About Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME)
Fresenius Medical Care AG is a Medical Care Facilities company operating in the Healthcare sector.
FME trades on the German stock exchanges (XETRA/Frankfurt) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- €40.40
- Market Cap
- €10.75B
- 52-Week High
- €46.66
- 52-Week Low
- €34.57
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Care Facilities
€1,000 Invested in Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME)
How much would €1,000 invested in FME be worth today?
What would €1,000 invested in FME 1 year ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) in 2025 would be worth €902 as of November 2026, representing a -9.8% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in FME 3 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) in 2023 would be worth €1,420 as of November 2026, representing a +42.0% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in FME 5 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) in 2021 would be worth €814 as of November 2026, representing a -18.6% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in FME 10 years ago be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) in 2016 would be worth €680 as of November 2026, representing a -32.0% total return.
What would €1,000 invested in FME at IPO be worth today?
A €1,000 investment in Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) at IPO would be worth €3,479 as of November 2026, representing a +247.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 28+ years (339 months), Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) has averaged a monthly return of +0.73% with a median return of +0.87%. The stock had 188 positive months (55%) and 150 negative months (44%). The best month in FME's history was October 2002 with a +47.4% return, while the worst was September 2002 at -25.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.9%), and August the weakest (-2.2%).
FME's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2005 with a cumulative return of +44.8%, and the worst was 2022 at -53.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 28 years of trading history, Fresenius Medical Care AG (FME) has delivered an average annual return of +7.11% with a median return of +8.56%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.24%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (75%) and losses in 7 years (25%).
FME's best year was 2005 with a +52.95% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -45.19%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. FME achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +3.08% | €39.19 | €40.40 |
| 2025 | -5.10% | €41.30 | €39.19 |
| 2024 | +19.75% | €34.49 | €41.30 |
| 2023 | +27.41% | €27.07 | €34.49 |
| 2022 | -45.19% | €49.39 | €27.07 |
| 2021 | -14.52% | €57.78 | €49.39 |
| 2020 | +5.13% | €54.96 | €57.78 |
| 2019 | +18.41% | €46.41 | €54.96 |
| 2018 | -34.69% | €71.07 | €46.41 |
| 2017 | +10.35% | €64.41 | €71.07 |
| 2016 | +4.62% | €61.56 | €64.41 |
| 2015 | +26.92% | €48.50 | €61.56 |
| 2014 | +21.50% | €39.92 | €48.50 |
| 2013 | +0.31% | €39.80 | €39.92 |
| 2012 | +0.95% | €39.42 | €39.80 |
| 2011 | +23.03% | €32.04 | €39.42 |
| 2010 | +18.91% | €26.95 | €32.04 |
| 2009 | +13.13% | €23.82 | €26.95 |
| 2008 | -7.79% | €25.83 | €23.82 |
| 2007 | +10.38% | €23.40 | €25.83 |
| 2006 | +15.09% | €20.33 | €23.40 |
| 2005 | +52.95% | €13.29 | €20.33 |
| 2004 | +6.78% | €12.45 | €13.29 |
| 2003 | +46.17% | €8.52 | €12.45 |
| 2002 | -42.44% | €14.80 | €8.52 |
| 2001 | -19.35% | €18.35 | €14.80 |
| 2000 | +5.13% | €17.45 | €18.35 |
| 1999 | +38.24% | €12.63 | €17.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FME
What sector is FME in? ▼
FME operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Care Facilities industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has FME performed historically? ▼
Over 28 years of trading history, FME has posted gains in 21 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2005 with a +53.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in FME? ▼
You can invest in FME through any brokerage account that offers access to German exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold FME.
Last updated: 11/1/2026