Dhl Group

Deutsche Post AG maintains a leveraged capital structure with total liabilities of €48.79 billion against total equity of €22.23 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14. The company holds €445 million in cash and equivalents, which is insufficient to cover its €25.45 billion in long-term debt, leading to a negative net cash position. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, supported by a current ratio of 0.98, indicating that current liabilities slightly exceed current assets. Operating cash flow stands at €9.12 billion, providing a buffer against debt obligations, while free cash flow is €3.65 billion after capital expenditures of €2.80 billion.

Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 15.87% and a return on assets of 4.97%. The company generated €82.86 billion in revenue, with a gross profit of €43.02 billion and operating income of €6.10 billion. Net income was €3.50 billion, yielding a net margin of approximately 4.2%. Valuation multiples include a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.99, a price-to-book ratio of 2.86, and an EV/EBITDA of 14.23. The EV/Revenue ratio is 1.07, suggesting a moderate valuation relative to sales scale.

Revenue concentration and segment details are not explicitly broken down in the provided data, but the company operates globally within the Marine Freight & Logistics industry. The primary activity is marine transportation, which drives the bulk of the €82.86 billion in revenue. Geographic exposure specifics are absent from the input, limiting detailed regional risk analysis.

Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the absence of historical period data in the input. The current revenue base of €82.86 billion serves as the baseline for future projections. Without multi-year historical data, year-over-year growth rates cannot be calculated from the provided snapshot.

Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt from cash holdings. The company’s reliance on debt financing, evidenced by the 1.14 debt-to-equity ratio, exposes it to interest rate fluctuations and refinancing risks.

Recent events include analyst estimates with a mean price target of €54.14 and a median target of €54.00, compared to the current market price of €56.72. The mean recommendation is 2.43, with 5 strong buys, 5 buys, and 11 holds, indicating a neutral-to-positive sentiment among analysts. The high price target is €63.00, and the low is €44.00.

There are no material changes to report for DHL Group (Deutsche Post AG) in this cross-section synthesis. The analysis of 17 fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, indicates no material change versus prior analysis. Watcher signals are empty, and cross-source signals show negligible activity, with only a single dispatch recorded on July 7, 2026, and zero dispatches on all other days between June 24 and July 14, 2026. No sentiment data is available for these periods. The company profile shows DHL Group has two index memberships, but there are no reported officers, analysts, or top holders in the current dataset. Given the absence of new material developments, analyst activity, or significant news flow, there is no new information to assess regarding the company's strategic or financial trajectory. Investors should refer to existing reports for the latest context.

Free cash flow surged 14.7% year-over-year to EUR 3.65 billion in fiscal 2026, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities.

Net income grew 5.1% year-over-year to EUR 3.5 billion in fiscal 2026, showing resilience despite flat revenue trends.

Cash conversion ratio of 2.58 outperforms the cohort median of 1.65, highlighting effective translation of earnings into cash.

Gross profit expanded to EUR 43.02 billion in fiscal 2026, maintaining robust top-line margins despite revenue stagnation.

Long-term debt increased to EUR 25.45 billion in fiscal 2026, reflecting a rising leverage burden over the four-year period.

Revenue contracted 1.6% year-over-year to EUR 82.86 billion in fiscal 2026, highlighting weak top-line growth momentum.

The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk, posing potential financial stability concerns for investors.

Revenue €20.42B, −1,9% YoY; Operating income +8,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €20.42B, −1,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +8,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +3,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +4,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.0%

Revenue €22.09B, −2,7% YoY; Operating income −1,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €22.09B, −2,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income −1,3% YoY
• ▍Net income −3,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +2,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.8%

Revenue €20.13B, −2,2% YoY; Operating income +7,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €20.13B, −2,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income +7,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +12,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +10,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.2%

Revenue €19.82B, −3,9% YoY; Operating income +5,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €19.82B, −3,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +5,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +9,5% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +6,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.1%

Revenue €20.81B; Operating income €1.37B.

• ▍Revenue €20.81B
• ▍Operating income €1.37B
• ▍Net margin 3.8%

Revenue €22.70B; Operating income €1.85B.

• ▍Revenue €22.70B
• ▍Operating income €1.85B
• ▍Net margin 4.8%

Revenue €20.59B; Operating income €1.37B.

• ▍Revenue €20.59B
• ▍Operating income €1.37B
• ▍Net margin 3.6%

Revenue €20.64B; Operating income €1.35B.

• ▍Revenue €20.64B
• ▍Operating income €1.35B
• ▍Net margin 3.6%

Revenue €82.86B, −1,6% YoY; Operating income +3,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €82.86B, −1,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +3,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +5,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +14,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.2%

Revenue €84.19B, +3,0% YoY; Operating income −7,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €84.19B, +3,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income −7,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −9,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +13,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.0%

Revenue €81.76B, −13,4% YoY; Operating income −24,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €81.76B, −13,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income −24,8% YoY
• ▍Net income −31,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −25,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.5%

Revenue €94.44B, +15,5% YoY; Operating income +5,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €94.44B, +15,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income +5,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +6,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −1,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.7%