Schouw & SCHO.CO
DenmarkIndustrials · ConglomeratesNasdaq Copenhague · DKK
888.33 DKK (+10.1%)
3 analysts
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Schouw & Co. is a Danish industrial conglomerate operating through subsidiaries in sectors such as bioenergy, medical equipment, information technology, and shipping.
Listed on Nasdaq Copenhague · Symbol SCHO.CO · CPH: SCHO · Currency DKK
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.1
- ✓Attractive valuation7.2
- ✓Favourable backdrop7.0
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe valuation is attractive and the balance sheet is solid, but exceptional growth and geopolitical risks in shipping warrant caution.
Schouw & Co. presents solid financial health (ND/EBITDA of 0.92) and an attractive valuation (forward P/E of 12.03, FCF yield of 10.32%), with strong earnings growth of 39.1% that may not be fully sustainable. The main risk lies in its subsidiaries' exposure to shipping routes affected by the Middle East conflict.
Indirect exposure through its subsidiaries to the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, where attacks and blockades raise freight costs and disrupt the supply chain.
Context and risks
Schouw & Co. is a Danish industrial conglomerate with exposure through its subsidiaries to sectors such as shipping and energy. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks in the Red Sea raise freight costs and supply chain risk for its logistics and trading businesses, a route risk not reflected in financial metrics. Denmark's institutional quality is high, so governance risk is moderate and no additional penalty is applied.
Is Schouw & stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 26% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 23.3 | 25.4 | −8% |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.2 | 14.5 | −44% |
| Price / book | 1.3 | 4.1 | −67% |
| Price / sales | 0.5 | 2.1 | −75% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.2 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 888.33 DKK, +10.1% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.8 (sector 6.4), Growth 6.5 (sector 6.6).
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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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 23.3
- Forward P/E
- 12.0
- EV / EBITDA
- 8.2
- Price / book
- 1.3
- Price / sales
- 0.5
- PEG
- 3.11
- Market cap
- 17.9B DKK
- Enterprise value
- 22.0B DKK
Profitability
- ROE
- 6.5%
- ROA
- 4.0%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 10.5%
- Gross margin
- 8.7%
- Operating margin
- 5.9%
- Net margin
- 2.3%
- Free cash flow
- 1.8B DKK
- FCF yield
- 10.3%
- Cash conversion
- 69%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 6.0B DKK
- Net debt
- 2.5B DKK
- Cash
- 3.5B DKK
- EBITDA
- 2.7B DKK
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.92
- Debt / equity
- 40.77
- Current ratio
- 1.60
- Quick ratio
- 0.95
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +5.2%
- Earnings growth
- +39.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- 34.64 DKK
- EPS (forward)
- 67.10 DKK
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.1%
- Payout
- 49.1%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.83
- Analyst consensus
- none (3)
- Target price
- 888.33 DKK
- 52-week range
- 565.00 – 820.00
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Is Schouw & stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 26% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 7.2 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 888.33 DKK, +10.1% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Schouw & get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.4 out of 10, rank 655 of 2,130 (better than 68% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.1) and its weakest, Quality / Moat (4.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Schouw &'s P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 23.3: the share price equals 23.3 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 12.0.
How much is Schouw & worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 17.9B DKK and its enterprise value, debt included, is 22.0B DKK.
How much debt does Schouw & have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.5B DKK. That is 0.92 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Schouw & pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.11% and it pays out 49% of its earnings.
How has Schouw & stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 35.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 565.00 and 820.00 DKK. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Schouw &?
3 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 888.33 DKK (+10.1% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.