BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY)
US08265T2087 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BSY. BSY was compared to 277 industry peers in the Software industry. While BSY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BSY is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BSY was profitable.
In the past year BSY had a positive cash flow from operations.
BSY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BSY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.48%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 37.72%, BSY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.51%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BSY is below the industry average of 10.19%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) for BSY is above the 3 year average (8.07%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.48% | ||
| ROE | 37.72% | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)6.29%
ROA(5y)8.09%
ROE(3y)30.09%
ROE(5y)31.61%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)13.81%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BSY (28.09%) is better than 94.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BSY has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BSY (21.42%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
BSY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BSY (79.17%) is better than 79.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BSY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.09% | ||
| GM | 79.17% |
OM growth 3Y-2.76%
OM growth 5Y2.87%
PM growth 3Y19.06%
PM growth 5Y5.3%
GM growth 3Y-0.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BSY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BSY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BSY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BSY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BSY has an Altman-Z score of 4.62. This indicates that BSY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BSY has a better Altman-Z score (4.62) than 67.39% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BSY is 3.41, which is a good value as it means it would take BSY, 3.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.41, BSY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.49% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BSY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.53. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BSY underperforms 81.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC9.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BSY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.57, BSY is not doing good in the industry: 92.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that BSY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BSY (0.57) is worse than 92.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.12% over the past year.
BSY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.66% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BSY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BSY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.12%
EPS 3Y32.64%
EPS 5Y12.66%
EPS growth Q2Q24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10%
Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
Revenue growth 5Y12.17%
Revenue growth Q2Q7.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.14% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.17%
EPS Next 2Y12.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y13.14%
Revenue Next Year10.77%
Revenue Next 2Y10.68%
Revenue Next 3Y11.71%
Revenue Next 5Y11.83%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BSY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 58.21.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BSY is valued a bit cheaper than 60.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BSY to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.15), we can say BSY is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 49.07, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BSY.
BSY's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.20. BSY is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BSY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BSY is cheaper than 67.75% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BSY is cheaper than 67.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 53.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BSY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.21
PEG (5Y)4.6
EPS Next 2Y12.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, BSY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.75, BSY pays a better dividend. On top of this BSY pays more dividend than 90.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, BSY pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
5.2 History
BSY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BSY has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
17.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BSY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.44%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B
NASDAQ:BSY (5/17/2024, 7:00:02 PM)
After market: 55.135 -1.33 (-2.35%)56.46
+0.38 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
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Market Cap16.93B
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| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 58.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 49.07 | ||
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PEG (NY)5.21
PEG (5Y)4.6
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 10.48% | ||
| ROE | 37.72% | ||
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| OM | 21.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.09% | ||
| GM | 79.17% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.37
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)14.12%
EPS 3Y32.64%
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EPS Next Y11.17%
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Revenue growth 3Y15.3%
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