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ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ZAL - DE000ZAL1111 - Common Stock

23.96 EUR
-1.03 (-4.12%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ZAL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZAL was compared to 61 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ZAL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ZAL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, ZAL could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ZAL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ZAL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • ZAL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ZAL had a positive operating cash flow.
ZAL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZAL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • ZAL has a Return On Assets (2.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.44%, ZAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ZAL has a Return On Invested Capital (5.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ZAL is significantly below the industry average of 10.05%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.47%) for ZAL is above the 3 year average (3.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 8.44%
ROIC 5.47%
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)2.26%
ROE(3y)4.56%
ROE(5y)6.95%
ROIC(3y)3.34%
ROIC(5y)4.59%
ZAL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZAL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ZAL (2.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ZAL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ZAL's Operating Margin of 3.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZAL outperforms 52.46% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZAL has grown nicely.
  • ZAL has a Gross Margin of 40.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZAL outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
  • ZAL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.3%
PM (TTM) 2.06%
GM 40.37%
OM growth 3Y-2.26%
OM growth 5Y7.72%
PM growth 3Y1.6%
PM growth 5Y9.08%
GM growth 3Y-0.88%
GM growth 5Y-0.89%
ZAL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZAL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ZAL is destroying value.
  • ZAL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ZAL has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for ZAL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ZAL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingZAL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ZAL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZAL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • ZAL has an Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is not the best score and indicates that ZAL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ZAL has a Altman-Z score (2.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ZAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.63. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZAL would need 3.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.63, ZAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that ZAL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ZAL (0.44) is better than 65.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.63
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC6.49%
ZAL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZAL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that ZAL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ZAL has a Current ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ZAL has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a bad value and indicates that ZAL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ZAL's Quick ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ZAL outperforms 49.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 0.59
ZAL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZAL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ZAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.72%, which is quite good.
  • ZAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.33% yearly.
  • ZAL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.06%.
  • Measured over the past years, ZAL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.72%
EPS 3Y2.91%
EPS 5Y23.33%
EPS Q2Q%-64.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.06%
Revenue growth 3Y0.7%
Revenue growth 5Y10.28%
Sales Q2Q%26.46%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.63% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y20.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y24.54%
EPS Next 5Y26.63%
Revenue Next Year16.7%
Revenue Next 2Y15.08%
Revenue Next 3Y11.96%
Revenue Next 5Y10.27%

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 stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ZAL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZAL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
ZAL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZAL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ZAL.
  • ZAL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ZAL is cheaper than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. ZAL is around the same levels.
  • ZAL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.65.
  • 65.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZAL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. ZAL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.76
Fwd PE 15.65
ZAL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZAL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZAL is valued a bit cheaper than 60.66% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ZAL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.94
EV/EBITDA 8.46
ZAL.DE Per share dataZAL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ZAL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of ZAL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ZAL's earnings are expected to grow with 24.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y24.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ZAL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ZALANDO SE / ZAL.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ZALANDO SE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZAL.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for ZALANDO SE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ZALANDO SE?

ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of ZALANDO SE based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) is 25.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.


What is the financial health of ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of ZALANDO SE (ZAL.DE) is 5 / 10.