Sonae SGPS Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
Sonae SGPS has a total shareholder equity of €4.0B and total debt of €2.3B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 56.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €11.4B and €7.4B respectively. Sonae SGPS's EBIT is €502.4M making its interest coverage ratio 2.9. It has cash and short-term investments of €516.4M.
Key information
56.93%
Debt to equity ratio
€2.26b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 2.9x |
| Cash | €516.39m |
| Equity | €3.97b |
| Total liabilities | €7.41b |
| Total assets | €11.38b |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Feb 05
Does Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Here's Why Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 11
We Think Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Is Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
SON: Stable Fair Value And 2026 Dividend Will Support Measured Future Returns
Analysts have kept their price target for Sonae SGPS broadly stable around €1.90, reflecting only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their updated models. What's in the News Sonae SGPS announced an annual dividend of €0.0622 per share, scheduled to be paid on May 13, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 05
SON: Strong Q1 Execution And Lower Leverage Will Support Measured Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Sonae SGPS to €1.90 from €1.74, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Sonae SGPS reported Q1 2026 consolidated turnover growth of 7.1% year on year, with underlying EBITDA up 17% and an improved margin, according to the recent earnings call highlights (source: Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights, 21 May 2026).Analysis Article • May 24
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
As you might know, Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) recently reported its first-quarter numbers. Results were roughly in...
Narrative Update • May 20
SON: Fair Value Outlook Will Depend On Margins And Dividend Support
Analysts now set their price target for Sonae SGPS at €2.15, up from €2.12. This reflects updated assumptions that combine slightly higher revenue growth expectations with a more modest profit margin profile and a somewhat richer future P/E.Narrative Update • May 04
SON: Lower Discount Rate And Compressed Future P/E Will Constrain Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Sonae SGPS to reflect revised assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, resulting in a recalibrated view of fair value of around €1.74 per share. Valuation Changes Fair Value: €1.74 per share is unchanged, with the updated fair value estimate remaining closely aligned with the previous figure.Narrative Update • Apr 19
SON: Fair Value Outlook Will Rely On Margins And Modest P/E Shift
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sonae SGPS to €2.12, a minimal adjustment that reflects slightly updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin, while keeping the overall valuation view broadly unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at €2.12 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 05
SON: Fair Value View Will Depend On Lower P/E And Stable Margins
Analysts now set their price target fair value for Sonae SGPS at €2.12, up from €2.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a revised future P/E of 11.72x compared with the prior 30.83x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from €2.00 to €2.12, reflecting a modest uplift in the assessed share value.Narrative Update • Mar 18
SON: Richer P/E And Marginally Lower Discount Rate Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have revised their price target for Sonae SGPS to €1.74 from €1.59, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that point to a slightly lower discount rate in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised from €1.59 to €1.74, indicating a slightly higher central estimate for the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 04
SON: Higher Projected P/E Will Likely Limit Long-Term Return Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Sonae SGPS slightly, from €1.54 to €1.59, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the main drivers of the revision. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from €1.54 to €1.59, representing a small upward adjustment in the estimated share valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SON: Steady Fair Value View Will Rely On Stable Margins
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target on Sonae SGPS to €2.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes keep their fair value view broadly in line with prior estimates.Analysis Article • Feb 05
Does Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Narrative Update • Feb 04
SON: Stable Discount Rate And Margins Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have confirmed their price target on Sonae SGPS at €2.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins while keeping their fair value view steady in headline terms. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Fair value per share is unchanged at €2.00, so the headline valuation anchor remains steady.Narrative Update • Jan 20
SON: Stable Assumptions Around Discount Rate And Margins Will Support Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sonae SGPS slightly higher to €2.00, reflecting only modest tweaks to their models around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate held steady at €2.00 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation point.Narrative Update • Jan 06
SON: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Sonae SGPS from €1.80 to €2.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they consider better aligned with the company’s current profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from €1.80 to €2.00, representing a modest uplift in the assessed equity value per share.Narrative Update • Dec 15
SON: Improved Profitability And Lower Risk Will Support Stable Long-Term Prospects
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sonae SGPS from €1.47 to €1.54, citing slightly lower discount rates, improved expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, and a leaner future price to earnings multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly from €1.47 to approximately €1.54 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 01
SON: Improved Outlook Will Support Stable Long-Term Prospects Amid Modest Risks
Analysts have raised their price target for Sonae SGPS from €1.43 to €1.47, citing improved revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate as the key drivers for the positive revision. Valuation Changes The Fair Value estimate has risen slightly from €1.43 to €1.47.Analysis Article • Nov 11
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) Earnings Yet
When close to half the companies in Portugal have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 14x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON)?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Here's Why Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Is Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) Potentially Undervalued?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Jul 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Sonae SGPS is €1.18 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonae SGPS...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Key Insights Sonae SGPS' Annual General Meeting to take place on 30th of April CEO Maria Claudia de Azevedo's total...
New Narrative • Feb 17
Musti And Druni Acquisitions Will Expand Market Presence, But Integration Risks Persist
Sonae's acquisitions and strategic expansions in various sectors are set to boost revenue growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in European markets.Analysis Article • Feb 11
We Think Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jan 11
What Does Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) Share Price Indicate?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not have the largest market cap around , it maintained its current share...Analysis Article • Dec 08
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Sonae SGPS' (ELI:SON) Earnings Are
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s ( ELI:SON ) strong earnings didn't offer any...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Is Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 05
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.0564
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 16th of May to...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Solid Earnings Reflect Sonae SGPS' (ELI:SON) Strength As A Business
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Are Investors Undervaluing Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) By 48%?
Key Insights Sonae SGPS' estimated fair value is €1.86 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonae SGPS is...Analysis Article • Sep 22
What Does Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) Share Price Indicate?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON)?
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • May 05
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.0537
The board of Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) has announced that the dividend on 16th of May will be increased to €0.0537...Analysis Article • Apr 22
Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) CEO Will Probably Have Their Compensation Approved By Shareholders
Key Insights Sonae SGPS will host its Annual General Meeting on 28th of April Salary of €514.8k is part of CEO Maria...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: SON's short term assets (€2.5B) do not cover its short term liabilities (€3.1B).
Long Term Liabilities: SON's short term assets (€2.5B) do not cover its long term liabilities (€4.3B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: SON's net debt to equity ratio (43.9%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: SON's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 95.4% to 56.9% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: SON's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (48.2%).
Interest Coverage: SON's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.9x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/26 21:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jesús Gómez Dominguez | Banco Santander |
| Timothy Attenborough | Banco Santander |
| Matthew Clements | Barclays |