Software AG
Software AG Fundamental Analysis
Software AG (SOW.DE) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of -525.13, profit margin of -0.52%, and ROE of -0.35%. The company generates $1.0B in annual revenue with N/A year-over-year growth of N/A.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 36.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze SOW.DE's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakSOW.DE struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ModerateSOW.DE shows balanced valuation metrics.
Growth Score
ModerateSOW.DE shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentSOW.DE maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakSOW.DE struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is SOW.DE Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
SOW.DE trades at -525.13 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, SOW.DE's PEG of 12.40 indicates potential overvaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Software AG at 1.88 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 18.58 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does SOW.DE Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Software AG keeps $-0.52 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 6.57 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-0.35 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Software AG generates $-0.21 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Software AG generates limited operating cash flow of $-1.34M, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
Software AG generates weak or negative free cash flow of $-10.99M, restricting financial flexibility.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $-0.15 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
SOW.DE converts -0.40% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
-525.13
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
12.40
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.88
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
2.74
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.01
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
3.40
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.00
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
-0.00
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.03
vs 25 benchmark
How SOW.DE Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | SOW.DE Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -525.13 | 36.80 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -0.35% | 940.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | -0.52% | 5902782384.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | 0.40 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 3.40 | 4.94 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | -0.21% | -295168.00% (disorted) | Weak |
SOW.DE outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Software AG's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
EPS CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
FCF CAGR
N/A
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta