Stabilus (STM) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: €626.15M
• Dividend Yield: 4.54%
• Average Volume (3M): 58.68K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 9.5
• Beta (1Y): 1.01
• Revenue Growth: 9.58%
• EPS Growth: -10.37%
• Country: DE
• Employees: 7,910
• Sector: Industrials
• Sector Strength: 94
• Industry: Industrial - Machinery
• EPS (TTM): 0.44
• Shares Outstanding: 24,700,000
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 80,111
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 58,683
• PEG Ratio: -1.04
• Price to Book (P/B): 0.96
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.00
• P/FCF Ratio: 6.10
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: €44.67
• Price Target Upside: 76.21% Upside
• Rating Consensus: Strong Buy
• Number of Analyst Covering: 3

• Rating: 66 Neutral
• Price Target: €27.00 ▲(6.51%Upside)

The overall score is driven primarily by strong financial performance, characterized by solid revenue growth and a robust balance sheet. However, technical analysis shows bearish trends, which lowers the overall score. The valuation is fair, with a reasonable P/E ratio and a good dividend yield, providing some support.

Stabilus Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Stabilus SE is a global leader in the design and manufacture of motion control solutions, specifically focusing on gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical drives. The company operates across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, and furniture, providing innovative solutions that enhance comfort and functionality in applications ranging from vehicle tailgates to office chairs and industrial machinery.

How the Company Makes Money

Stabilus generates revenue primarily through the sale of its motion control products, including gas springs, dampers, and electromechanical drives. These products are integral to various applications, ensuring smooth movement and controlled motion in automotive tailgates, industrial equipment, and furniture. The company's revenue streams are diversified across its key sectors: automotive, industrial, and furniture. In the automotive sector, Stabilus supplies components to major car manufacturers, contributing significantly to its earnings. Additionally, its industrial and furniture segments provide steady revenue through partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers in these industries. Stabilus's global presence and extensive network of distribution channels further amplify its ability to capture market share and generate revenue.

Stabilus Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Stabilus showcases strong financial performance with robust revenue growth and stable profitability. The balance sheet is solid with zero debt and a healthy equity base. Cash flow generation is strong, although there is a decline in free cash flow growth.

Income Statement

Stabilus showcases robust revenue growth with a TTM revenue increase of 8.8% compared to the previous year. The gross profit margin stands at 26.8%, while the net profit margin is 5.5%, indicating stable profitability. However, the EBIT margin has decreased slightly to 9.0%, suggesting pressure on operational efficiency.

Balance Sheet

The company maintains strong financial health with zero total debt in the latest TTM period, leading to a debt-to-equity ratio of 0. The equity ratio is 35.9%, demonstrating a solid equity base. Return on equity (ROE) is 10.3%, which is commendable, highlighting effective use of shareholder funds.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow remains strong, surpassing net income, with an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 2.36. Free cash flow has decreased but remains positive. The free cash flow to net income ratio stands at 1.15, reflecting healthy cash generation capabilities, though there is a notable decline in free cash flow growth.

Breakdown	Sep 2024	Sep 2023	Sep 2022	Sep 2021	Sep 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue	1.31B	1.22B	1.12B	937.67M	822.13M
Gross Profit	342.29M	321.19M	311.22M	280.26M	231.50M
EBITDA	225.60M	202.45M	226.29M	184.97M	154.22M
Net Income	70.18M	101.78M	102.96M	73.39M	31.43M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	1.91B	1.33B	1.27B	1.17B	1.08B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	110.19M	193.70M	168.95M	193.79M	169.71M
Total Debt	820.97M	291.43M	290.40M	331.85M	362.36M
Total Liabilities	1.23B	622.30M	596.88M	622.29M	613.97M
Stockholders Equity	649.87M	683.73M	665.52M	539.25M	461.68M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	113.98M	104.36M	80.66M	88.46M	61.30M
Operating Cash Flow	196.98M	178.10M	125.73M	128.98M	108.88M
Investing Cash Flow	-717.39M	-81.44M	-67.54M	-40.36M	-47.70M
Financing Cash Flow	440.69M	-66.42M	-91.60M	-60.46M	-31.89M

Stabilus Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Negative
• Last Price: 25.35
• 50DMA: Negative
• 100DMA: Negative
• 200DMA: Negative
• MACD: Positive
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Positive

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:STM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 25.35 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 26.50, below the 50-day MA of 26.11, and below the 200-day MA of 28.75, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.42 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.04 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.52 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DE:STM.

Stabilus Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
KSB3	79 Outperform	€1.70B	14.05	11.29%	2.83%	5.19%	-22.45%
DUE	74 Outperform	€1.66B	15.75	4.78%	2.91%	-10.85%	-3.64%
KRN	74 Outperform	€4.41B	15.38	15.25%	1.86%	14.42%	26.41%
JST	68 Neutral	€792.68M	17.39	11.34%	2.82%	-5.14%	-5.62%
Sector *	67 Neutral	€8.36B	21.11	6.46%	2.82%	1.86%	-38.90%
STM	66 Neutral	€626.15M	9.51	9.96%	4.54%	9.58%	-10.37%
PFV	62 Neutral	€1.53B	40.67		4.71%	―	―