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FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLS.XCSE) Quality Score

FLS.XCSE
Quality39

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
80/100
20.5x

20–25x range, moderate premium

Cash Flow Multiple
0/100
-485.7x

Negative FCF, no valuation support

Revenue Growth
0/100
-9.4%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
Negative FCF

FCF negative, burning cash after capex

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
100/100
-4.2%

Shrinking >2%, active buybacks

Margin Trend
100/100
+12.0pp

Expanded 3+pp, strong improvement

Capital Structure
0/100
kr 1.98B

Positive debt with no FCF to service it

2022
kr 2.13B
kr 2.87B
2023
kr 1.35B
kr 1.92B
2024
kr 1.07B
kr 1.77B
2025
kr 594M
kr 2.57B
Return on Capital
60/100
11.4%

10–15%, respectable returns

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FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLS.XCSE) quality: score, margins and returns

FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLS.XCSE) scores 39/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 14.8% operating margins and 11.4% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLS.XCSE) a high-quality business?+

FLSmidth & Co. A/S scores 39 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 14.8% operating margin and a 11.4% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does FLSmidth & Co. A/S's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from FLS.XCSE's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where FLSmidth & Co. A/S scores well and where it falls behind.

What is FLSmidth & Co. A/S's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

FLSmidth & Co. A/S earns about 11.4% on its invested capital, which is solid. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to FLS.XCSE's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is FLSmidth & Co. A/S?+

FLSmidth & Co. A/S runs an operating margin of about 14.8% and a net margin of about 10.4%. Revenue has grown at roughly -4.5% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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Data sourced from company filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.

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