BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
44.4 EUR
+1.06 (+2.45%)
Overall BC8 gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BC8 against 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.
In the past year BC8 had a positive cash flow from operations.
BC8 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BC8 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (8.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC8 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.90%.
| 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.
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 has a Gross Margin of 18.07%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BC8 underperforms 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
BC8 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for BC8 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BC8 has an Altman-Z score of 4.26. This indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BC8 (4.26) is better than 90.28% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.84, BC8 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.39% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BC8 (0.21) is better than 73.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.68, BC8 is doing good in 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.
BC8 has a better Quick ratio (1.39) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BC8 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.07%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.58% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.50% 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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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
BC8 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.96.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BC8.
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 20.89 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BC8.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC8 is valued a bit more expensive than 68.06% of the companies 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 | 18.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.43
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.81, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 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
BC8 pays out 40.98% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.66%
FRA:BC8 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.4
+1.06 (+2.45%)
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 Cap5.59B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)215.25M
Analysts80
Price Target44.84 (0.99%)
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 | 25.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.85 | ||
| P/tB | 6.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY3.85%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY7.47%
SpS50.42
BVpS15.57
TBVpS6.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.43
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
WACC6.61%
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-5.21%
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 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 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.98%.