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Fresenius Medical Care Corporation(FMS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$22.47
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FMS

10/30/2026: FMS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in renal dialysis services and medical technology, operating a critical network of clinics that treat patients with kidney failure. The company benefits from a strong, recurring revenue stream and deep vertical integration, which provides a competitive edge in product and service delivery. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the expansion of home-based dialysis, while its main risks include sensitivity to government reimbursement policy and rising labor costs. The stock may suit value-oriented or income-focused investors who prioritize stable demand, though investors should monitor the progress of its ongoing operational transformation and margin recovery efforts.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is a mature player in a slow-growth industry rather than a high-growth tech or biotech firm.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has faced sustained headwinds, lacking the upward trend typically favored by momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitShares have often traded at valuations that may appeal to investors looking for steady, established healthcare assets.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company historically provides a consistent dividend yield, supported by the recurring nature of dialysis demand.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business is essential, regulatory and reimbursement risks introduce volatility that may not suit the most conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumRegulatory news and reimbursement changes can cause short-term stock price fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation is tied to long-term reimbursement stability, which is outside the company's direct control.
Competition risk (Dialysis Services)Medium / highIntense competition for patient volume and labor limits pricing power.
Business qualityStrongThe company provides essential, life-sustaining services with high barriers to entry.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on maintaining sufficient free cash flow amidst operational restructuring.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully executing on transformation and cost-saving initiatives is critical for margin recovery.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -20.53%
Avg. Invested days 30
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FMS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FMS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+81.9%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.6%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+1.5%), soft profitability (net margin 5.0%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FMS's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $1.7B (8.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is FMS's strongest growth driver at +81.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+1.5%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+0.5%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 10.0% (soft) and 74.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (solid). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Pzena Investment Management, LLC 2.82%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.82%
Dodge & Cox 0.72%
Fiduciary Management, Inc. of Milwaukee 0.55%
Brandes Investment Partners & Co 0.36%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FMS generates approximately $256 of gross profit, $93 of operating income, and $86 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FMS has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.31B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.92
1Y Target Price 23.84
Price to earnings Ratio 11.92
1Y Target Price 23.84
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 19.24 - 26.42
Updated Date 10/30/2026
52 Weeks Range 19.24 - 26.42
Updated Date 10/30/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.77%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.94

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Health Care ServicesClinical dialysis treatment, laboratory services, and pharmacy services.Revenue comes from steady, recurring payments for life-sustaining patient treatments.
Health Care ProductsDialysis machines, dialyzers, and disposable equipment.Revenue is generated from the sale of medical hardware and consumables to clinics globally.
GeographyOperations spanning North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.The company is globally diversified, which spreads risk but exposes earnings to various healthcare policy regimes.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-03
When Before Market
Estimate 0.53
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.83%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.77%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.98%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.52%

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.92
Forward PE 8.94
Enterprise Value 22.62B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63
Enterprise Value 22.62B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.91
Shares Outstanding 532.22M
Shares Floating 397.12M
Shares Outstanding 532.22M
Shares Floating 397.12M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 9.96

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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