BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
43.46 EUR
-0.5 (-1.14%)
Taking everything into account, BC8 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BC8 was compared to 72 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
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BC8 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BC8 has a Return On Assets (5.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.97%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.22% 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
The Profit Margin of BC8 (3.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
BC8 has a Operating Margin of 4.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BC8 outperforms 40.28% of its industry peers.
BC8's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BC8's Gross Margin of 18.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 is outperformed by 84.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
| 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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BC8 is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BC8 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BC8 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.26, BC8 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.84) than 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
WACC12.69%
2.3 Liquidity
BC8 has a Current Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BC8 has a better Current ratio (1.68) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.58% on average over the past years.
BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.50%.
BC8 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.25% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BC8 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.42, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BC8.
BC8's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. BC8 is around the same levels.
BC8 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.45.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BC8 is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BC8 to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say BC8 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC8 is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 18.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.35
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, BC8 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.78, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BC8's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.46
-0.5 (-1.14%)
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 Cap5.48B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)215.25M
Analysts80
Price Target45.49 (4.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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 | 25.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.11 | ||
| P/B | 2.79 | ||
| P/tB | 6.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.87 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY4.89%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY7.63%
SpS50.42
BVpS15.57
TBVpS6.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.35
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
WACC12.69%
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.
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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 -5.21% 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%.