BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BCO • US1096961040
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107.52 USD
+0.77 (+0.72%)
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107.37 USD
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This BCO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BCO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BCO was profitable.
- In the past year BCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCO has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BCO (2.72%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 71.91%, BCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.79%, BCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.25%. This is below the industry average of 9.47%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.25%) for BCO is below the current ROIC(6.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.72% | ||
| ROE | 71.91% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% |
ROA(3y)2.17%
ROA(5y)2.22%
ROE(3y)60.69%
ROE(5y)61.15%
ROIC(3y)6.25%
ROIC(5y)5.83%
1.3 Margins
- BCO has a better Profit Margin (3.80%) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.14%, BCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BCO has a Gross Margin of 25.81%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCO underperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
- BCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.8% | ||
| GM | 25.81% |
OM growth 3Y8.4%
OM growth 5Y10.27%
PM growth 3Y0.3%
PM growth 5Y54.33%
GM growth 3Y2.93%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
2. BCO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCO is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BCO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- BCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that BCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BCO's Altman-Z score of 1.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
- BCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCO would need 9.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.66, BCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 14.59 is on the high side and indicates that BCO has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 14.59, BCO is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 14.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BCO (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that BCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BCO has a better Quick ratio (1.51) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. BCO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.74%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, BCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.87% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.97% in the last year.
- BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.74%
EPS 3Y10.95%
EPS 5Y17.87%
EPS Q2Q%19.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.97%
Revenue growth 3Y5.07%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.08%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BCO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.39.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCO is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. BCO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.58, the valuation of BCO can be described as very reasonable.
- 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- BCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCO is valued cheaper than 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 86.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BCO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of BCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BCO's earnings are expected to grow with 17.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. BCO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.92%, BCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BCO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.87.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.75%!
- BCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BCO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.75%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years29
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- BCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
BCO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
107.52
+0.77 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Industry Strength19.88
Industry Growth70.19
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners99.44%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners1.05%
Ins Owner Change6.43%
Market Cap4.43B
Revenue(TTM)5.26B
Net Income(TTM)199.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target157.08 (46.09%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio3.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.75%
DP21.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years29
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.255)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)1.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(4)36.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.28%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.17%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.02%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.4%
PT rev (1m)5.48%
PT rev (3m)19.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.92 | ||
| P/B | 15.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
EPS(TTM)8.03
EY7.47%
EPS(NY)9.29
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)10.6
FCFY9.86%
OCF(TTM)15.54
OCFY14.45%
SpS127.82
BVpS6.75
TBVpS-39.43
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number34.914 (-67.53%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.72% | ||
| ROE | 71.91% | ||
| ROCE | 11.4% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.8% | ||
| OM | 11.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.8% | ||
| GM | 25.81% | ||
| FCFM | 8.29% |
ROA(3y)2.17%
ROA(5y)2.22%
ROE(3y)60.69%
ROE(5y)61.15%
ROIC(3y)6.25%
ROIC(5y)5.83%
ROICexc(3y)8.76%
ROICexc(5y)7.82%
ROICexgc(3y)18.66%
ROICexgc(5y)16.77%
ROCE(3y)10.41%
ROCE(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.2%
OM growth 3Y8.4%
OM growth 5Y10.27%
PM growth 3Y0.3%
PM growth 5Y54.33%
GM growth 3Y2.93%
GM growth 5Y3.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 14.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 218.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
F-Score7
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)73.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.1%
Profit Quality(3y)304.41%
Profit Quality(5y)276.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.74%
EPS 3Y10.95%
EPS 5Y17.87%
EPS Q2Q%19.81%
EPS Next Y15.67%
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.97%
Revenue growth 3Y5.07%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.08%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.89%
EBIT growth 3Y13.9%
EBIT growth 5Y18.37%
EBIT Next Year49.54%
EBIT Next 3Y19.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y114.45%
FCF growth 3Y13.65%
FCF growth 5Y16.98%
OCF growth 1Y50.12%
OCF growth 3Y10.04%
OCF growth 5Y15.02%
BRINK'S CO/THE / BCO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BRINK'S CO/THE?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BCO.
What is the valuation status for BCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BRINK'S CO/THE?
BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
The financial health rating of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BCO stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is expected to grow by 15.67% in the next year.