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Sixt SIX2.DE

GermanyIndustrials · Rental & Leasing ServicesXetra · EUR
5.5AI score
Rank 1,432 of 2,130
better than 32% of companies
69.40EUR
▼ 5.6% in one year
SIX2.DE MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
93.50 EUR (+34.7%)
6 analysts
52-wk low 57.70High 80.35
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Sixt SE is a German premium car rental company that operates its own fleet and franchises in over 100 countries, generating revenue from car rentals and mobility services.

Listed on Xetra · Symbol SIX2.DE · ETR: SIX2 · Currency EUR

Key points

from its scores
  • ✕Fragile balance sheet3.1
  • ✕Poor share-price trend3.2
  • !Modest dividend5.1

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

The cheap valuation and cash generation offset the balance sheet risk, but the high debt warrants caution amid a restrictive ECB.

Sixt shows fragile financial health due to its high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.44x), but its valuation is attractive (forward P/E of 9.0 and FCF yield of 17.49%) and its operational quality is solid (ROE 14.99%, gross margin 63.58%).

⚠ Main risk

The main risk is the high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.44x), which makes Sixt vulnerable to rising interest rates and a potential downturn in European consumer spending.

Context and risks

Sixt operates with very high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 6.44x), exposing it to tighter financial conditions in Europe, where the ECB maintains a hawkish bias on interest rates. This level of debt makes refinancing its vehicle fleet more expensive and pressures its financial margin.

Is Sixt 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 Industrials median (within 15%).

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E28.925.4+14%
EV / EBITDA11.114.5−23%
Price / book1.54.1−62%
Price / sales0.72.1−65%

Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 6.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).

Average analyst target: 93.50 EUR, +34.7% versus the price.

Indicative fair value · EUR
Graham68.40▼ −1% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)285.48▲ +311% vs price
Dividends112.00▲ +61% vs price
Price69.40at 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 healthiPoor3.1Industrials median: 6.4
Quality / MoatiFair6.7Industrials median: 5.8
ValuationiFair6.6Industrials median: 5.0
GrowthiFair6.2Industrials median: 6.6
DividendiFair5.1Industrials median: 5.4
MomentumiPoor3.2Industrials median: 5.9
Risk & ContextiFair5.6Industrials median: 6.0
Industrials median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials median
P/Ei
28.9
Industrials: 25.4above
EV / EBITDAi
11.1
Industrials: 14.5below
ROEi
15.0%
Industrials: 16.9%below
Operating margini
13.4%
Industrials: 12.4%above
Net debt / EBITDAi
6.44
Industrials: 1.58above
Revenue growthi
+9.9%
Industrials: +9.2%above

Valuation

P/E
28.9
Forward P/E
9.0
EV / EBITDA
11.1
Price / book
1.5
Price / sales
0.7
PEG
1.55
Market cap
3.3B EUR
Enterprise value
7.7B EUR

Profitability

ROE
15.0%
ROA
5.0%
ROIC (approx.)
9.1%
Gross margin
63.6%
Operating margin
13.4%
Net margin
6.8%
Free cash flow
569.9M EUR
FCF yield
17.5%
Cash conversion
82%

Solvency

Total debt
4.5B EUR
Net debt
4.5B EUR
Cash
16.6M EUR
EBITDA
696.0M EUR
Net debt / EBITDA
6.44
Debt / equity
212.19
Current ratio
2.00
Quick ratio
0.31

Growth

Revenue growth
+9.9%
Earnings growth
+5.8%
EPS (TTM)
2.40 EUR
EPS (forward)
7.71 EUR

Dividend

Dividend yield
4.6%
Payout
100.9%

Risk and market

Beta
1.08
Analyst consensus
none (6)
Target price
93.50 EUR
52-week range
57.70 – 80.35

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Frequently asked questions about Sixt

Is Sixt stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Industrials median (within 15%). Valuation score: 6.6 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 93.50 EUR, +34.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Sixt get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 5.5 out of 10, rank 1,432 of 2,130 (better than 32% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Quality / Moat (6.7) and its weakest, Financial health (3.1). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Sixt's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 28.9: the share price equals 28.9 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 9.0.

How much is Sixt worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 3.3B EUR and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.7B EUR.

How much debt does Sixt have?

Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 4.5B EUR. That is 6.44 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.

Does Sixt pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 4.61% and it pays out 101% of its earnings.

How has Sixt stock performed over the last year?

It has fallen 5.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 57.70 and 80.35 EUR. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Sixt?

6 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 93.50 EUR (+34.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.