FUCHS FPE3.DE
GermanyBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsXetra · EUR
47.56 EUR (+9.3%)
9 analysts
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FUCHS SE is a German manufacturer of lubricants and specialty chemicals, with a business model based on the formulation and sale of high technical value products for automotive, industrial and other sectors.
Listed on Xetra · Symbol FPE3.DE · ETR: FPE3 · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth8.4
- ✓Very solid balance sheet8.0
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.7
- !Weak share-price trend5.7
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsBalance sheet quality and sustained growth justify the current position without an excessive premium.
FUCHS SE presents a solid financial profile: net cash (ND/EBITDA -0.02), ROIC of 21.67% and earnings growth of 32.80%, with a P/E of 16.80 that does not demand an excessive premium. The combination of a clean balance sheet, competitive moat and profitable growth makes it a quality specialty chemical company at a reasonable price.
The main risk is dependence on the industrial and automotive cycle, which could compress lubricant demand if global economic activity slows.
Context and risks
FUCHS SE is a specialty chemical company with a net cash balance sheet and no material exposure to energy commodities in its cost structure. The context of rising rates and crude oil dynamics do not materially affect its lubricants and specialty chemicals business.
Is FUCHS stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Basic Materials median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 16.8 | 19.2 | −12% |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.0 | 10.0 | +0% |
| Price / book | 2.8 | 2.3 | +23% |
| Price / sales | 1.5 | 2.2 | −31% |
Sector: median of the 141 Basic Materials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.6 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8).
Average analyst target: 47.56 EUR, +9.3% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (3.2% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
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at the analysis date · compared with the Basic Materials medianValuation
- P/E
- 16.8
- Forward P/E
- 16.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.0
- Price / book
- 2.8
- Price / sales
- 1.5
- PEG
- 0.50
- Market cap
- 5.7B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 5.7B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- 17.6%
- ROA
- 10.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 21.7%
- Gross margin
- 34.8%
- Operating margin
- 12.8%
- Net margin
- 9.0%
- Free cash flow
- 218.7M EUR
- FCF yield
- 3.8%
- Cash conversion
- 38%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 177.0M EUR
- Net debt
- −13.0M EUR
- Cash
- 190.0M EUR
- EBITDA
- 569.0M EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −0.02
- Debt / equity
- 8.63
- Current ratio
- 1.96
- Quick ratio
- 1.14
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +21.5%
- Earnings growth
- +32.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.59 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 2.67 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.8%
- Payout
- 47.5%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.73
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (9)
- Target price
- 47.56 EUR
- 52-week range
- 31.80 – 43.86
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Is FUCHS stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Basic Materials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.6 out of 10 (median for Basic Materials: 5.8). Average analyst target: 47.56 EUR, +9.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does FUCHS get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 7.1 out of 10, rank 162 of 2,130 (better than 91% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (8.4) and its weakest, Momentum (5.7). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is FUCHS's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 16.8: the share price equals 16.8 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Basic Materials median is 19.2. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 16.3.
How much is FUCHS worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.7B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 5.7B EUR.
How much debt does FUCHS have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 13.0M EUR.
Does FUCHS pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.83% and it pays out 47% of its earnings.
How has FUCHS stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 18.2% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 31.80 and 43.86 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of FUCHS?
9 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 47.56 EUR (+9.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.