Schaeffler SHA0.DE
GermanyConsumer Cyclical · Auto PartsXetra · EUR
8.70 EUR (+38.8%)
10 analysts
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Schaeffler AG is a global supplier of precision components for automotive and industrial applications, designing and manufacturing bearings, transmission systems, and electric mobility solutions for car manufacturers and industrial clients.
Listed on Xetra · Symbol SHA0.DE · ETR: SHA0 · Currency EUR
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend7.2
- ✕Little competitive advantage2.6
- ✕Fragile balance sheet2.9
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop3.1
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe combination of high leverage, a declining business, and an unsustainable dividend presents an unfavorable risk/reward profile, especially in a rising rate environment in Europe.
Schaeffler presents a weak financial profile with a negative ROE (-10.73%), a very low operating margin (3.17%), and high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.79), making it vulnerable to the ECB's rate hike cycle. Its valuation is cheap (forward P/E 9.48), but the business is deteriorating and the dividend is unsustainable (payout 264.71%).
The main risk is financial: the high debt (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.79) and unsustainable dividend payout (264.71%) could force a recapitalization or dividend cut if the ECB continues to raise interest rates.
Context and risks
Schaeffler, as an automotive parts manufacturer, is exposed to the rewriting of the US tariff regime. Although the EU has a 15% cap, the fragility and judicialization of the framework (appealable Section 301) adds uncertainty to its supply chain and export costs. Furthermore, its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.79) makes it vulnerable to a rising interest rate environment in Europe, where the ECB is hiking rates.
Is Schaeffler stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades 32% below the Consumer Cyclical median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 7.6 | 11.2 | −32% |
| Price / book | 2.1 | 2.9 | −27% |
| Price / sales | 0.3 | 1.3 | −80% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 8.70 EUR, +38.8% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 2.9 (sector 5.7), Growth 3.6 (sector 5.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% 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 Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 9.5
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.6
- Price / book
- 2.1
- Price / sales
- 0.3
- Market cap
- 5.9B EUR
- Enterprise value
- 12.1B EUR
Profitability
- ROE
- −10.7%
- ROA
- 0.6%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 6.5%
- Gross margin
- 18.7%
- Operating margin
- 3.2%
- Net margin
- −1.6%
- Free cash flow
- 369.4M EUR
- FCF yield
- 6.2%
- Cash conversion
- 23%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 8.5B EUR
- Net debt
- 6.0B EUR
- Cash
- 2.5B EUR
- EBITDA
- 1.6B EUR
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.79
- Debt / equity
- 286.65
- Current ratio
- 1.41
- Quick ratio
- 0.83
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −0.3%
- EPS (TTM)
- −0.40 EUR
- EPS (forward)
- 0.66 EUR
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 4.8%
- Payout
- 264.7%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.61
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (10)
- Target price
- 8.70 EUR
- 52-week range
- 5.86 – 11.98
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Is Schaeffler stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades 32% below the Consumer Cyclical median. Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 8.70 EUR, +38.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Schaeffler get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 3.8 out of 10, rank 2,003 of 2,130 (better than 6% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (7.2) and its weakest, Quality / Moat (2.6). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Schaeffler worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.9B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 12.1B EUR.
How much debt does Schaeffler have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 6.0B EUR. That is 3.79 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.
Does Schaeffler pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 4.78% and it pays out 265% of its earnings.
How has Schaeffler stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 3.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 5.86 and 11.98 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Schaeffler?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 8.70 EUR (+38.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.