Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG/€HHFA
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About Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA) is a logistics company based in Hamburg, Germany. It operates in the maritime logistics sector, with a primary focus on port operations and intermodal logistics. HHLA manages container terminals and offers cargo handling services, linking seaports with inland destinations through its network of rail, road, and sea transport. Established in 1885, HHLA has a long-standing presence in the logistics industry and is headquartered in one of Europe’s major ports, giving it significant strategic importance in European trade. The company leverages its location and infrastructure to provide efficient supply chain solutions across Germany and Europe.
- Ticker
- €HHFA
- Sector
- Mobility
- Primary listing
- XETRA
- Employees
- 7,396
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Website
- hhla.de
HHFA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€1.6B
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-€0.18
0.33
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Price and volume
Market cap
€1.6B
Beta
0.33
52-week high
€23.30
52-week low
€20.80
Average daily volume
1.4K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.043
Quick ratio
0.816
Long term debt to equity
1.99
Total debt to equity
1.99
Interest coverage (TTM)
1.73%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
266.552
Gross margin (TTM)
23.44%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-0.76%
Operating margin (TTM)
7.35%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
95.99%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€240,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.31%
Return on equity (TTM)
0.35%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.903
Price to book
2.08
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.93
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-10.214
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-9.79%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.095
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.43%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-135.30%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.33%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.67%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-38.03%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-13.36%
Bulls say / Bears say
Group revenue rose 3% to €910.9 million in the first half of 2026 despite lower container volumes. Higher storage fees, price adjustments and a better revenue mix helped cushion the volume decline. (HHLA)
HHLA’s intermodal business showed resilience: first-half revenue grew 6.3% to €425.5 million while EBIT was nearly flat at €47.5 million, despite a small fall in transport volumes. This business provides a second earnings engine alongside terminal handling. (HHLA)
HHLA doubled the dedicated space for Airbus components at its Tollerort terminal, creating capacity to handle more shipments to China. The expansion supports a long-standing customer relationship and a specific route for future business growth. (HHLA)
HHLA cut its 2026 group EBIT forecast to €115–135 million from €150–170 million and now expects a significant decline in container throughput. The downgrade reflects strike disruption and a slower-than-expected automation ramp-up at Hamburg terminals. (HHLA)
First-half group EBIT fell to €51.3 million from €79.4 million, while Port Logistics reported an €8.3 million loss after minority interests. Higher personnel and energy costs, alongside disruption during terminal modernisation, show how quickly weaker operations can erode profits. (HHLA)
HHLA’s Hamburg terminals faced weaker cargo flows on key overseas routes and feeder services, with geopolitical tensions and shipping-alliance changes shifting trade patterns. Growth elsewhere only partly offset the shortfall, leaving the company exposed to customer and route changes beyond its control. (HHLA)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 23 Oct 2026.
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