Stabilus S.A. (SIUAF) Stock Analysis & Winston Score

Stabilus S.A. is a German industrial company that makes gas springs, dampers, and electric motion control systems. These are the mechanical parts that help car trunks, hoods, and tailgates open and close smoothly — as well as similar components used in furniture, medical equipment, and industrial machinery. The company sells primarily to automotive manufacturers and industrial customers around the world.

Stabilus earns revenue by selling these components directly to manufacturers, meaning its income depends on production volumes at its customers' factories. The company operates globally, with manufacturing and sales across Europe, North America, and Asia, and generates roughly €1 billion in annual revenue. Its competitive position comes from long-standing relationships with major automakers and deep engineering expertise in motion control. The main risk is its heavy reliance on the automotive industry, which means a slowdown in vehicle production — or a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles, which require redesigned components — could meaningfully pressure sales.

Winston Score History

Share count broadly stable

0.0% over 4y

The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.

Diluted shares outstanding: 24.7M (2021) → 24.7M (2025)

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Quality

Gross Margin

27.5%

Modest — 27.5% gross margin

Operating Margin

7.9%

Modest — 7.9% operating margin

ROCE

1.7%

Weak — 1.7% return on capital

ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.

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Growth

Sales YoY

-9.0%

Shrinking sales (-9.0% YoY)

EPS YoY

-77.2%

Earnings shrinking (-77.2% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

EPS Consistency

0/8 quarters

Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Cash Flow

Cash Conversion

995%

Turns 995% of profit into real cash

FCF Margin

8.0%

Modest free cash flow (8.0%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

Debt / Equity

1.23

Elevated debt (1.23)

Interest Cover

1.62x

Dangerous — barely covers interest (1.6x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

32.8x

Pricey — P/E 32.8

P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.

P/E vs Forward

+24.4

GROWING

Earnings expected to grow meaningfully — cheaper on forward P/E (32.8 → 8.4)

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Dividends

Dividend Yield

2.20%

Moderate income — 2.20% yield

Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.

Dividend Growth

+23.2%

Dividend growing fast (23.2% YoY)

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