Structurally High Gross MarginsA ~77% gross margin reflects the content-heavy business model where incremental revenue on catalogs and digital sales carries low marginal cost. That structural margin profile supports durable profitability, funds catalog investment and marketing, and enables scaling without equivalent COGS increases.

Improving Operating ProfitabilityMaterial margin improvement over several years suggests better cost control and operating leverage across recording, publishing and services. Higher EBIT conversion increases free cash potential over time and indicates management progress in extracting profit from a stable revenue base.

Diversified, Resilient Revenue MixEdel earns from catalog exploitation, publishing royalties and fee-based logistics/services. This mix smooths cyclicality: licensing and publishing provide recurring streams, services bring contractual fee income, helping sustain revenue and reduce reliance on any single channel.

Bears Say

Elevated LeverageDebt materially exceeds equity, raising financial sensitivity to earnings volatility and interest cost pressure. Elevated leverage limits strategic flexibility, increases refinancing risk in adverse cycles, and reduces ability to fund acquisitions or catalogs without adding further leverage.

Volatile Cash GenerationInconsistent free cash flow despite accounting profits means earnings don't reliably convert to cash. That volatility hampers reinvestment in content, increases reliance on external financing for growth or dividends, and amplifies risks from working capital swings in physical/logistics services.

Modest Net Profitability BufferMid-single-digit net margins leave limited headroom for adverse revenue or margin shocks. Given exposure to streaming splits, catalog performance variability and physical format demand shifts, a small net margin makes earnings and cashflow more vulnerable to industry or demand downturns.

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EDL FAQ

What was Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s price range in the past 12 months?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA lowest stock price was €3.74 and its highest was €5.70 in the past 12 months.

What is Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s market cap?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s market cap is €112.49M.

When is Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s upcoming earnings report date?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 26, 2026 which is in 94 days.

How were Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s earnings last quarter?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA released its earnings results on Feb 03, 2026. The company reported €0.348 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.348.

Is Edel SE & Co. KGAA overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Edel SE & Co. KGAA pay dividends?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA pays a Annually dividend of €0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.85%. See more information on Edel SE & Co. KGAA dividends here

What is Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s EPS estimate?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Edel SE & Co. KGAA have?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA has 22,734,512 shares outstanding.

What happened to Edel SE & Co. KGAA’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Edel SE & Co. KGAA reported an EPS of €0.348 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.961%.

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Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:EDL

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Edel SE & Co. KGAA Stock Smart Score

Outperform

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

21.56%

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Asset Growth

8.43%

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Company Description

Edel SE & Co. KGAA

Edel SE & Co. KGaA operates as a music company in Europe. The company produces, markets, and distributes CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl records, and LPs. It also publishes and distributes guidebooks, non-fiction, and children's books, as well as magazines, brochures, catalogues, commercial, and multi-media print products and packaging. In addition, the company offers various TV series and film entertainment. Edel SE & Co. KGaA was founded in 1986 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.