Grifols, S.A.

NasdaqGS:GRFS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.3b

Grifols Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 1/6

Grifols has a total shareholder equity of €7.8B and total debt of €8.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 109.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €20.1B and €12.2B respectively. Grifols's EBIT is €1.4B making its interest coverage ratio 2.6. It has cash and short-term investments of €702.0M.

Key information

109.93%

Debt to equity ratio

€8.63b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio2.6x
Cash€702.00m
Equity€7.85b
Total liabilities€12.23b
Total assets€20.08b

Recent financial health updates

No updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 04

Grifols: Plasma Self-Sufficiency Is The Mispriced Catalyst

Summary Grifols is transitioning from a leveraged recovery story to a strategic plasma infrastructure leader with global scale and supply security advantages. GRFS trades at a significant valuation discount—forward P/E of 8.42x and price/cash flow of 4.76x—despite robust EBITDA, margin expansion, and improving free cash flow. Recent refinancing pushes major debt maturities to 2028; management guides for 2026 EBITDA margins of at least 25% and €500–€575 million free cash flow pre-dividends. Strategic U.S. Biopharma IPO, Egypt/Canada self-sufficiency, and immunoglobulin demand underpin the investment thesis; execution and leverage remain key risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 23

Grifols: A Market Setback Turns Into Buying Opportunity

Summary Grifols, a Spanish multinational specializing in plasma-derived therapies, is undervalued due to historical mismanagement but holds a strong market position with significant competitive advantages. New management has implemented an operational improvement plan, showing positive results in 2024, including record revenues, improved EBITDA margins, and increased free cash flow. Key risks include potential U.S. immigration policies affecting plasma supply and the emergence of recombinant protein substitutes, which could erode revenue by 2028. The business is poised for growth with a strategic plan targeting revenue growth, improved margins, and significant free cash flow generation, making it an attractive investment opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 27

Grifols: Looking At The Longer-Term 2025-2027 Upside After No Sale

Summary Grifols remains a strong long-term investment due to its leading position in the plasma industry and improving financial fundamentals, despite short-term volatility and lack of a dividend. The company's revenue and EBITDA growth, improved leverage ratio, and significant liquidity highlight its resilience and potential for future profitability. Grifols' valuation is attractive, with a potential upside to €20/share, driven by EPS growth and market expansion in plasma-derived products. I maintain a "BUY" rating for Grifols, expecting a significant return on investment over the next 1-4 years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 29

Grifols: More Attractive Than In A Very Long Time

Summary I don't divest unless the fundamental thesis changes; Grifols' buyout offer from Brookfield Asset Management is undervalued, so I maintain my "Buy" stance. Despite Brookfield's offer, I believe Grifols is worth more, as supported by recent 3Q24 results and the transaction committee's recommendation. The transaction committee advises against accepting the €10.5/share offer, aligning with my view that Grifols' real value is higher. This situation is instructive for valuation investors, demonstrating the importance of assessing a company's true worth beyond buyout offers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 03

Grifols: Here Is Why It's Still A 'Buy' Even If Price Goes Down

Summary Grifols, S.A. is undervalued and worth more than its current market valuation, making it a strong buy even without a potential Brookfield buyout. The company leads the global plasma market, with significant growth in immunoglobulin and albumin segments, and has a robust infrastructure and geographical reach. Despite facing competition and emerging technologies, Grifols' fundamentals are solid, with impressive 2024 earnings forecasts and improving margins and leverage. The lack of a dividend is a downside, but the potential for significant returns based on historical P/E ratios makes Grifols a speculative “Buy”. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 16

Grifols: Stay On The Sidelines

Summary Grifols leverage and governance concerns are primarily addressed. The company confirms discussions around a potential combined PE/family bid offer. Still, there is a high debt and negligible FCF generation to consider. We remain neutral. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 07

Grifols: Why To Watch From The Sidelines

Summary Grifols, a major player in global plasma extraction and processing, has experienced a significant 43% decline in stock price in 2024 following a bearish report from Gotham. KPMG and the Spanish regulator have offered a more favorable perspective based on Grifols’ 2023 results, suggesting that while the company’s structure warrants caution, it is not without value. For investors seeking value, the question is: Is there enough margin of safety? A closer examination reveals that Grifols is facing several challenges compared to its competitors, compounded by debt. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 05

Grifols: Q4 Was Positive, Still Too Many Question Marks

Summary Grifols faces new accusations from the hedge fund Gotham City. Gotham City questions loans and outgoing flows recorded in Grifols' financial report, as well as the role of Scranton Enterprises. Grifols disclosed a lack of FCF generation in 2024. We are neutral, given a soft outlook for the current year. On a positive note, Grifols confirmed the Shanghai RAAS equity stake divestment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 10

Grifols: I've Read The Short-Seller Report, And I Mostly Disagree

Summary Grifols' position in the pharma industry has dropped due to a short-seller report, causing its stock to decline. The report questions the accounting treatment of M&As and consolidation of entities in Grifols' filings. I believe that the allegations in the report are not significant enough to warrant a 20% drop in the company's stock and plans to wait for a reaction before adding more to their stake. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: GRFS's short term assets (€5.3B) exceed its short term liabilities (€2.1B).

Long Term Liabilities: GRFS's short term assets (€5.3B) do not cover its long term liabilities (€10.1B).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: GRFS's net debt to equity ratio (101%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: GRFS's debt to equity ratio has increased from 102.4% to 109.9% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: GRFS's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (11.8%).

Interest Coverage: GRFS's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.6x coverage).

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/10 11:52
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Grifols, S.A. is covered by 29 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullBanco de Sabadell. S.A.
Luis ArredondoBanco de Sabadell. S.A.
Jaime EscribanoBanco Santander