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Douglas AG
(XETRA:DOU)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
€8.00
▼(-27.40% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/26/26
The score is primarily supported by strong top-line momentum and robust operating/free cash flow, but it is held back by sharp margin deterioration and a still debt-heavy balance sheet. Technically, the stock remains in a pronounced downtrend (below all major moving averages with negative MACD), which further pressures the overall rating, while the P/E looks only moderately supportive without dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue & Cash Generation
Sustained double‑digit revenue growth and robust operating/free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility. Strong cash generation supports reinvestment in omnichannel capabilities, funds debt reduction or strategic initiatives, and cushions the business against cyclical retail pressures.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
A large, persistent decline in gross and net margins materially reduces earnings quality and cash conversion. For a retailer with fixed operating costs, margin erosion pressures profitability, limits ability to service debt, and could force structural changes in sourcing, pricing, or promotional intensity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & Cash Generation
Sustained double‑digit revenue growth and robust operating/free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility. Strong cash generation supports reinvestment in omnichannel capabilities, funds debt reduction or strategic initiatives, and cushions the business against cyclical retail pressures.
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Douglas AG (DOU) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€843.23M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.8
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth2.01%
EPS Growth-64.22%
CountryDE
Employees18,992
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding107,692,310
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio2.09
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€11.17Price Target Upside1.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)€4.61B
Douglas AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Douglas AG retails beauty products in Europe. It operates in five segments: DACHNL, France, Southern Europe, Central Eastern Europe, and Parfumdreams/Niche Beauty. The company offers beauty products, including perfume, skin care, color cosmetics, ...
How the Company Makes Money
Douglas AG primarily makes money by retailing beauty products to consumers through two main channels: (1) brick-and-mortar stores and (2) online shops/apps. Revenue is generated from the sale of third-party branded products (e.g., fragrances, skin...
Douglas AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.61B | 4.58B | 4.45B | 4.09B | 3.68B | 3.12B |
| Gross Profit | 1.35B | 2.04B | 2.04B | 897.20M | 725.90M | 365.10M |
| EBITDA | 716.70M | 757.90M | 695.70M | 695.90M | 267.40M | 64.10M |
| Net Income | 51.60M | 175.40M | 84.00M | 16.70M | -313.70M | -387.60M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.72B | 4.70B | 4.48B | 4.63B | 4.51B | 4.59B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 150.80M | 48.00M | 92.40M | 262.30M | 245.30M | 240.40M |
| Total Debt | 2.31B | 2.33B | 2.40B | 4.41B | 4.34B | 4.16B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.75B | 3.75B | 3.72B | 5.88B | 5.80B | 5.57B |
| Stockholders Equity | 971.30M | 941.20M | 762.70M | -1.26B | -1.29B | -986.60M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 515.50M | 629.30M | 683.60M | 288.20M | 222.60M | 152.30M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 586.00M | 629.30M | 683.60M | 397.70M | 308.20M | 244.60M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -167.60M | -168.30M | -159.60M | -104.10M | -101.50M | -81.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -329.20M | -510.70M | -689.30M | -278.60M | -200.50M | -178.50M |
Douglas AG Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
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