Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median


XSWX:FRE Fresenius SE & Co KGaA XSWX:FRE
71 GF Score
Price CHF36.15
GF Value CHF33.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA Profitability Rank?

Fresenius SE KGaA XSWX:FRE 71 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF33.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Fresenius SE KGaA has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Fresenius SE KGaA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.33%. As of today, Fresenius SE KGaA's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Fresenius SE KGaA Profitability Rank Related Terms


XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Fresenius SE KGaA Profitability Rank vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Fresenius SE KGaA Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Fresenius SE KGaA has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Fresenius SE KGaA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=547.014 / 5295.389
=10.33 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Fresenius SE KGaA has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Fresenius SE & Co KGaA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.50, compared to a current price of CHF36.15 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF36.15 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.50. GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF33.50 vs. price of CHF36.15 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
71GF Score

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