BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
43.7 EUR
-0.7 (-1.58%)
Overall BC8 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BC8 against 72 industry peers in the IT Services industry. BC8 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BC8 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BC8 had positive earnings in the past year.
BC8 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BC8 has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BC8 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BC8 has a Return On Assets (5.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC8 has a Return On Equity (10.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC8 has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BC8 outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC8 is significantly below the industry average of 27.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.25% | ||
| ROE | 10.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.29% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 3.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BC8 outperforms 51.39% of its industry peers.
BC8's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BC8's Operating Margin of 4.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 40.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BC8 (18.07%) is worse than 84.72% of its industry peers.
BC8's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.39% | ||
| GM | 18.07% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BC8 is destroying value.
BC8 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BC8 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BC8 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.26 indicates that BC8 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.26, BC8 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BC8 is 1.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BC8, only 1.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BC8 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.84. This is in the better half of the industry: BC8 outperforms 76.39% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BC8 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21. This is in the better half of the industry: BC8 outperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC12.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.68, BC8 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BC8 (1.39) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BC8 have decreased strongly by -14.07% in the last year.
BC8 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.58% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.50% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%2.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
3.2 Future
BC8 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.43% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.21%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.43%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, BC8 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BC8's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BC8's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BC8.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BC8.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.56. BC8 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BC8's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BC8 is more expensive than 68.06% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.37
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC8 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BC8's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.78.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BC8 is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
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
40.98% 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.
DP40.98%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
FRA:BC8 (12/1/2025, 5:29:43 PM)
43.7
-0.7 (-1.58%)
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 Cap5.51B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)215.25M
Analysts80
Price Target44.84 (2.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
DP40.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.27%
Max EPS beat(2)9.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.37%
Max EPS beat(4)9.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.08%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.94%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.75%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 6.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY5.45%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY7.59%
SpS50.42
BVpS15.57
TBVpS6.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.37
Graham Number24.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.25% | ||
| ROE | 10.97% | ||
| ROCE | 11.68% | ||
| ROIC | 8.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.62% | ||
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.39% | ||
| GM | 18.07% | ||
| FCFM | 4.72% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
F-Score5
WACC12.72%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)-14.07%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%2.27%
EPS Next Y-5.21%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.29%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year36.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.72%
EBIT Next 5Y11.53%
FCF growth 1Y-31.78%
FCF growth 3Y27.55%
FCF growth 5Y27.87%
OCF growth 1Y-22.28%
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.
What is the valuation status of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
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 -5.21% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.98%.