BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
38.28 EUR
-0.1 (-0.26%)
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. BC8 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, BC8 is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BC8 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BC8 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BC8 has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BC8 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BC8's Return On Assets of 5.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Return On Equity of 11.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BC8 outperforms 51.39% of its industry peers.
BC8's Return On Invested Capital of 8.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC8 is in line with the industry average of 11.33%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (3.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BC8's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BC8 (4.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BC8 (18.01%) is worse than 79.17% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BC8 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BC8 remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BC8 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.06 indicates that BC8 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.06, BC8 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BC8 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.34) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BC8 (0.30) is better than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
BC8 has a Current Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.70, BC8 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8 has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BC8's Quick ratio of 1.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 72.22% 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.
Looking at the last year, BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.21% in the last year.
BC8 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.25% yearly.
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.
BC8 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.21%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.45%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y6.26%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.52, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BC8.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BC8.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. BC8 is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.01 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BC8.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.08. BC8 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BC8 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BC8 is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BC8.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BC8 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.97
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC8 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BC8's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.84.
BC8's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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
BC8 pays out 41.25% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
FRA:BC8 (11/21/2025, 2:00:29 PM)
38.28
-0.1 (-0.26%)
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 Cap4.82B
Revenue(TTM)6.28B
Net Income(TTM)213.83M
Analysts80
Price Target44.84 (17.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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)0.15%
PT rev (3m)2.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.53 | ||
| P/tB | 5.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY6.98%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY9.15%
SpS49.81
BVpS15.14
TBVpS7.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.97
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 | 4.06 |
F-Score4
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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-5.21%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y6.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.65%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year36.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.72%
EBIT Next 5Y12.47%
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.
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 6 / 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 41.25%.