Sap Se Financials

SAPGF

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Dec 31, 2017 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows Sap Se (SAPGF) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

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Cash-generative software economics let SAP fund investment and shareholder outflows internally, even with a goodwill-heavy balance sheet.

Operating cash flow of $6.1B exceeded net income of $4.9B, and that cash more than covered the year’s $1.3B investing outflow. With $1.8B also paid in dividends, the business appears to convert accounting profit into usable cash rather than leaving it tied up inside the balance sheet.

Goodwill stands at $25.6B against total assets of $51.1B, so about half of the asset base reflects past acquisitions rather than operating assets you can readily monetize. Reported equity of $30.7B is still larger than total liabilities of $20.4B, but its quality is less tangible than the headline balance-sheet size suggests.

Liquidity looks workable but not cash-rich: the current ratio is 1.2x, and cash of $4.8B covers only part of $12.3B current liabilities. That means near-term obligations rely on the broader current asset base, including $7.1B of receivables, not on idle cash alone.

Financial Health Signals

Financial Profile 26/100

Based on FY2017 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Sap Se's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Leverage

Sap Se carries a low D/E ratio of 0.66, meaning only $0.66 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 88/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity

Sap Se's current ratio of 1.17 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 18/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.

Returns

Sap Se's ROE of 15.9% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 46/100.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed

1.24x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Sap Se generates $1.24 in operating cash flow ($6.1B OCF vs $4.9B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$28.2B

Sap Se generated $28.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2017.

EBITDA

N/A

Net Income

$4.9B

Sap Se reported $4.9B in net income in fiscal year 2017.

EPS (Diluted)

N/A

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

N/A

Cash & Debt

$4.8B

Sap Se held $4.8B in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2017.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

1.23B

Sap Se had 1.23B shares outstanding in fiscal year 2017.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

N/A

Operating Margin

N/A

Net Margin

17.3%

Sap Se's net profit margin was 17.3% in fiscal year 2017, showing the share of revenue converted to profit.

Return on Equity

15.9%

Sap Se's ROE was 15.9% in fiscal year 2017, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

N/A

Capital Expenditures

N/A

SAPGF Income Statement

Metric	FY17
Revenue	$28.2B
Cost of Revenue	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A
Operating Income	N/A
Interest Expense	$223.0M
Income Tax	$1.2B
Net Income	$4.9B
EPS (Diluted)	N/A

Metric	Q4'17
Revenue	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A
Operating Income	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A
Income Tax	N/A
Net Income	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A

SAPGF Balance Sheet

Metric	Q4'17
Total Assets	$51.1B
Current Assets	$14.3B
Cash & Equivalents	$4.8B
Inventory	N/A
Accounts Receivable	$7.1B
Goodwill	$25.6B
Total Liabilities	$20.4B
Current Liabilities	$12.3B
Long-Term Debt	N/A
Total Equity	$30.7B
Retained Earnings	$29.8B

SAPGF Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY17
Operating Cash Flow	$6.1B
Capital Expenditures	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	-$1.3B
Financing Cash Flow	-$4.1B
Dividends Paid	$1.8B
Share Buybacks	N/A

Metric	Q4'17
Operating Cash Flow	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A

SAPGF Financial Ratios

Metric	Q4'17
Gross Margin	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A
Net Margin	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A
Current Ratio	1.17
Debt-to-Equity	0.66
FCF Margin	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sap Se's annual revenue?

Sap Se (SAPGF) reported $28.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2017. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

Is Sap Se profitable?

Yes, Sap Se (SAPGF) reported a net income of $4.9B in fiscal year 2017, with a net profit margin of 17.3%.

What is Sap Se's net profit margin?

Sap Se (SAPGF) had a net profit margin of 17.3% in fiscal year 2017, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Sap Se's return on equity (ROE)?

Sap Se (SAPGF) has a return on equity of 15.9% for fiscal year 2017, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Sap Se's operating cash flow?

Sap Se (SAPGF) generated $6.1B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2017, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Sap Se's total assets?

Sap Se (SAPGF) had $51.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2017, including both current and long-term assets.

How many shares does Sap Se have outstanding?

Sap Se (SAPGF) had 1.23B shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2017.

What is Sap Se's current ratio?

Sap Se (SAPGF) had a current ratio of 1.17 as of fiscal year 2017, which is considered adequate.

What is Sap Se's debt-to-equity ratio?

Sap Se (SAPGF) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 as of fiscal year 2017, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Sap Se's return on assets (ROA)?

Sap Se (SAPGF) had a return on assets of 9.5% for fiscal year 2017, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Are Sap Se's earnings high quality?

Sap Se (SAPGF) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.24x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is Sap Se?

Sap Se (SAPGF) scores 26 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.