Suedzucker AG (DE:SZU)
XETRA:SZU
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SZU Stock Chart & Stats
€11.68
€0.04(0.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€11.68
€0.04(0.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€8.92 - €13.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.56K
Average Volume (3M)188.85K
Market Cap
€2.42B
Enterprise Value€4.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€386.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€2.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Jul 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.90
Shares Outstanding204,183,290
10 Day Avg. Volume234,684
30 Day Avg. Volume188,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio103.41
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€11.50Price Target Upside-1.54% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)€8.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business MixSüdzucker's multi-segment model (sugar, special ingredients, bioethanol, fruit, trading) provides durable revenue diversification. This structure reduces dependence on any single commodity cycle, allowing the firm to shift focus between commodity and higher‑margin activities and smooth earnings over medium-term cycles.
Positive Operating Cash FlowSustained positive operating cash flow of €462m in 2026, despite reported net losses, indicates underlying cash-generative operations. This cash conversion supports working capital, capex needs and debt servicing, preserving operational resilience and optionality through cyclical downturns over the coming months.
Proven Ability To Generate Strong Earnings In UpcyclesHistoric profitability (strong results in 2023–2024, including €589m net income in 2024) shows the business benefits materially from favourable commodity and demand conditions. Scale, integrated processing and customer contracts allow sizable earnings upside when market fundamentals recover, a durable structural advantage.
Bears Say
Sharp Recent Profitability DeclineThe swing from strong profit to a €362m loss and compressed EBIT to €32m signals persistent margin pressure and earnings-quality deterioration. This weak profitability reduces retained earnings, limits reinvestment capacity and raises execution risk if input cost or pricing mismatches persist over the medium term.
Weakened Balance Sheet ResilienceEquity erosion alongside rising debt reduces financial flexibility: higher leverage constrains capital allocation, increases refinancing and covenant risk, and limits the company's buffer against future shocks. A thinner capital base weakens capacity to fund strategic investments or absorb prolonged cyclical downturns.
Collapse In Free Cash FlowFCF fell sharply to €20m, indicating rising working capital demands or higher capex and leaving minimal surplus for debt reduction or strategic reinvestment. This materially reduces the firm's margin for error and increases dependence on operational recovery or external financing to restore balance-sheet strength.
Suedzucker News
SZU FAQ
What was Suedzucker AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Suedzucker AG lowest stock price was €8.92 and its highest was €13.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Suedzucker AG’s market cap?
Suedzucker AG’s market cap is €2.42B.
When is Suedzucker AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
Suedzucker AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Suedzucker AG’s earnings last quarter?
Suedzucker AG released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported -€1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -€1.52.
Is Suedzucker AG overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Suedzucker AG’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Suedzucker AG pay dividends?
Suedzucker AG pays a Annually dividend of €0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.23%. See more information on Suedzucker AG dividends here
What is Suedzucker AG’s EPS estimate?
Suedzucker AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Suedzucker AG have?
Suedzucker AG has 204,183,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Suedzucker AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Suedzucker AG reported an EPS of -€1.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.698%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Suedzucker AG?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:SZU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Suedzucker Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Suedzucker AG
Südzucker AG produces and sells sugar products in Germany and internationally. It operates through five segments: Sugar, Special Products, CropEnergies, Starch, and Fruit. The Sugar segment produces and sells sugar, sugar specialty products, glucose syrup, and animal feed to food industry, retailers, and agriculture markets, as well as offers by-products of sugar. The Special Products segment produces functional food ingredients, including dietary fibers, sugar substitutes, sugar, rice starches/flours, and functionalized wheat protein for food, animal feed, non-food, and pharmaceutical industries. This segment also offers frozen and chilled pizzas, pasta, baguette, and sauces and dressings; and portion packed foods and non-food products to hotels, caterers, food retailers, and restaurants. The CropEnergies segment produces fuel-grade ethanol, rectified spirits, protein-based food and animal feed, and liquid CO2 to oil companies and traders, industrial and pharmaceutical companies, food and animal feed producers, and beverage and cosmetics producers. The Starch segment offers starches, saccharification products, ethanol, and byproducts which includes animal feed and fertilizers to food, paper, textiles, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, petroleum, and animal feed industries. The Fruit segment produces fruit preparations for the dairy, ice cream, baked goods, and food service industries; and fruit juice concentrates, pure juices, fruit wines, natural aromas, and beverage bases for beverage industry. It is also involved in agricultural activities; and cultivation of wheat, sugar beet, corn, chicory, rapeseed, soybean, and other products. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. Südzucker AG is a subsidiary of Süddeutsche Zuckerrübenverwertungs-Genossenschaft eG.
SZU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€11.50
▼(-1.54% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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