Suedzucker AG (DE:SZU)
XETRA:SZU
SZU Stock Chart & Stats
€12.56
€0.04(0.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€12.56
€0.04(0.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€8.92 - €13.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.56K
Average Volume (3M)188.85K
Market Cap
€2.56B
Enterprise Value€5.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€766.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€2.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding204,183,290
10 Day Avg. Volume234,684
30 Day Avg. Volume188,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio5.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€11.03Price Target Upside-12.18% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)€8.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business DiversificationSüdzucker’s multi-segment model (sugar, special products, CropEnergies, Frucht, STW) reduces reliance on a single commodity cycle. Structural diversification into higher-value ingredients and biofuels supports more stable revenue mix and lets management shift focus to stronger margins over months.
Operating Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow (TTM €468m) shows core operations still generate cash despite earnings volatility. Durable OCF provides a runway for working capital, capex and debt servicing, enabling gradual restructuring or investment in higher-margin segments without immediate external financing.
Substantial Equity BufferA material equity base (~€2.4bn) underpins the balance sheet and gives lenders and counterparties confidence. This scale supports refinancing options and cushions shocks from cyclical swings in commodities, helping preserve operational continuity while management executes medium-term recovery plans.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationA €168m net loss and declining revenue mark a material earnings deterioration. Persistent losses erode retained capital, limit reinvestment in higher-margin businesses, and weaken stakeholder confidence. If structural causes persist, the company may need costly restructuring or asset sales to restore profitability.
Rising LeverageDebt increases to €2.9bn with debt-to-equity ~1.18x raise financial risk and interest burden. Higher leverage reduces strategic flexibility, heightens covenant and refinancing risk in a cyclical industry, and constrains the company’s ability to invest in growth or absorb commodity-driven earnings shocks.
Weakening Free Cash FlowFCF turning slightly negative (TTM -€11m) after strong prior years signals weaker cash conversion or higher reinvestment needs. Sustained negative FCF would reduce capacity to deleverage, fund capex or support dividends, increasing reliance on external financing and diminishing long-term financial resilience.
Suedzucker News
SZU FAQ
What was Suedzucker AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Suedzucker AG lowest stock price was €8.92 and its highest was €13.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Suedzucker AG’s market cap?
Suedzucker AG’s market cap is €2.56B.
When is Suedzucker AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
Suedzucker AG’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Suedzucker AG’s earnings last quarter?
Suedzucker AG released its earnings results on Jan 13, 2026. The company reported -€0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of -€0.02 by €0.
Is Suedzucker AG overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Suedzucker AG’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Suedzucker AG pay dividends?
Suedzucker AG pays a Annually dividend of €0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.23%. See more information on Suedzucker AG dividends here
What is Suedzucker AG’s EPS estimate?
Suedzucker AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Suedzucker AG have?
Suedzucker AG has 204,183,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Suedzucker AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Suedzucker AG reported an EPS of -€0.02 in its last earnings report, expectations of -€0.02. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.912%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Suedzucker AG?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:SZU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Suedzucker Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€11.03 (-12.18% Downside)
€11.03 (-12.18% Downside)
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Suedzucker AG
Südzucker AG produces and sells sugar products in Germany and internationally. It operates through five segments: Sugar, Special Products, CropEnergies, Starch, and Fruit. The Sugar segment produces and sells sugar, sugar specialty products, glucose syrup, and animal feed to food industry, retailers, and agriculture markets, as well as offers by-products of sugar. The Special Products segment produces functional food ingredients, including dietary fibers, sugar substitutes, sugar, rice starches/flours, and functionalized wheat protein for food, animal feed, non-food, and pharmaceutical industries. This segment also offers frozen and chilled pizzas, pasta, baguette, and sauces and dressings; and portion packed foods and non-food products to hotels, caterers, food retailers, and restaurants. The CropEnergies segment produces fuel-grade ethanol, rectified spirits, protein-based food and animal feed, and liquid CO2 to oil companies and traders, industrial and pharmaceutical companies, food and animal feed producers, and beverage and cosmetics producers. The Starch segment offers starches, saccharification products, ethanol, and byproducts which includes animal feed and fertilizers to food, paper, textiles, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, petroleum, and animal feed industries. The Fruit segment produces fruit preparations for the dairy, ice cream, baked goods, and food service industries; and fruit juice concentrates, pure juices, fruit wines, natural aromas, and beverage bases for beverage industry. It is also involved in agricultural activities; and cultivation of wheat, sugar beet, corn, chicory, rapeseed, soybean, and other products. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. Südzucker AG is a subsidiary of Süddeutsche Zuckerrübenverwertungs-Genossenschaft eG.
SZU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€11.03
▼(-12.18% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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