+0.3 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Industry Strength16.22
Industry Growth42
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners18.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap44.21B
Revenue(TTM)321.91B
Net Income(TTM)6.67B
Analysts84.44
Price Target135.46 (53.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.95% |
Yearly Dividend8.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.32%
DP66.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-118.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.92%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.15%
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)4.29%
PT rev (3m)15.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.23 | ||
| P/tB | 0.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
EPS(TTM)10
EY11.34%
EPS(NY)22.64
Fwd EY25.67%
FCF(TTM)-0.58
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)29.94
OCFY33.95%
SpS642.16
BVpS375.58
TBVpS193.1
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number290.697 (229.59%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.54% | ||
| ROCE | 2.98% | ||
| ROIC | 2.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.87% | ||
| OM | 3.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.07% | ||
| GM | 17.03% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.18%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)3.93%
ROIC(5y)3.78%
ROICexc(3y)4.9%
ROICexc(5y)4.69%
ROICexgc(3y)6.79%
ROICexgc(5y)6.46%
ROCE(3y)5.32%
ROCE(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.4%
OM growth 3Y-13.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.38%
PM growth 3Y-27.02%
PM growth 5Y-11.13%
GM growth 3Y-3.59%
GM growth 5Y-1.11%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 30.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
F-Score4
WACC4.08%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)49.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.76%
EPS 3Y-30.41%
EPS 5Y-9.69%
EPS Q2Q%0.8%
EPS Next Y126.28%
EPS Next 2Y67.7%
EPS Next 3Y59.2%
EPS Next 5Y25.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%-4.73%
Revenue Next Year0.96%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y2.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-40.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.94%
EBIT growth 5Y5.06%
EBIT Next Year354.3%
EBIT Next 3Y75.88%
EBIT Next 5Y29.96%
FCF growth 1Y-480%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-12.49%
OCF growth 3Y-19.24%
OCF growth 5Y-9.63%
VOLKSWAGEN AG / VOW.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VOW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOW.DE.
What is the valuation status of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VOLKSWAGEN AG?
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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VOW stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VOLKSWAGEN AG (VOW.DE) is expected to grow by 126.28% in the next year.