Symrise AG (DE:SY1)
XETRA:SY1
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(XETRA:SY1)
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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
€75.00
▲(0.94% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/07/26
The score is primarily held back by 2025 profitability and growth weakening (lower margins and ROE, slightly negative revenue growth) and a mixed-to-weak technical picture (below key moving averages). These are partly offset by a generally stable financial base (consistent free cash flow and manageable leverage), but the high P/E and modest yield weigh on valuation support.
Positive Factors
Diversified, market-leading franchise
Symrise's multi-segment model (Flavor, Fragrance, Nutrition, Cosmetic Ingredients) serves food, personal care and household end markets. This diversification reduces exposure to a single cycle, sustains recurring B2B revenues and leverages scale for R&D and customer intimacy, supporting durable competitive advantage.
Negative Factors
Material margin compression
A sharp step-down in operating and net margins in 2025 materially reduces cash generation per euro of sales. If driven by secular cost pressures, pricing limits or mix shifts, lower margins erode capacity to fund innovation and returns, and could persistently weaken profitability and strategic flexibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified, market-leading franchise
Symrise's multi-segment model (Flavor, Fragrance, Nutrition, Cosmetic Ingredients) serves food, personal care and household end markets. This diversification reduces exposure to a single cycle, sustains recurring B2B revenues and leverages scale for R&D and customer intimacy, supporting durable competitive advantage.
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Symrise (SY1) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€10.39B
Dividend Yield1.75%
Average Volume (3M)411.29K
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.7
Beta (1Y)0.53
Revenue Growth2.15%
EPS Growth29.19%
CountryDE
Employees12,385
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.81
Shares Outstanding139,772,050
10 Day Avg. Volume376,730
30 Day Avg. Volume411,288
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.81
Price to Book (P/B)2.59
Price to Sales (P/S)1.96
P/FCF Ratio18.51
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€83.40Price Target Upside12.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)3.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)€5.00B
Symrise Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Symrise AG supplies fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, and functional ingredients. It operates through two segments, Taste, Nutrition & Health, and Scent & Care. The Taste, Nutrition & Health segment provides fu...
How the Company Makes Money
Symrise generates revenue primarily through the sale of its flavor and fragrance products across various markets. The company operates a multi-segment revenue model, with key revenue streams derived from its Flavor, Fragrance, Nutrition, and Cosme...
Symrise Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
65
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 4.93B | 5.00B | 4.73B | 4.62B | 3.83B |
| Gross Profit | 1.85B | 1.96B | 1.69B | 1.70B | 1.48B |
| EBITDA | 907.87M | 1.04B | 841.49M | 780.50M | 806.40M |
| Net Income | 249.30M | 478.20M | 340.47M | 280.01M | 374.92M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 8.11B | 8.32B | 7.85B | 7.78B | 6.64B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.01B | 709.49M | 393.03M | 314.86M | 465.14M |
| Total Debt | 2.61B | 2.55B | 2.56B | 2.55B | 1.80B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.36B | 4.31B | 4.16B | 4.17B | 3.39B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.72B | 3.98B | 3.63B | 3.55B | 3.19B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 521.05M | 667.49M | 449.31M | 109.94M | 347.40M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 717.82M | 894.91M | 719.51M | 360.11M | 521.56M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -310.51M | -291.51M | -358.29M | -984.84M | -713.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -78.31M | -281.88M | -264.22M | 481.52M | -92.15M |
Symrise Technical Analysis
Positive
74.30
Price Trends
73.24
Positive
71.63
Positive
76.52
Negative
Market Momentum
0.04
Negative
55.92
Neutral
90.29
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:SY1, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 74.3 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 72.07, above the 50-day MA of 73.24, and below the 200-day MA of 76.52, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 90.29 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DE:SY1.
Symrise Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | €7.72B | 23.49 | 3.10% | 8.92% | -5.92% | -58.33% | |
58 Neutral | €10.39B | 38.70 | 13.57% | 1.75% | 2.15% | 29.19% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
54 Neutral | €8.20B | 27.05 | 6.03% | 4.30% | -3.35% | -23.06% | |
52 Neutral | €4.08B | -1.23 | -19.52% | 3.75% | -10.63% | -23.15% | |
45 Neutral | €12.33B | -17.78 | -10.04% | ― | ― | ― | |
45 Neutral | €1.54B | -2.64 | -14.66% | 0.59% | -6.82% | 71.94% |
* General Sector Average
DE:SY1
Symrise
74.30
-15.44
-17.21%
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56.82
4.16
7.89%
DE:1COV
Covestro
59.40
1.28
2.20%
DE:EVK
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16.57
-0.29
-1.74%
DE:LXS
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17.82
-4.20
-19.06%
DE:WCH
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82.05
24.47
42.51%
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