Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA FMS
- Market cap
- $11.9B
- P/E
- 11.8×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.05 | 39.46 | 31.18 | 30.99 | 29.17 | 29.71 | 12.79 | 15.76 | 17.93 | 22.05 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 47.52 | 52.96 | 57.94 | 42.75 | 46.55 | 43.33 | 35.04 | 27.72 | 24.31 | 30.46 |
High Price
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| 109,319 | 114,000 | 112,658 | 120,659 | 125,364 | 122,909 | 1,235 | 1,358 | 1,384 | 1,488 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 17,911 | 20,101 | 19,542 | 19,574 | 20,400 | 20,845 | 20,438 | 21,055 | 20,923 | 22,207 |
Revenue
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| 32.27% | 33.76% | 31.15% | 30.87% | 31.01% | 28.82% | 27.38% | 25.32% | 24.60% | 25.62% |
Gross Margin
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| 2,232 | 2,270 | 3,232 | 2,061 | 2,212 | 1,860 | 1,285 | 1,118 | 1,144 | 1,711 |
EBT
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| 12.46% | 11.29% | 16.54% | 10.53% | 10.84% | 8.92% | 6.29% | 5.31% | 5.47% | 7.70% |
EBT Margin
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| 1,549 | 1,757 | 2,629 | 1,611 | 1,640 | 1,442 | 942 | 793 | 802 | 1,348 |
Net Income
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| 776 | 831 | 856 | 1,784 | 2,040 | 1,921 | 1,937 | 1,896 | 1,885 | 1,698 |
Depreciation
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| 29.29 | 32.78 | 31.87 | 32.33 | 34.69 | 35.58 | 34.85 | 35.88 | 35.66 | 38.13 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.03 | 2.36 | 3.80 | 2.22 | 2.26 | 1.96 | 1.21 | 0.92 | 0.98 | 1.90 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.50 | 4.04 | 3.97 | 4.75 | 8.22 | 5.03 | 3.89 | 4.85 | 4.40 | 5.21 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.66) | (1.55) | (1.93) | (2.06) | (2.01) | (1.68) | (1.24) | (1.23) | (1.26) | (1.75) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.84 | 2.49 | 2.04 | 2.69 | 6.21 | 3.35 | 2.66 | 3.62 | 3.14 | 3.46 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 18.74 | 19.96 | 24.85 | 24.47 | 23.95 | 28.23 | 27.75 | 27.35 | 29.08 | 27.75 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 611 | 613 | 613 | 605 | 588 | 586 | 586 | 587 | 587 | 582 |
Shares
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| 20.96 | 22.27 | 8.46 | 16.67 | 18.47 | 16.56 | 13.43 | 23.10 | 22.87 | 12.47 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.45 | 1.60 | 1.02 | 1.14 | 1.20 | 0.91 | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.62 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.26 | 2.62 | 1.30 | 1.51 | 1.74 | 1.15 | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.88 | 1.96 | 1.34 | 1.60 | 1.58 | 1.31 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.88 | 0.89 |
EV/Sales
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| 29.90 | 25.81 | 20.97 | 19.25 | 8.82 | 13.96 | 10.97 | 9.07 | 9.97 | 9.83 |
EV/FCF
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| 2,140 | 2,477 | 2,435 | 2,875 | 4,836 | 2,945 | 2,284 | 2,845 | 2,582 | 3,033 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (1,012) | (951) | (1,184) | (1,247) | (1,184) | (982) | (725) | (723) | (742) | (1,017) |
Capex
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| 1,128 | 1,527 | 1,251 | 1,628 | 3,652 | 1,963 | 1,559 | 2,122 | 1,841 | 2,017 |
FCF
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| 2,277 | 1,214 | 1,864 | 177 | 1,274 | 840 | 1,829 | 2,803 | 2,448 | 1,871 |
Working Cap'
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| 8,572 | 8,418 | 8,912 | 10,167 | 9,010 | 10,140 | 8,991 | 8,555 | 6,804 | 8,265 |
Total Debt
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| 7,824 | 7,313 | 6,378 | 9,038 | 7,775 | 8,387 | 7,649 | 6,772 | 5,058 | 5,950 |
Net Debt
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| 11,457 | 12,239 | 15,237 | 14,815 | 14,086 | 16,539 | 16,277 | 16,047 | 17,063 | 16,160 |
Sh' Equity
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| 4.75% | 5.35% | 8.05% | 3.96% | 3.64% | 2.98% | 1.81% | 1.45% | 1.59% | 3.10% |
ROA
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| 8.55% | 8.54% | 10.37% | 6.66% | 7.53% | 5.49% | 4.16% | 4.06% | 4.26% | 5.84% |
ROIC
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| 11.33% | 12.21% | 17.04% | 8.94% | 9.20% | 7.49% | 4.32% | 3.34% | 3.52% | 6.66% |
ROE
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Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) key facts
- Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) is a Medical Care Facilities company in the Healthcare sector, traded in the US as an ADR.
- Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was EUR 22.2 billion, up 6.13% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was EUR 1.3 billion, or EUR 1.90 per share (basic), a net margin of 4.98%.
- As of September 25, 2026, FMS traded at $22.69, a market capitalization of $11.9 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 11.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.5× sales.
- Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share, a yield of 2.67%.
- Return on equity was 6.66% and debt-to-equity 0.56.
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) Latest News
25 Sep
Fresenius Medical Care refines its China commercial strategy to emphasize a localized portfolio, greater reliance on locally developed innovations, and a focused go-to-market approach. The company plans to discontinue production and sale of the 4008A hemodialysis system in China and exit its PD business, while continuing to support existing obligations. Leadership was strengthened with Rex Liu as General Manager. The refreshed strategy focuses on in-center dialysis innovations and high-volume hemodiafiltration technologies, such as the 5008S CAREsystem and multiFiltratePRO, leveraging the company's China Design Center and local manufacturing footprint. These portfolio changes are expected to incur one-time costs of about €110 million, mainly impairment, scrappage, and termination costs, to be recognized as a special item in Q3 2026. The company says this will not materially affect Care Enablement's China revenue outlook. Localized portfolio shift with a €110 million one-time charge implies near-term profitability pressure but potential long-term growth in China.
7 Sep
FDA slams Fresenius over leaking dialysis bags, warns of potentially life-threatening risk. FDA warning on defective dialysis bags risks damaging Fresenius reputation, triggering regulatory scrutiny and hurting core product sales.
3 Sep
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is advancing the 5008X rollout, positioning the product as a potential catalyst for the company's next phase of growth amid ongoing operations in dialysis and related care. The 5008X rollout constitutes a significant product launch capable of altering company trajectory and investor sentiment.
27 Aug
Fresenius Medical Care published a multinational real-world evidence study linking high-volume hemodiafiltration to lower mortality risk than conventional hemodialysis. Positive study results on hemodiafiltration may modestly boost competitive positioning in dialysis care without immediate major financial or regulatory effects.
11 Aug
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Earnings call delivers core financial metrics and outlook that directly shape near-term valuation and strategy perception.
5 Aug
FMS Q2 earnings rose on care delivery, revenues missed estimates, margins expanded. Mixed quarterly results with earnings growth and revenue miss point to moderate short-term effects on performance and sentiment.
Fresenius Medical Care expands BEACON US to strengthen evidence for HVHDF. BEACON US expansion supports HVHDF positioning with moderate effects on dialysis strategy and market stance.
4 Aug
Fresenius Medical Care appoints new CEO, prompting questions on whether the stock remains undervalued at current levels. New CEO appointment may moderately influence strategy and short-term investor sentiment at Fresenius Medical Care.
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA discussed Q2 2026 financial results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings calls typically produce moderate effects on near-term stock sentiment and operational views.
Fresenius Medical Care reports strong profit growth in Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong profit growth in earnings results signals improved financial performance with moderate effects on market valuation.
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA held its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results and company outlook. Q2 earnings updates can moderately affect near-term stock sentiment and operational views but rarely shift long-term trajectory alone.
3 Aug
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA accelerated income growth to 23% in Q2 2026 while advancing its strategic agenda. Reported 23% income growth acceleration directly signals strong financial results likely to shift investor sentiment and company trajectory.
29 Jul
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA launches BEACON-US study to generate real-world evidence supporting high-volume hemodiafiltration for U.S. dialysis patients. BEACON-US study targets expanded adoption of high-volume hemodiafiltration among U.S. dialysis patients and may improve Fresenius competitive positioning.
23 Jul
Citi reports Hikma and Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA as best positioned from Trump's generic drug tariffs. Tariff positioning signals moderate competitive gains for Fresenius in generics market.
20 Jul
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA launches TherapyWise™ analytics platform for kidney replacement therapy. TherapyWise analytics launch adds product innovation in core kidney care segment with moderate expected influence on operations and positioning.
30 Jun
DaVita stock rises on improved kidney care delivery capabilities. Strengthening at key competitor DaVita may shift US dialysis market share and pressure Fresenius margins.
27 Jun
Fresenius Medical Care faces EU setback after TAVNEOS revocation recommendation. EU regulatory setback on TAVNEOS likely causes moderate negative impact on performance.
26 Jun
CHMP recommends revoking EU marketing authorisation for TAVNEOS (avacopan). Revocation recommendation for TAVNEOS directly reduces potential EU revenues for Fresenius via its Vifor stake.
25 Jun
Fresenius Medical Care shares decline after US proposes reduced dialysis reimbursement rates. Proposed lower US dialysis reimbursement rates directly threaten Fresenius Medical Care core revenue and margins.
10 Jun
Interwell Health achieves strong quality scores and shared savings in CMS Value-Based Kidney Care Model, supporting Fresenius Medical Care renal services operations. Positive CMS model results bolster FMS standing in value-based kidney care without altering overall trajectory.
8 Jun
Fresenius Medical Care's 5008X device targets expanded home dialysis adoption, potentially resetting demand patterns and strengthening the company's position in renal care markets. 5008X launch targets major demand reset in home dialysis and could materially shift FMS competitive trajectory.
5 Jun
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA launches kinexus digital platform for home dialysis care. Kinexus launch advances FMS home dialysis strategy with new digital capabilities that can drive adoption and revenue.
4 Jun
DaVita expands its kidney care offerings via additional dialysis services. DaVita expansion heightens competition in dialysis services and may pressure Fresenius market share.
3 Jun
Fresenius Medical Care launches kinexus worldwide, a unified digital platform to support home dialysis. Worldwide launch of kinexus digital platform strengthens Fresenius home dialysis offerings and competitive edge.
1 Jun
Fresenius (FMS) held its Q1 2026 earnings call covering financial results and outlook. Quarterly earnings provide updates on financial performance that can shift investor sentiment.
26 May
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA launches share buyback program totaling around EUR 1 billion executed in phases over 12 months. EUR 1 billion phased buyback constitutes major capital return initiative that supports share price and signals management confidence in valuation.
14 May
Fresenius Medical Care (ETR:FME) reported solid earnings conservatively accounted for. Solid earnings conservatively accounted for moderately boost financial performance and market sentiment.
7 May
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA reported earnings below analyst estimates. Analysts responded with updated forecasts. Earnings shortfall and revised analyst forecasts will moderately affect financial performance and market sentiment.
6 May
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA released Q1 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance, strategic updates, and guidance that can significantly sway investor sentiment and stock performance.
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (FMS) stock rose despite missing Q1 earnings and sales expectations, as margins expanded. Q1 earnings and sales misses were offset by margin expansion, leading to positive stock reaction with moderate influence on financial performance.