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Company Description

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.

Market Data

Last Price 10.87
Change Percentage 0.46%
Open 10.84
Previous Close 10.82
Market Cap ( Millions) 2219
Volume 142589
Year High 14.37
Year Low 10.02
M A 50 10.42
M A 200 11.7

Financial Ratios

FCF Yield 15.90%
Dividend Yield 8.28%
ROE 2.57%
Debt / Equity 0.00%
Net Debt / EBIDTA 0.00%
Price To Book 0.63
Price Earnings Ratio 25.76
Price To FCF 6.29
Price To sales 0.22
EV / EBITDA 4.09

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Expected Mid-Term Growth

Segment n°1 -> Sugar

Expected Growth : 4.5 %

What the company do ?

Südzucker AG's sugar is a high-quality, non-GMO, and eco-friendly sweetener sourced from European sugar beets, suitable for various industrial and consumer applications.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Growing demand for non-GMO and eco-friendly products, increasing adoption in industrial and consumer applications, and rising health consciousness drive the growth of Südzucker AG's sugar market.

Segment n°2 -> Special Products

Expected Growth : 4.5 %

What the company do ?

Südzucker AG's Special Products segment offers a range of sugar-based ingredients and functional ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Growing demand for natural ingredients, increasing focus on health and wellness, and rising adoption in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries drive growth in Südzucker AG's Special Products segment.

Segment n°3 -> Fruit

Expected Growth : 4.5 %

What the company do ?

Südzucker AG's Fruit segment produces and sells fruit-based products, including fruit preparations, fruit juices, and fruit purees, for the food industry and retail market.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Growing demand for natural and healthy food products, increasing popularity of fruit-based beverages, and expanding use of fruit preparations in bakery and dairy industries drive the growth of Südzucker AG's Fruit segment.

Segment n°4 -> CropEnergies

Expected Growth : 5.5 %

What the company do ?

CropEnergies, a subsidiary of Südzucker AG, is a leading European bioethanol producer, generating renewable energy from agricultural biomass.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Growing demand for renewable energy, increasing adoption of biofuels, and favorable government policies drive the growth of the bioethanol market, positioning CropEnergies as a leading European producer.

Segment n°5 -> Starch

Expected Growth : 4.5 %

What the company do ?

Starch from Südzucker AG is a plant-based ingredient derived from corn, wheat, or potatoes, used in food, paper, and textile industries.

Why we expect these perspectives ?

Growing demand for plant-based ingredients, increasing adoption in food, paper, and textile industries, and rising consumer preference for sustainable products drive the growth of starch from Südzucker AG.

Südzucker Ag Products

Product Range What is it ?
Sugar Südzucker AG is one of the largest sugar producers in Europe, offering a range of sugar products for food and beverage manufacturers, as well as for retail and industrial customers.
Bioethanol Südzucker AG produces bioethanol, a sustainable and renewable energy source, used as a biofuel for transportation and as a raw material for the chemical industry.
Animal Feed Südzucker AG offers a range of animal feed products, including molasses, beet pulp, and other by-products from sugar production, used as nutritious feed for livestock.
Specialty Sugars Südzucker AG produces a range of specialty sugars, including organic sugars, fair-trade sugars, and sugar specialties for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Molasses Südzucker AG produces molasses, a thick, dark liquid derived from sugar production, used as an ingredient in food, animal feed, and biofuels.

Südzucker AG's Porter Forces

The threat of substitutes for Südzucker AG is medium due to the availability of alternative sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, and stevia. However, sugar remains a widely used and cost-effective sweetener, limiting the impact of substitutes.

The bargaining power of customers is low due to the fragmented nature of the sugar market, with many small and medium-sized buyers. Additionally, Südzucker AG's strong brand recognition and wide distribution network reduce the bargaining power of customers.

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium due to the concentration of sugar beet suppliers in Europe. However, Südzucker AG's vertical integration and long-term contracts with suppliers mitigate the bargaining power of suppliers.

The threat of new entrants is low due to the high barriers to entry in the sugar industry, including significant capital investments and regulatory hurdles. Additionally, Südzucker AG's established brand and distribution network create a high barrier to entry for new competitors.

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the competitive nature of the sugar industry, with several large players competing for market share. Additionally, the industry is subject to fluctuations in sugar prices and demand, increasing the intensity of rivalry.

Capital Structure

Value
Debt Weight 49.63%
Debt Cost 5.72%
Equity Weight 50.37%
Equity Cost 5.72%
WACC 5.72%
Leverage 98.52%

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Company A-Score: 5.20Peer Group Average: 6.70Leader: 6.20

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