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Ottobock SE & OBCK.DE

GermanyHealthcare · Medical Instruments & SuppliesXetra · EUR
6.1AI score
Rank 921 of 2,130
better than 55% of companies
50.70EUR
▼ 15.0% in one year
OBCK.DE MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
80.38 EUR (+58.5%)
8 analysts
52-wk low 45.56High 65.00
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA is a German manufacturer of prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions for people with disabilities, with a business model based on high-tech medical products and sales through specialized clinics and distributors.

Listed on Xetra · Symbol OBCK.DE · ETR: OBCK · Currency EUR

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Strong growth8.3
  • ✓High-quality business7.2
  • ✕Poor share-price trend4.0
  • ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.5
  • ✕Fragile balance sheet4.9

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Quality and growth are solid, but high debt and negative momentum suggest waiting for a better entry point.

Ottobock shows moderate financial health with net debt of 3.53x EBITDA, but exceptional quality (ROE 39.92%, operating margin 18.42%) and earnings growth of 306.8% justify its current valuation (forward P/E 13.97, PEG 0.40). Momentum is weak (26th percentile in 52 weeks), suggesting short-term caution.

⚠ Main risk

Financial leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.53) is the main concrete risk, especially if the ECB continues raising rates and makes refinancing more expensive.

Context and risks

Ottobock operates in the medical devices sector, subject to moderate regulatory scrutiny in Germany and the EU, with product approval processes and healthcare reimbursement policies that can affect its margin. German institutional quality is high, so the penalty is mild and contained.

Is Ottobock SE & stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
In line with its sector

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Healthcare median (within 15%).

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E25.026.7−7%
EV / EBITDA13.114.5−9%
Price / book8.24.1+99%
Price / sales1.93.4−45%

Sector: median of the 217 Healthcare companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 6.1 out of 10 (median for Healthcare: 4.7).

Average analyst target: 80.38 EUR, +58.5% versus the price.

Indicative fair value · EUR
Graham57.85▲ +14% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)36.92▼ −27% vs price
Dividends33.95▼ −33% vs price
Price50.70at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% 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

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiWeak4.9Healthcare median: 6.5
Quality / MoatiGood7.2Healthcare median: 5.5
ValuationiFair6.1Healthcare median: 4.7
GrowthiGood8.3Healthcare median: 6.6
DividendiFair6.5Healthcare median: 1.5
MomentumiWeak4.0Healthcare median: 6.2
Risk & ContextiWeak4.5Healthcare median: 7.1
Healthcare median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Healthcare median
P/Ei
25.0
Healthcare: 26.7below
EV / EBITDAi
13.1
Healthcare: 14.5below
ROEi
39.9%
Healthcare: 10.8%above
Operating margini
18.4%
Healthcare: 15.2%above
Net debt / EBITDAi
3.53
Healthcare: 1.53above
Revenue growthi
+9.6%
Healthcare: +8.8%above

Valuation

P/E
25.0
Forward P/E
14.0
EV / EBITDA
13.1
Price / book
8.2
Price / sales
1.9
PEG
0.40
Market cap
3.2B EUR
Enterprise value
4.4B EUR

Profitability

ROE
39.9%
ROA
8.8%
ROIC (approx.)
18.9%
Gross margin
52.6%
Operating margin
18.4%
Net margin
7.4%
Free cash flow
100.5M EUR
FCF yield
3.1%
Cash conversion
30%

Solvency

Total debt
1.3B EUR
Net debt
1.2B EUR
Cash
93.6M EUR
EBITDA
339.2M EUR
Net debt / EBITDA
3.53
Debt / equity
320.81
Current ratio
1.23
Quick ratio
0.64

Growth

Revenue growth
+9.6%
Earnings growth
+306.8%
EPS (TTM)
2.03 EUR
EPS (forward)
3.63 EUR

Dividend

Dividend yield
1.9%
Payout
48.3%

Risk and market

Analyst consensus
Strong buy (8)
Target price
80.38 EUR
52-week range
45.56 – 65.00

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Frequently asked questions about Ottobock SE &

Is Ottobock SE & stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Healthcare median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.1 out of 10 (median for Healthcare: 4.7). Average analyst target: 80.38 EUR, +58.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Ottobock SE & get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 6.1 out of 10, rank 921 of 2,130 (better than 55% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (8.3) and its weakest, Momentum (4.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Ottobock SE &'s P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 25.0: the share price equals 25.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Healthcare median is 26.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 14.0.

How much is Ottobock SE & worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 3.2B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 4.4B EUR.

How much debt does Ottobock SE & have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.2B EUR. That is 3.53 times its EBITDA; the Healthcare median is 1.53.

Does Ottobock SE & pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 1.91% and it pays out 48% of its earnings.

How has Ottobock SE & stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 15.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 45.56 and 65.00 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Ottobock SE &?

8 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 80.38 EUR (+58.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.