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Titel Ex-Datum Zahldatum Bruttobetrag
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
19.05.25
21.05.25
0.9500 €
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
29.04.24
02.05.24
0.7100 €
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
05.05.23
2.6100 €
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
02.05.23
04.05.23
0.2700 €
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
07.10.22
0.4900 €
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
03.10.22
05.10.22
0.4900 €
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co
01.10.21
05.10.21
0.9600 €

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27.07.25 06:47:19 HELLA GmbH KGaA Zweites Quartal 2025 Ergebnis: EPS: €0.40 (vs €1.46 in 2Q 2024)
**HELLA GmbH KGaA Zweites Quartal 2025 Ergebnisse: Wichtigste finanzielle Highlights* *

**Übersicht**
Die HELLA GmbH KGaA, ein führender Anbieter von Automotive-Technologielösungen, hat ihre Ergebnisse im zweiten Quartal 2025 veröffentlicht. Der Umsatz des Unternehmens sank um 2,3% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr auf 1,98 Mrd. €, das Nettoeinkommen sank um 73 % auf 43,9 Mio. €.

**Key Financial Metrics*

* Umsatz: 1,98 Mrd. € (ab 2.3% ab 2Q 2024)
* Nettoeinkommen: 43,9 Mio. € (ab 23 % ab 2Q 2024)
* Gewinnspanne: 2,2% (ab 8,0% in 2Q 2024)

**EPS und Ergebnis je Aktie (EPS)* *

* EPS: €0.40 (ab €1.46 in 2Q 2024)

**AI und Healthcare Focus* *
Die AI-powered-Lösungen des Unternehmens sollen das Wachstum im Gesundheitswesen vorantreiben, insbesondere in der Frühdiagnostik und Medikamentenentdeckung. Mit einer Marktkapitalisierung von unter 10 Milliarden Dollar gibt es noch Zeit, sich frühzeitig auf diese aufstrebenden Technologien zu begeben.

**Performance der deutschen Autokomponentenindustrie*

* Die deutsche Autokomponenten-Industrie wird in den nächsten drei Jahren mit einer jährlichen Wachstumsrate von 1,6% wachsen, verglichen mit einer Wachstumsprognose von 2,7% für die Industrie insgesamt.

** Risikoanalyse**
Die HELLA GmbH KGaA wurde als 2 Warnzeichen in unserer Anlageanalyse identifiziert, darunter:

* Reduzierter Aktienkurs vor einer Woche
* 2 Warnzeichen

**Ausschluss* *
Die Ergebnisse des zweiten Quartals 2025 der HELLA GmbH KGaA zeigen einen Rückgang des Umsatzes und des Nettoeinkommens, aber der Fokus des Unternehmens auf KI- und Gesundheitslösungen schlägt Wachstumspotenziale in der Zukunft nahe. Die Anleger sollten jedoch auf die reduzierten Aktienpreise und Warnzeichen des Unternehmens achten.
19.06.25 14:35:00 HELLA fährt mit Robb Holland, einem Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Cayman GT4 RS, Rennsponsoring & Sonderpreisen zum Pikes Peak.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA / ACCESS Newswire / 19. Juni 2025 / HELLA GmbH & Co.. Aufbauend auf seiner Erstausrüstungskompetenz und seiner langjährigen Erfahrung mit Hochleistungsfahrzeugen hat HELLA seine volle Aufmerksamkeit auf das Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) 2025 gerichtet. Der 911, der zur Erinnerung an die Partnerschaft eine spezielle HELLA Lackierung trägt, wurde für den Aufstieg auf den 14.115 Meter hohen Gipfel nur minimal aufgerüstet, mit Ausnahme von aktiven JRZ-Dämpfern, um den holprigen Bedingungen auf dem öffentlichen Straßenkurs gerecht zu werden.. Das Team hat den GT3 RS auch mit einer Starlink-Datenverbindung ausgestattet, um seinen Versuch beim 103. Lauf der PPIHC am 22. Juni live zu übertragen.. Holland sollte also der erste Fahrer sein, der seinen Versuch live überträgt, damit die Fans ihn sehen können.. Holland hofft, dass sich seine umfangreiche Erfahrung und die zusätzliche Zeit, die er in der Vorbereitung auf das Rennen in einem Rennsimulator verbracht hat, in diesem Jahr auszahlen werden, wenn er den Siegerpokal der HELLA Time Attack 1-Klasse gewinnen möchte.. Der Wagen gewann 2025 sowohl die Pirelli GT America als auch die GT4 America Straßenmeisterschaft und bringt somit einen beeindruckenden Stammbaum mit.. Mit seiner HELLA Lackierung hofft Vahsholtz auf den Sieg in der Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama. Ursprünglich fuhr er Motorrad, stieg aber 1996 auf Autos um.. Mit 24 Klassensiegen, vor allem in den Klassen Super Stock und Open Wheel, ist Vahsholtz einer der erfolgreichsten Rennfahrer auf dem Hill Climb und wird in diesem Jahr versuchen, eine weitere Trophäe in die Vitrine zu stellen.. Gemeinsam mit den Organisatoren, Fahrern und Teams hat unser Unternehmen die Grenzen des Machbaren erweitert, von der Beleuchtung über die Elektronik bis zu den Bremsen und darüber hinaus.. Trophäen gibt es für die Podiumsplatzierten in einer Klasse, die modifizierte und spezielle serienmäßige Zwei- und Vierradfahrzeuge mit enger Karosserie umfasst.. Als Unternehmen der FORVIA-Gruppe steht FORVIA HELLA für leistungsstarke Lichttechnik und Fahrzeugelektronik und deckt mit dem Geschäftsbereich Lifecycle Solutions auch ein breites Dienstleistungs- und Produktportfolio für das Ersatzteil- und Werkstattgeschäft sowie für Hersteller von Sonderfahrzeugen ab. Mit derzeit rund 36.500 Mitarbeitern an über 125 Standorten ist das Unternehmen weltweit tätig und erzielte einen bereinigten Umsatz von 8.1 Milliarde Euro im Haushaltsjahr 2024. www.hella. Mit rund 260 Industriestandorten und 78 F&E-Zentren, über 150.000 Mitarbeitern, darunter mehr als 15.000 F&E-Ingenieure, in über 40 Ländern bietet FORVIA einen einzigartigen und umfassenden Ansatz für die automobilen Herausforderungen von heute und morgen. FORVIA besteht aus sechs Geschäftsbereichen und einem starken Portfolio von über 13.000 Patenten. FORVIA strebt danach, der bevorzugte Innovations- und Integrationspartner für Automobilhersteller weltweit zu werden. FORVIA versteht sich als Pionier des Wandels, der den Wandel der Mobilität antizipiert und Realität werden lässt. www.forvia.tinson@forvia.morfeld@forvia.hella.
07.04.25 06:33:21 Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE)?
It is hard to get excited after looking at HELLA GmbH KGaA's (ETR:HLE) recent performance, when its stock has declined 6.1% over the past month. However, stock prices are usually driven by a company’s financial performance over the long term, which in this case looks quite promising. In this article, we decided to focus on HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROE.

Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ money. Simply put, it is used to assess the profitability of a company in relation to its equity capital.

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How To Calculate Return On Equity?

Return on equity can be calculated by using the formula:

Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity

So, based on the above formula, the ROE for HELLA GmbH KGaA is:

11% = €371m ÷ €3.2b (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2024).

The 'return' is the profit over the last twelve months. Another way to think of that is that for every €1 worth of equity, the company was able to earn €0.11 in profit.

Check out our latest analysis for HELLA GmbH KGaA

What Is The Relationship Between ROE And Earnings Growth?

We have already established that ROE serves as an efficient profit-generating gauge for a company's future earnings. Based on how much of its profits the company chooses to reinvest or "retain", we are then able to evaluate a company's future ability to generate profits. Generally speaking, other things being equal, firms with a high return on equity and profit retention, have a higher growth rate than firms that don’t share these attributes.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Earnings Growth And 11% ROE

To start with, HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROE looks acceptable. Further, the company's ROE is similar to the industry average of 11%. This certainly adds some context to HELLA GmbH KGaA's exceptional 35% net income growth seen over the past five years. We reckon that there could also be other factors at play here. For instance, the company has a low payout ratio or is being managed efficiently.

Next, on comparing HELLA GmbH KGaA's net income growth with the industry, we found that the company's reported growth is similar to the industry average growth rate of 35% over the last few years.XTRA:HLE Past Earnings Growth April 7th 2025

The basis for attaching value to a company is, to a great extent, tied to its earnings growth. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. This then helps them determine if the stock is placed for a bright or bleak future. Is HELLA GmbH KGaA fairly valued compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.

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Is HELLA GmbH KGaA Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits?

The three-year median payout ratio for HELLA GmbH KGaA is 30%, which is moderately low. The company is retaining the remaining 70%. So it seems that HELLA GmbH KGaA is reinvesting efficiently in a way that it sees impressive growth in its earnings (discussed above) and pays a dividend that's well covered.

Additionally, HELLA GmbH KGaA has paid dividends over a period of at least ten years which means that the company is pretty serious about sharing its profits with shareholders. Upon studying the latest analysts' consensus data, we found that the company is expected to keep paying out approximately 29% of its profits over the next three years. As a result, HELLA GmbH KGaA's ROE is not expected to change by much either, which we inferred from the analyst estimate of 12% for future ROE.

Summary

Overall, we are quite pleased with HELLA GmbH KGaA's performance. In particular, it's great to see that the company is investing heavily into its business and along with a high rate of return, that has resulted in a sizeable growth in its earnings. That being so, a study of the latest analyst forecasts show that the company is expected to see a slowdown in its future earnings growth. To know more about the company's future earnings growth forecasts take a look at this freereport on analyst forecasts for the company to find out more.

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14.03.25 07:01:11 HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA (HLKHF) Full Year 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and ...
Revenue: Above EUR8 billion, a 1.3% increase at constant exchange rates. Net Income: EUR371 million, a 40% increase compared to 2023. Operating Income: 5.6% of sales. Net Cash Flow: EUR189 million, comparable to the previous year excluding factoring. Dividend Proposal: EUR106 million, EUR0.95 per share, representing 30% of net profit. Lighting Segment Sales Growth: 3.3% increase. Electronics Segment Sales: Decreased by 1.2%. Lifecycle Segment Sales: Decreased by 3.6%. Gross Margin: 23%, down from 23.7% last year. EBIT: 5.9%, slightly up from 5.8% last year. CapEx: EUR440 million, a 2% decrease from last year. Headcount Reduction: Reduced by around 2000 year-on-year. R&D Ratio: Reduced to 10% from 10.2% last year.

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Release Date: March 13, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA (HLKHF) achieved sales above EUR8 billion for the first time, outperforming the market by 240 basis points. Net income increased by 40% compared to 2023, reaching EUR371 million. The company proposes a continuation of its established dividend policy, with a dividend of EUR0.95 per share. HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA improved its sustainability ratings, achieving an A rating with CDP and targeting significant CO2 reductions. The company has been successful in winning new business in Asia and the Americas, with 74% of new business outside of Europe.

Negative Points

The Electronics segment experienced a sales decline of 1.2%, affected by slow ramp-ups in the electrical market and negative product mix in China. Lifecycle Solutions showed a sales decline of 3.6%, impacted by low demand in Construction and Agricultural business. Operating income margin decreased slightly to 5.6% from 5.8% last year. The company faced higher R&D expenses in the Lighting segment due to new program launches. HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA's cash flow decreased to EUR189 million from EUR205 million, partially due to higher tax payments.

Q & A Highlights

Q: How has the Q1 trading been, considering the trends in Electronics and Lighting, and the workforce reduction? A: Bernard Schaferbarthold, CEO and CFO, stated that Electronics showed positive momentum, while Lighting experienced negative growth due to ramp-downs. Overall, Q1 sales were negative year-on-year, but operating income was within the guidance range, between the lower range and midpoint.

Q: Are there any implications for HELLA regarding potential disposals announced by the parent company? A: Bernard Schaferbarthold clarified that HELLA is not working on substantial portfolio changes. The focus remains on key products and strategic areas without questioning sizable business groups.

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Q: Can you provide insights on HELLA's position in China, particularly with local OEMs and product portfolio strengths? A: Bernard Schaferbarthold mentioned that 40% of sales are with Chinese OEMs, expected to increase. HELLA's Lighting and Electronics products, especially in HD and display technologies, are in high demand among Chinese OEMs.

Q: Has the volatility in customer call-offs improved, and how is the CO2 regulation in Europe affecting customer behavior? A: Bernard Schaferbarthold noted that volatility remains high, with some delays in Europe. However, there is no significant change in customer behavior due to CO2 regulations as they are not yet law.

Q: How is HELLA handling potential tariffs between Mexico and the US, and what is the exposure from Europe to the US? A: Bernard Schaferbarthold explained that HELLA is mostly USMCA compliant, minimizing tariff impacts. For Europe to the US, potential tariffs on materials like copper are not significant, and the impact on cars is uncertain.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus.

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10.03.25 13:46:45 Investing in HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) five years ago would have delivered you a 299% gain
The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don't use leverage) is 100% of your money. But on the bright side, if you buy shares in a high quality company at the right price, you can gain well over 100%. Long term HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE) shareholders would be well aware of this, since the stock is up 272% in five years.

Let's take a look at the underlying fundamentals over the longer term, and see if they've been consistent with shareholders returns.

View our latest analysis for HELLA GmbH KGaA

There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. One flawed but reasonable way to assess how sentiment around a company has changed is to compare the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price.

During five years of share price growth, HELLA GmbH KGaA actually saw its EPS drop 12% per year.

This means it's unlikely the market is judging the company based on earnings growth. Since the change in EPS doesn't seem to correlate with the change in share price, it's worth taking a look at other metrics.

The modest 0.8% dividend yield is unlikely to be propping up the share price. On the other hand, HELLA GmbH KGaA's revenue is growing nicely, at a compound rate of 5.9% over the last five years. In that case, the company may be sacrificing current earnings per share to drive growth.

The image below shows how earnings and revenue have tracked over time (if you click on the image you can see greater detail).XTRA:HLE Earnings and Revenue Growth March 10th 2025

This free interactive report on HELLA GmbH KGaA's balance sheet strength is a great place to start, if you want to investigate the stock further.

What About Dividends?

As well as measuring the share price return, investors should also consider the total shareholder return (TSR). Whereas the share price return only reflects the change in the share price, the TSR includes the value of dividends (assuming they were reinvested) and the benefit of any discounted capital raising or spin-off. It's fair to say that the TSR gives a more complete picture for stocks that pay a dividend. In the case of HELLA GmbH KGaA, it has a TSR of 299% for the last 5 years. That exceeds its share price return that we previously mentioned. This is largely a result of its dividend payments!

A Different Perspective

HELLA GmbH KGaA shareholders are up 14% for the year (even including dividends). Unfortunately this falls short of the market return. It's probably a good sign that the company has an even better long term track record, having provided shareholders with an annual TSR of 32% over five years. It's quite possible the business continues to execute with prowess, even as the share price gains are slowing. Is HELLA GmbH KGaA cheap compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.

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But note: HELLA GmbH KGaA may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this freelist of interesting companies with past earnings growth (and further growth forecast).

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on German exchanges.

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18.02.25 06:44:46 HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. One common approach is to try and find a company with returns on capital employed (ROCE) that are increasing, in conjunction with a growing amount of capital employed. This shows us that it's a compounding machine, able to continually reinvest its earnings back into the business and generate higher returns. With that in mind, we've noticed some promising trends at HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) so let's look a bit deeper.

What Is Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)?

For those that aren't sure what ROCE is, it measures the amount of pre-tax profits a company can generate from the capital employed in its business. The formula for this calculation on HELLA GmbH KGaA is:

Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)

0.12 = €552m ÷ (€7.3b - €2.6b) (Based on the trailing twelve months to September 2024).

Thus, HELLA GmbH KGaA has an ROCE of 12%. On its own, that's a standard return, however it's much better than the 8.8% generated by the Auto Components industry.

Check out our latest analysis for HELLA GmbH KGaA XTRA:HLE Return on Capital Employed February 18th 2025

Above you can see how the current ROCE for HELLA GmbH KGaA compares to its prior returns on capital, but there's only so much you can tell from the past. If you'd like to see what analysts are forecasting going forward, you should check out our free analyst report for HELLA GmbH KGaA .

What The Trend Of ROCE Can Tell Us

HELLA GmbH KGaA has not disappointed with their ROCE growth. More specifically, while the company has kept capital employed relatively flat over the last five years, the ROCE has climbed 23% in that same time. So it's likely that the business is now reaping the full benefits of its past investments, since the capital employed hasn't changed considerably. It's worth looking deeper into this though because while it's great that the business is more efficient, it might also mean that going forward the areas to invest internally for the organic growth are lacking.

The Bottom Line

In summary, we're delighted to see that HELLA GmbH KGaA has been able to increase efficiencies and earn higher rates of return on the same amount of capital. And a remarkable 145% total return over the last five years tells us that investors are expecting more good things to come in the future. So given the stock has proven it has promising trends, it's worth researching the company further to see if these trends are likely to persist.

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While HELLA GmbH KGaA looks impressive, no company is worth an infinite price. The intrinsic value infographic for HLE helps visualize whether it is currently trading for a fair price.

While HELLA GmbH KGaA isn't earning the highest return, check out this freelist of companies that are earning high returns on equity with solid balance sheets.

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19.12.24 06:49:11 Is HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE) Potentially Undervalued?
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE) saw its share price hover around a small range of €84.80 to €90.60 over the last few weeks. But is this actually reflective of the share value of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at HELLA GmbH KGaA’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

See our latest analysis for HELLA GmbH KGaA

What Is HELLA GmbH KGaA Worth?

HELLA GmbH KGaA is currently expensive based on our price multiple model, where we look at the company's price-to-earnings ratio in comparison to the industry average. We’ve used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there’s not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock’s ratio of 29.05x is currently well-above the industry average of 8.63x, meaning that it is trading at a more expensive price relative to its peers. But, is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since HELLA GmbH KGaA’s share price is quite volatile, this could mean it can sink lower (or rise even further) in the future, giving us another chance to invest. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

Can we expect growth from HELLA GmbH KGaA?XTRA:HLE Earnings and Revenue Growth December 19th 2024

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. With profit expected to grow by 35% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for HELLA GmbH KGaA. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? HLE’s optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading above industry price multiples. At this current price, shareholders may be asking a different question – should I sell? If you believe HLE should trade below its current price, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards the industry PE ratio can be profitable. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on HLE for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. The price has surpassed its industry peers, which means it is likely that there is no more upside from mispricing. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for HLE, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

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It can be quite valuable to consider what analysts expect for HELLA GmbH KGaA from their most recent forecasts. At Simply Wall St, we have the analysts estimates which you can view by clicking here.

If you are no longer interested in HELLA GmbH KGaA, you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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01.10.24 11:56:44 Pulling back 4.8% this week, HELLA GmbH KGaA's ETR:HLE) five-year decline in earnings may be coming into investors focus
When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose your money. But on a lighter note, a good company can see its share price rise well over 100%. For example, the HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE) share price has soared 112% in the last half decade. Most would be very happy with that. On the other hand, the stock price has retraced 4.8% in the last week.

While this past week has detracted from the company's five-year return, let's look at the recent trends of the underlying business and see if the gains have been in alignment.

See our latest analysis for HELLA GmbH KGaA

To quote Buffett, 'Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace...' By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time.

During five years of share price growth, HELLA GmbH KGaA actually saw its EPS drop 12% per year.

This means it's unlikely the market is judging the company based on earnings growth. Because earnings per share don't seem to match up with the share price, we'll take a look at other metrics instead.

The modest 0.8% dividend yield is unlikely to be propping up the share price. On the other hand, HELLA GmbH KGaA's revenue is growing nicely, at a compound rate of 4.8% over the last five years. It's quite possible that management are prioritizing revenue growth over EPS growth at the moment.

The company's revenue and earnings (over time) are depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers). earnings-and-revenue-growth

If you are thinking of buying or selling HELLA GmbH KGaA stock, you should check out this FREEdetailed report on its balance sheet.

What About Dividends?

When looking at investment returns, it is important to consider the difference between total shareholder return (TSR) and share price return. The TSR is a return calculation that accounts for the value of cash dividends (assuming that any dividend received was reinvested) and the calculated value of any discounted capital raisings and spin-offs. So for companies that pay a generous dividend, the TSR is often a lot higher than the share price return. As it happens, HELLA GmbH KGaA's TSR for the last 5 years was 127%, which exceeds the share price return mentioned earlier. And there's no prize for guessing that the dividend payments largely explain the divergence!

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A Different Perspective

It's nice to see that HELLA GmbH KGaA shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 26% over the last year. Of course, that includes the dividend. Since the one-year TSR is better than the five-year TSR (the latter coming in at 18% per year), it would seem that the stock's performance has improved in recent times. Someone with an optimistic perspective could view the recent improvement in TSR as indicating that the business itself is getting better with time. Before forming an opinion on HELLA GmbH KGaA you might want to consider these 3 valuation metrics.

We will like HELLA GmbH KGaA better if we see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this freelist of undervalued stocks (mostly small caps) with considerable, recent, insider buying.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on German exchanges.

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11.09.24 05:32:33 The Returns At HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) Aren't Growing
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'd want to identify a growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and then alongside that, an ever-increasing base of capital employed. Ultimately, this demonstrates that it's a business that is reinvesting profits at increasing rates of return. Having said that, from a first glance at HELLA GmbH KGaA (ETR:HLE) we aren't jumping out of our chairs at how returns are trending, but let's have a deeper look.

Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)

For those who don't know, ROCE is a measure of a company's yearly pre-tax profit (its return), relative to the capital employed in the business. The formula for this calculation on HELLA GmbH KGaA is:

Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)

0.089 = €424m ÷ (€7.5b - €2.7b) (Based on the trailing twelve months to June 2024).

So, HELLA GmbH KGaA has an ROCE of 8.9%. Even though it's in line with the industry average of 8.6%, it's still a low return by itself.

Check out our latest analysis for HELLA GmbH KGaA roce

In the above chart we have measured HELLA GmbH KGaA's prior ROCE against its prior performance, but the future is arguably more important. If you'd like, you can check out the forecasts from the analysts covering HELLA GmbH KGaA for free.

What The Trend Of ROCE Can Tell Us

There hasn't been much to report for HELLA GmbH KGaA's returns and its level of capital employed because both metrics have been steady for the past five years. It's not uncommon to see this when looking at a mature and stable business that isn't re-investing its earnings because it has likely passed that phase of the business cycle. So don't be surprised if HELLA GmbH KGaA doesn't end up being a multi-bagger in a few years time.

The Key Takeaway

In a nutshell, HELLA GmbH KGaA has been trudging along with the same returns from the same amount of capital over the last five years. Yet to long term shareholders the stock has gifted them an incredible 130% return in the last five years, so the market appears to be rosy about its future. Ultimately, if the underlying trends persist, we wouldn't hold our breath on it being a multi-bagger going forward.

If you're still interested in HELLA GmbH KGaA it's worth checking out our FREE intrinsic value approximation for HLE to see if it's trading at an attractive price in other respects.

While HELLA GmbH KGaA isn't earning the highest return, check out this freelist of companies that are earning high returns on equity with solid balance sheets.

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12.07.24 05:36:43 At €86.50, Is It Time To Put HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE) On Your Watch List?
Let's talk about the popular HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (ETR:HLE). The company's shares had a relatively subdued couple of weeks in terms of changes in share price, which continued to float around the range of €81.40 to €86.50. However, is this the true valuation level of the large-cap? Or is it currently undervalued, providing us with the opportunity to buy? Let’s take a look at HELLA GmbH KGaA’s outlook and value based on the most recent financial data to see if there are any catalysts for a price change.

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Is HELLA GmbH KGaA Still Cheap?

According to our valuation model, HELLA GmbH KGaA seems to be fairly priced at around 7.69% above our intrinsic value, which means if you buy HELLA GmbH KGaA today, you’d be paying a relatively reasonable price for it. And if you believe the company’s true value is €80.33, there’s only an insignificant downside when the price falls to its real value. Is there another opportunity to buy low in the future? Since HELLA GmbH KGaA’s share price is quite volatile, we could potentially see it sink lower (or rise higher) in the future, giving us another chance to buy. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

Can we expect growth from HELLA GmbH KGaA? earnings-and-revenue-growth

Future outlook is an important aspect when you’re looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. With profit expected to grow by 99% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for HELLA GmbH KGaA. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? It seems like the market has already priced in HLE’s positive outlook, with shares trading around its fair value. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the financial strength of the company. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at the stock? Will you have enough conviction to buy should the price fluctuates below the true value?

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on HLE, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around its fair value. However, the positive outlook is encouraging for the company, which means it’s worth diving deeper into other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop.

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With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for HELLA GmbH KGaA you should know about.

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