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BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:68V - US05722G1004 - Common Stock

43.37 EUR
+0.55 (+1.3%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 68V. 68V was compared to 35 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. 68V scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 68V is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

68V had positive earnings in the past year.
68V had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: 68V reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years 68V always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
68V.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF68V.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5B

1.2 Ratios

68V has a Return On Assets of 7.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: 68V outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.22%, 68V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
68V has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.38%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 68V is in line with the industry average of 10.38%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.38%) for 68V is above the 3 year average (9.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 17.22%
ROIC 11.38%
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)-3.1%
ROE(3y)8.7%
ROE(5y)-6.02%
ROIC(3y)9.18%
ROIC(5y)6.97%
68V.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC68V.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

68V has a Profit Margin of 11.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: 68V outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 68V has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 12.99%, 68V perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
68V's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.58%, 68V is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
68V's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.99%
PM (TTM) 11.04%
GM 22.58%
OM growth 3Y17.25%
OM growth 5Y13.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y81.94%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y2.69%
68V.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins68V.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 68V is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 68V has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 68V has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
68V has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
68V.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding68V.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
68V.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets68V.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

68V has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. This is not the best score and indicates that 68V is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.44, 68V is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
68V has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.79. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 68V would need 2.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
68V's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 68V outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
68V has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 68V (0.34) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.79
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC8.91%
68V.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF68V.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

68V has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that 68V is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
68V has a Current ratio of 1.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 68V outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
68V has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that 68V is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
68V's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 68V is outperformed by 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1
68V.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites68V.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

68V shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.05%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.35% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
68V shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.13%.
Measured over the past years, 68V shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.05%
EPS 3Y55.53%
EPS 5Y23.35%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y10.72%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-3.21%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.64% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
EPS Next 5Y7.64%
Revenue Next Year-1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y1.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y1.9%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
68V.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates68V.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
68V.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates68V.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.27, 68V is valued on the expensive side.
68V's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 68V is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. 68V is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
68V is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.99.
68V's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 68V is more expensive than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.82. 68V is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.27
Fwd PE 18.99
68V.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings68V.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 68V is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 68V, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.17
EV/EBITDA 10.67
68V.DE Per share data68V.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 68V does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of 68V may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.96
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, 68V has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.40, 68V has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 68V has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%

5.2 History

The dividend of 68V has a limited annual growth rate of 4.36%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.36%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
68V.DE Yearly Dividends per share68V.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

28.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 68V. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
68V's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.64%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
68V.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend68V.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B -6B -8B
68V.DE Dividend Payout.68V.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.68V.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BAKER HUGHES CO

FRA:68V (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

43.37

+0.55 (+1.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/amc
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Inst Owners101.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap42.76B
Revenue(TTM)27.61B
Net Income(TTM)3.05B
Analysts80.77
Price Target44.06 (1.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.36%
DP28.64%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.02%
Min EPS beat(2)5.87%
Max EPS beat(2)12.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.46%
Min EPS beat(4)5.87%
Max EPS beat(4)12.17%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.86%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)7.77%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.04%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.14%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.22%
PT rev (1m)0.25%
PT rev (3m)5.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.27
Fwd PE 18.99
P/S 1.82
P/FCF 23.17
P/OCF 14.67
P/B 2.84
P/tB 6.29
EV/EBITDA 10.67
EPS(TTM)2.14
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)2.96
OCFY6.81%
SpS23.87
BVpS15.3
TBVpS6.9
PEG (NY)6.96
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.87%
ROE 17.22%
ROCE 13.68%
ROIC 11.38%
ROICexc 13.66%
ROICexgc 24.6%
OM 12.99%
PM (TTM) 11.04%
GM 22.58%
FCFM 7.84%
ROA(3y)3.76%
ROA(5y)-3.1%
ROE(3y)8.7%
ROE(5y)-6.02%
ROIC(3y)9.18%
ROIC(5y)6.97%
ROICexc(3y)10.94%
ROICexc(5y)8.33%
ROICexgc(3y)21.7%
ROICexgc(5y)16.3%
ROCE(3y)11.03%
ROCE(5y)8.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y31.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.59%
OM growth 3Y17.25%
OM growth 5Y13.35%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y81.94%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y2.69%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 2.79
Debt/EBITDA 1.26
Cap/Depr 109.14%
Cap/Sales 4.54%
Interest Coverage 12.12
Cash Conversion 72.19%
Profit Quality 71.03%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 2.44
F-Score8
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)106.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.05%
EPS 3Y55.53%
EPS 5Y23.35%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y2.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.35%
EPS Next 3Y9.28%
EPS Next 5Y7.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.13%
Revenue growth 3Y10.72%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-3.21%
Revenue Next Year-1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y1.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y1.9%
EBIT growth 1Y18.07%
EBIT growth 3Y29.82%
EBIT growth 5Y16.91%
EBIT Next Year37.37%
EBIT Next 3Y18.92%
EBIT Next 5Y11.6%
FCF growth 1Y24.93%
FCF growth 3Y10.61%
FCF growth 5Y18.31%
OCF growth 1Y21.46%
OCF growth 3Y11.96%
OCF growth 5Y9.4%

BAKER HUGHES CO / 68V.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 68V.DE.


What is the valuation status of BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BAKER HUGHES CO?

BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) is 20.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.84.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 68V stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BAKER HUGHES CO (68V.DE) is expected to grow by 2.91% in the next year.