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AU · rank #15 · 2026-10-23

SRT3

XETRA · EUR · $20.71B (USD)

SignalBuy1.7strength 1.7 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.105
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.02
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
4
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $273.63
+0.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+19.95%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.21
Gross margin TTM+45.7%
52w high$282.20
Market cap (USD)$20.71B

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Summary

Sartorius is a global life sciences partner providing single-use bioprocessing equipment, bioreactors, filtration systems, and laboratory instruments to biopharmaceutical manufacturers.

Rationale

The analyst upside signal is supported by recent Q3 revenue and EBITDA beats above consensus, positive 30-day EPS revisions with 70% analyst agreement, and an upgraded full-year outlook for Lab Products & Services.

Material risks

  • 1Platform competition and supply chain localization from Danaher (Cytiva), Thermo Fisher, and Merck KGaA could erode single-use bioprocessing share and qualification-related customer switching costs.
  • 2Elevated leverage at 3.33x net debt/EBITDA increases sensitivity to potential biopharma capex slowdowns or U.S. tariff-related revenue offsets up to €40 million.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed