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STO SE & Co. KGaA (DE:STO3)
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STO SE & Co. KGaA (STO3) Price & Analysis

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STO3 Stock Chart & Stats

€122.00
-€1.00(-0.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€122.00
-€1.00(-0.92%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA conservatively structured balance sheet with debt-to-equity around 0.12–0.16 and rising equity provides durable financial flexibility. It lowers refinancing and solvency risk through construction cycles, supports capex and dividends, and preserves room to invest in products and markets.
Positive Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow, with FCF improving in 2025, underpins internal funding for maintenance capex, product development and shareholder returns. Over a multi-month horizon this strengthens operational resilience and cushions against cyclical revenue swings.
System-based B2B ModelSto’s integrated system sales model (ETICS, coatings, accessories) and B2B positioning create project-level stickiness and higher revenue per project. Structural drivers—renovation and energy-efficiency retrofits—support recurring demand and specification-led repeat purchasing over time.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineThree consecutive years of top-line contraction, culminating in a sharp 2025 decline, signal weakening demand or market share loss. Persistent revenue erosion reduces scale benefits, limits pricing leverage, and constrains reinvestment capacity needed to restore long-term growth.
Margin CompressionMaterial net margin compression to about 2.5% from ~5% reflects structural profitability pressure. Weaker margins reduce cash cushions and returns on equity, impairing the company's ability to absorb input-cost inflation or fund margin-improving investments without further operational changes.
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow materially below reported earnings and FCF trailing net income indicate weak cash conversion, likely from working-capital timing or recurring receivable/inventory pressures. This undermines earnings quality and can limit reinvestment or increase external funding needs in downturns.

STO3 FAQ

What was STO SE & Co. KGaA’s price range in the past 12 months?
STO SE & Co. KGaA lowest stock price was €97.30 and its highest was €134.20 in the past 12 months.
    What is STO SE & Co. KGaA’s market cap?
    STO SE & Co. KGaA’s market cap is €578.69M.
      When is STO SE & Co. KGaA’s upcoming earnings report date?
      STO SE & Co. KGaA’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 102 days.
        How were STO SE & Co. KGaA’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is STO SE & Co. KGaA overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts STO SE & Co. KGaA’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does STO SE & Co. KGaA pay dividends?
          STO SE & Co. KGaA pays a Annually dividend of €3.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.76%. See more information on STO SE & Co. KGaA dividends here
            What is STO SE & Co. KGaA’s EPS estimate?
            STO SE & Co. KGaA’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does STO SE & Co. KGaA have?
            STO SE & Co. KGaA has 2,538,000 shares outstanding.
              What happened to STO SE & Co. KGaA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
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              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of STO SE & Co. KGaA?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:STO3
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                STO SE & Co. KGaA Stock Smart Score

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                Underperform
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                Technicals

                SMA
                Positive
                20 days / 200 days
                Momentum
                4.71%
                12-Months-Change

                Fundamentals

                Return on Equity
                5.26%
                Trailing 12-Months
                Asset Growth
                0.42%
                Trailing 12-Months

                Company Description

                STO SE & Co. KGaA

                Sto SE & Co. KGaA engages in the manufacture and sale of products and systems for building coatings in Europe, the United States, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It offers facade systems, including external wall insulation and rainscreen cladding facade systems; facade coatings, such as render and paint systems; and interior products comprising plaster and paint systems for home and office interiors, decorative coatings, and interior claddings, as well as interior products for surface decoration that include paints, patterns, materials, and textures. The company also provides acoustic systems, which comprise acoustic board systems, acoustic sails, and acoustic plaster finishes that allow various textures, shapes, and colors; floor coatings for industrial facilities, trade and public facilities, parking decks, cleanrooms, and balconies; and concrete restoration products. In addition, it offers insulants, carrier boards for acoustic systems, rainscreen cladding systems, architectural elements, brick surfaces, outdoor ceramics, interior tiles, paints and lacquers, and glass granulates. Further, the company provides integrated solutions for façade insulation, interiors, acoustics, floor coatings, and concrete restoration. It serves professional applicators, such as painters, plasterers, and building contractors, as well as architects, planning offices, and real estate industry through direct and multi-stage distribution systems. The company was formerly known as Sto AG and changed its name to Sto SE & Co. KGaA in March 2014. The company is headquartered in Stühlingen, Germany. Sto SE & Co. KGaA is a subsidiary of Stotmeister Beteiligungs GmbH.

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