BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
44.24 EUR
+0.56 (+1.28%)
Taking everything into account, BC8 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BC8 was compared to 68 industry peers in the IT Services industry. BC8 is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. BC8 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while 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.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.25%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.97%, BC8 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8 has a Return On Invested Capital (8.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC8 is in line with the industry average of 11.04%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BC8 (3.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC8's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.89%, BC8 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
BC8 has a Gross Margin of 18.07%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BC8 underperforms 80.88% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC8 is creating value.
BC8 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BC8 remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BC8 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.24 indicates that BC8 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BC8 has a Altman-Z score of 4.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. BC8 outperforms 83.82% of its industry peers.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.84) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that BC8 is not too dependend on debt financing.
BC8 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BC8 has a Current ratio of 1.68. This is in the better half of the industry: BC8 outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BC8's Quick ratio of 1.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 72.06% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.58% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.50% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BC8 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.43% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.43%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
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
BC8 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.87.
BC8's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. BC8 is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.86, BC8 is valued on the expensive side.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BC8 to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say BC8 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.12% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BC8, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BC8 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.41
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC8 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BC8 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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.
The dividend of BC8 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.98%
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
FRA:BC8 (1/2/2026, 2:47:21 PM)
44.24
+0.56 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.57B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)215.25M
Analysts80
Price Target45.8 (3.53%)
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)2.15%
PT rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.34 | ||
| P/B | 2.84 | ||
| P/tB | 6.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY5.38%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY7.5%
SpS50.42
BVpS15.57
TBVpS6.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.41
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 | 4.24 |
F-Score5
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.29%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year36.78%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BECHTLE AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BC8.DE.
What is the valuation status for BC8 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 valuation of BECHTLE AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is 25.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.84.
Can you provide the financial health for BC8 stock?
The financial health rating of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is 7 / 10.