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Div yield
2,14 %
Op margin
16,5 %
ROE
7,6 %
Net margin
5,3 %
Debt / equity
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About

Grifols, S.A. is a global healthcare company that specializes in the production and distribution of plasma-derived pharmaceuticals, including immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors, primarily serving the medical research and pharmaceuticals industry.

Business. GRFS.O is a pharmaceutical company engaged in pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm operates within the Healthcare sector, specifically focusing on product sales within the Pharmaceuticals industry. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment breakdowns.

Classification99 %
SectorHealth Care
Industry groupDiversified Pharmaceuticals
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY8 analysts
4 buy3 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target11,73

Analyst recommendations

8 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy4
Hold3
Sell1
12-month price target
11,73
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
8 analysts · indicative
Ownership
Capital Research Global Investors
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
7,6 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    This is the first analysis for Grifols SA (GRFS.O), establishing a baseline with no prior data for delta computation. The most material development is a major holder change detected on June 21, 2026, where investor ID 587 significantly reduced their position. As of March 31, 2026, this investor’s holdings dropped from 8,746 shares to just 215 shares, a decrease in value from $0.07 million to $0.0017 million. Alongside this reduction, several new notable holders emerged in the same reporting period. Investor ID 475 added a substantial position of 22,924,990 shares, valued at $183.86 million, representing a 0.025% weight. Other new entrants include investor ID 499 with 3,156,653 shares ($25.32 million), investor ID 486 with 2,857,956 shares ($22.92 million), and investor ID 500 with 1,325,965 shares ($10.63 million). Additional notable additions were recorded for investor ID 510, who acquired 1,053,433 shares valued at $8.45 million. These changes collectively reshape the ownership landscape for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, highlighting a shift in institutional interest despite the exit of investor ID 587. Grifols SA currently has 20 top holders and is followed by 6 analysts, with membership in 1 index. The company also reports 1 officer. These ownership shifts provide the initial context for monitoring future capital flows and market sentiment toward the stock.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    GRFS.O is a pharmaceutical company engaged in pharmaceuticals and medical research. The firm operates within the Healthcare sector, specifically focusing on product sales within the Pharmaceuticals industry. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment breakdowns.

    Classification99 %
    SectorHealth Care
    Industry groupDiversified Pharmaceuticals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Grifols maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.83, indicating a relatively high leverage position compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 2.51, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited cash reserves. Free cash flow stands at 399 million EUR, which is a positive sign for operational efficiency, though the company's cash and equivalents are only 8 million EUR, indicating a potential liquidity constraint.

    In terms of profitability, Grifols reports a return on equity (ROE) of 7.63% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.04%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, suggesting that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.35 is significantly lower than the industry median, indicating that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings.

    Grifols' revenue is primarily concentrated in its core pharmaceuticals business, with no significant diversification across segments. The company's geographic exposure is not disclosed in the available data, but its operations are likely global given its classification and industry presence. The lack of segmental or geographic diversification could pose a concentration risk if demand in its primary markets declines.

    The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 12.20 EUR, which is 46.4% higher than the current market price of 8.33 EUR. This suggests a positive outlook, though the company's capital expenditure of -423 million EUR indicates a reduction in investment, which may limit future growth potential.

    Risk factors for Grifols include its high debt load and limited liquidity. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could constrain its ability to invest in growth or weather economic downturns. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential reported in the data. However, the company's reliance on debt financing could increase its financial risk in the event of rising interest rates.

    Recent events for Grifols include the publication of its latest financial results, which show a revenue of 7.524 billion EUR and a net income of 402 million EUR. Analysts have issued a mixed set of recommendations, with a mean recommendation of 2.50 (a "hold" rating), and a median price target of 12.20 EUR. These signals suggest a cautious but generally positive outlook for the company.

    This is the first analysis for Grifols SA (GRFS.O), establishing a baseline with no prior data for delta computation. The most material development is a major holder change detected on June 21, 2026, where investor ID 587 significantly reduced their position. As of March 31, 2026, this investor’s holdings dropped from 8,746 shares to just 215 shares, a decrease in value from $0.07 million to $0.0017 million. Alongside this reduction, several new notable holders emerged in the same reporting period. Investor ID 475 added a substantial position of 22,924,990 shares, valued at $183.86 million, representing a 0.025% weight. Other new entrants include investor ID 499 with 3,156,653 shares ($25.32 million), investor ID 486 with 2,857,956 shares ($22.92 million), and investor ID 500 with 1,325,965 shares ($10.63 million). Additional notable additions were recorded for investor ID 510, who acquired 1,053,433 shares valued at $8.45 million. These changes collectively reshape the ownership landscape for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, highlighting a shift in institutional interest despite the exit of investor ID 587. Grifols SA currently has 20 top holders and is followed by 6 analysts, with membership in 1 index. The company also reports 1 officer. These ownership shifts provide the initial context for monitoring future capital flows and market sentiment toward the stock.

    Key takeaways
    • Grifols has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.83, indicating a leveraged capital structure.
    • The company's ROE of 7.63% is below the industry median, suggesting lower profitability.
    • Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 12.20 EUR, implying a 46.4% upside from the current market price.
    • Grifols has limited liquidity, with only 8 million EUR in cash and equivalents.
    • The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment.
    • The risk of dilution is assessed as low, but the company's reliance on debt financing could increase financial risk.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $7,86
    Market cap
    $2.15B
    Enterprise value
    $11.78B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    11.2x
    P / B
    0.4x
    P / Tangible book
    0.4x
    Tangible book
    $5.27B
    Net cash
    -$9.63B
    Current ratio
    2.5
    Debt / equity
    1.8
    ROA
    2.0%
    ROE
    7.6%
    Cash conversion
    260.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -5.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    In Vitro Diagnostics
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03
    Plasma Derivatives
    low · business_description · 2026-07-03

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYHealthcareIndustryDiversified Pharmaceuticals1 042,4B node revenueMCK 38,7%COR 30,8%CAH 21,4%DB 3,4%REGN 1,4%BIIB 0,9%ZTS 0,9%GRFS 0,8%Other 1,7%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setGRFS 0,8% · rank #8 of 40

    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison7 peers · vs GRFS · multiples and returns
    MC
    MCK
    Mckesson Corp
    $827,14
    102,6B USD
    P/E
    21,2x
    vs self
    Div yield
    0,4 %
    vs self
    ROE
    -219,2 %
    vs self
    CO
    COR
    Cencora Inc
    $308,37
    60,2B USD
    P/E
    36,4x
    vs self
    Div yield
    0,8 %
    vs self
    ROE
    45,7 %
    vs self
    CA
    CAH
    Cardinal Health Inc
    $235,60
    57,0B USD
    P/E
    36,7x
    vs self
    Div yield
    0,9 %
    vs self
    ROE
    -55,9 %
    vs self
    DB
    DB
    DB.V
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    RE
    REGN
    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    $757,99
    81,0B USD
    P/E
    15,5x
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    14,2 %
    vs self
    BI
    BIIB
    BIOGEN INC.
    $201,74
    29,6B USD
    P/E
    21,3x
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    7,5 %
    vs self
    ZT
    ZTS
    Zoetis Inc
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self

    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 43 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,94
    Predicted surprise
    -0,08
    Beat probability
    43 %
    Analysts
    8
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio -0,04 · as of 2026-07-25 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,94
    Revenueno estimateno estimate7,7B EUR
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate1,5B EUR
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in EUR. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Corporate eventM&A horizon
    M&A probabilityconf 3 %
    Probability
    3 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-22 · 1,0× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution8 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy3
    Hold3
    Sell1
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$11,73 · Median $11,73
    Low $11,73High $11,73
    Operating income · consensus1,5B EUR
    EPS surprise
    −22,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −2,2 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$11,73
    Mean$11,73
    Median$11,73
    High$11,73
    Spot$7,86
    +49.2 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin16,5 %Above P75
    Net Margin5,3 %Above median
    ROE7,6 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-5,6 %Below median
    D/E1,83Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv2,60Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

    M&A probabilityconf —
    Probability
    3 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    Low
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-22 · 1,0× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Corporate actionsNo corporate-action source connected yet — splits, dividends and buyback events are not tracked for this company. Honest-dim (no data fabricated).

    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • GRFS.O Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Grifols SA Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • Capital Research Global InvestorsInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$184M
    • JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$26M
    • Arrowstreet Capital, Limited PartnershipInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$22M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$25M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$23M
    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$14M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • AQR Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Franklin Advisers, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Leadership

    • Nacho Abia BuenacheChief Executive Officer, Executive Director

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    6.3Mshares short+3.7% vs prior
    8.17days to cover
    64.0%short of daily vol
    5.2Kfails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)
    Index membership
    IBEX 35

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    GRFS.OCanonical
    NASDAQ · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob43 %Surprise-0,08M&A prob3 %Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-08-03 00:00 UTCTRANSCRIPTEarnings call — Q3 2026
    2026-08-03EVENTQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-27EVENTQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: ma_probability (180d)
    2026-06-27 03:14 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-27 03:14 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDER18 institutional position changes flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
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    2016-04-21 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2016-04 1 derivative
    2016-04-21 00:00 UTCINSIDER1 insider transaction — 2016-04 1 derivative
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