BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
34.26 EUR
-0.22 (-0.64%)
BC8 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BC8 has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. BC8 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BC8 was profitable.
In the past year BC8 had a positive cash flow from operations.
BC8 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BC8 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.29%, BC8 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8 has a Return On Equity of 11.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BC8 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BC8 outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC8 is significantly below the industry average of 21.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.29% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% |
ROA(3y)6.7%
ROA(5y)6.98%
ROE(3y)14.8%
ROE(5y)15.62%
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)11.98%
1.3 Margins
BC8's Profit Margin of 3.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 52.86% of its industry peers.
BC8's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BC8 has a Operating Margin (4.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BC8's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 18.01%, BC8 is not doing good in the industry: 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BC8's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.41% | ||
| GM | 18.01% |
OM growth 3Y0.2%
OM growth 5Y6.64%
PM growth 3Y-3.72%
PM growth 5Y4.18%
GM growth 3Y1.35%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC8 is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BC8 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BC8 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for BC8 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.92 indicates that BC8 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BC8 has a Altman-Z score of 3.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. BC8 outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BC8 would need 2.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BC8 (2.34) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that BC8 is not too dependend on debt financing.
BC8 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.70, BC8 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BC8 (1.42) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BC8 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.27%.
Measured over the past 5 years, BC8 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.58% on average per year.
BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.21%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BC8 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.03%
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.45%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.15 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BC8.
BC8's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.67. BC8 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.17 indicates a correct valuation of BC8.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.86, BC8 is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC8 is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.66
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%, BC8 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.86, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BC8 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BC8 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.00%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
41.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BC8. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BC8's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP41.25%
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
FRA:BC8 (11/7/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
34.26
-0.22 (-0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.32B
Revenue(TTM)6.28B
Net Income(TTM)213.83M
Analysts82.11
Price Target44.84 (30.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
DP41.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.37%
Max EPS beat(2)9.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.76%
Max EPS beat(4)9.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.48%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.49%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.48%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.73%
PT rev (1m)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 4.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY7.8%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY10.22%
SpS49.81
BVpS15.14
TBVpS7.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.66
Graham Number24.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.29% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROCE | 11.8% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.12% | ||
| OM | 4.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.41% | ||
| GM | 18.01% | ||
| FCFM | 5.36% |
ROA(3y)6.7%
ROA(5y)6.98%
ROE(3y)14.8%
ROE(5y)15.62%
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)11.98%
ROICexc(3y)15.84%
ROICexc(5y)15.71%
ROICexgc(3y)29.63%
ROICexgc(5y)28.23%
ROCE(3y)16.94%
ROCE(5y)16.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.28%
OM growth 3Y0.2%
OM growth 5Y6.64%
PM growth 3Y-3.72%
PM growth 5Y4.18%
GM growth 3Y1.35%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 157.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.92 |
F-Score4
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)72%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.35%
Profit Quality(3y)113.31%
Profit Quality(5y)113.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
EPS Next Y-5.03%
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.65%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year36.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.72%
EBIT Next 5Y12.14%
FCF growth 1Y15.41%
FCF growth 3Y27.55%
FCF growth 5Y27.87%
OCF growth 1Y14.88%
OCF growth 3Y25.19%
OCF growth 5Y24.58%
BECHTLE AG / BC8.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BC8.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is expected to decline by -5.03% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 41.25%.