FCF regularly engages in comprehensive research on the public German small- / midcap market segment based on publicly available data. The findings are published quarterly in the
FCF VALUATION MONITOR
- Automotive Supply
- Communications Services
- Construction Products / Services
- Consumer Products / Services
- Hightech / Advanced Machinery
- Industrial / Business Services
- Industrial Machinery
- Industrial Materials
- Industrial Products
- Internet Products / Services
- IT Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Pharma & Healthcare
- Renewable Products / Services
- Software
- Technology
- Transportation & Logistics
- Automotive Supply
- Communications Services
- Construction Products / Services
- Consumer Products / Services
- Hightech / Advanced Machinery
- Industrial / Business Services
- Industrial Machinery
- Industrial Materials
- Industrial Products
- Internet Products / Services
- IT Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Pharma & Healthcare
- Renewable Products / Services
- Software
- Technology
- Transportation & Logistics
Market Fundamentals: Development of market indices and sector indices
Market Valuation: Development of valuation multiples (EV/EBITDA, EV/EBIT, P/E)
Sector Comparisons: Analysis and comparison of sectors across key financial metrics (Sales- & EBITDA growth rates, Margins, Leverage, Valuation)
- All four major German indices have recovered from the market volatility in November 2020, following new lockdown measures, availability of vaccines and the loosening of lockdown restrictions across Europe in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
- The SDAX outperformed its German peers, gaining +29.0% over the last 12 months
- In the last 12 months, positive share price performances are seen across all industries with gains ranging from +28.8% (Softare sector) to +69.2% (Hightech / Advanced Machinery)
- Based on 2020 and 2021 EBITDA-multiples, the Hightech / Advanced Machinery, Software and Internet Products / Services peer groups show the highest valuations at 31.9x, 24.8x and 21.7x in 2020 and 20.8x, 21.3x and 18.7x in 2021, respectively. Meanwhile, in 2020 and 2021, the Communications Services, Transportation & Logistics and Media & Entertainment peer groups show the lowest valuations at 9.1x, 9.5x and 9.7x in 2020 and 7.2x, 13.6x and 8.2x, respectively
SMALLCAP / MIDCAP RESEARCH SERIES
The FCF SmallCap / MidCap research reports are periodically updated and cover eight specific sectors as well as certain general capital market developments. Based on the data of publicly listed European corporates, the respective sector and market are individually analyzed. Our systematic analyses include information to, amongst others:
Sector Research
Automotive Supplier Market Study
Research on the automotive supplier sector based on available data from European automotive suppliers.
European Chemicals Market Study
Research on the chemicals sector based on available data from European chemical companies.
Forestry, Paper and Packaging Market Study Research on the forestry, paper and packaging sector based on available data from European forestry, paper and packaging companies.
Industrial Machinery Market StudyResearch on the industrial machinery sector based on available data from European industrial machinery companies.
Metals & Materials Market Study
Research on the metals & materials sector based on available data from European metals & materials producers.
Logistics & Transportation Market StudyResearch on the logistics and transport sector based on publicly available data from European logistics and transportation providers.
European Infrastructure & Construction Market StudyResearch on the logistics and transport sector based on publicly available data from European logistics and transportation providers.
European Pharmaceutical Market Study
Research on the pharma sector based on available data from European pharma companies.
TMT Market StudyResearch on the TMT sector based on available data from European TMT companies.
Market Research
Bank Monitor
Analysis of the historic and current spreads of credit default swaps for banks most active in the German corporate lending market.
IPO Market MonitorProviding relevant valuation metrics (e.g. ratios, multiples), general information and performance data of European IPOs that have been issued within the last six months.
Valuation MonitorThe FCF Valuation Monitor is a comprehensive quarterly valuation analysis (e.g. ratios and multiples) for the German small / midcap market segment of selected industry sectors.
Credit MonitorComprehensive analysis of the interest rate environment and loan market for corporates in Germany.
NEWS & PRESS
FCF European Infrastructure & Construction Market Study 2021 – published
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF European Infrastructure & Construction Market Study – 2021”. Based on available data from European infrastructure and construction companies, the FCF Infrastructure & Construction
FCF Bank Monitor – Q3 2021 published
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Bank Monitor – Q3 2021”. FCF regularly engages in research on the banking sector based on available data from the most active and
FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study – 2021 published
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study – 2021”. Based on available data from European pharmaceutical providers, the FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study is a detailed and comprehensive
FCF European Forestry, Paper and Packaging Market Study – 2021 published
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Forestry, Paper & Packaging Market Study – 2021”. FCF regularly engages in research on the forestry, paper and packaging sector based on available
FCF Credit Monitor – Q3 2021 published
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Credit Monitor – Q3 2021”. The FCF Credit Monitor is a standardized report / analysis of the Euro issued bond market and provides
