What is Fuchs SE's (FPE3.DE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (82), Value (54), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Fuchs SE have an economic moat?

Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Fuchs SE a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Fuchs SE in?

Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Germany).

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FPE3.DE

STRONG BUYFLAG

Fuchs SE · Basic Materials · Germany · $6.0B · Avg Vol: $5M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

17.2x

ROE

15.7%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

3.1%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Fuchs SE is a high-quality, specialized lubricants manufacturer with an impressive ROIC (Q: 83) and strong niche pricing power. As global manufacturing localizes, demand for specialized industrial lubricants will rise, but near-term raw material input volatility warrants a cautious entry size.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Fuchs SE is a global developer, producer, and distributor of specialty lubricants and related functional fluids. Its competitive moat is built on intense customer integration, localized service, and a highly customized portfolio of over 10,000 unique chemical formulations. Fuchs is the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, commanding premium margins in specialized, high-performance industrial and automotive niches.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	CAGR
Revenue	3.3B	4.0B	4.1B	4.1B	7.1%
EPS	2.11	2.17	2.42	2.66	8.0%
Shares	139M	139M	139M	139M	0.0%
Debt	57M	208M	73M	130M	31.7%
Equity	2.0B	2.1B	2.1B	2.2B	2.7%
Op CF	196M	149M	631M	453M	32.1%
Inv CF	-125M	-80M	-95M	-215M	—
Fin CF	-153M	-100M	-465M	-265M	—

PRICE (1M)+5.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$45.84

RSI (14)

51.8

52W High

$55.68

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

21.7%93.8

ROE

15.7%85.1

GP/Assets

47.7%95.2

Op. Margin

13.3%72.8

FCF/Assets

12.8%91.8

Piotroski

—81.2

Int. Cover

36.7x83.6

D/E Ratio

0.06x73.8

Current Ratio

2.26x54.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

17.2x58.2

EV/EBITDA

9.4x42.7

P/FCF

13.2x59.5

P/B

2.5x40.3

P/S

1.5x52.8

Div Yield

3.1%73.7

Momentum

52W High %

82%68.9

RS 6M

2%60.7

SMA 50/200

1.02x43.7

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+14%23.4

Q Growth

16%44.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$6.0B

P/E (Forward)

15.1x

Gross Margin

34.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of FPE3.DE are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
FPE3.DE	Fuchs SE(you)	$6.0B	94	STRONG BUY
EVK.DE	Evonik Industries AG	$9.2B	95	STRONG BUY
BNR.DE	Brenntag SE	$9.5B	89	STRONG BUY
WCH.DE	Wacker Chemie AG	$5.8B	65	BUY
SY1.DE	Symrise AG	$12.9B	68	BUY
VBK.DE	Verbio SE	$2.8B	51	HOLD
ACT.DE	AlzChem Group AG	$2.2B	55	HOLD
LXS.DE	LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft	$1.7B	40	HOLD
NTG.DE	Nabaltec AG	$125M	80	STRONG BUY
KWS.DE	KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA	$2.8B	88	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 1.5% · P/E 28.8x · Gross margin 25.5%

Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) — Stock Score Summary

Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Fuchs SE is a high-quality, specialized lubricants manufacturer with an impressive ROIC (Q: 83) and strong niche pricing power. As global manufacturing localizes, demand for specialized industrial lubricants will rise, but near-term raw material input volatility warrants a cautious entry size.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$45.84
Market Cap	$6.0B
P/E (TTM)	17.24
P/E (Forward)	15.10
Price/Book	2.52
Return on Equity	15.7%
Return on Invested Capital	21.7%
Debt/Equity	6.42
Gross Margin	34.9%
Operating Margin	13.3%
Revenue Growth	1.1%
Dividend Yield	3.1%
Free Cash Flow	$455M

Fuchs SE operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Germany).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fuchs SE’s (FPE3.DE) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (54), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Fuchs SE have an economic moat?: Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Fuchs SE a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Fuchs SE in?: Fuchs SE (FPE3.DE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (Germany).