BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BCO • US1096961040
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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.
- BCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCO has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BCO has a Return On Assets of 2.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCO outperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 71.91%, BCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCO outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCO is below the industry average of 9.78%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 3.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
- BCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BCO has a better Operating Margin (11.14%) than 73.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of BCO (25.81%) is worse than 62.50% 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.
- BCO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that BCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BCO has a Altman-Z score (1.59) which is in line with 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.
- BCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCO outperforms 58.75% of its industry peers.
- BCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 14.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BCO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (14.59) than 88.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 14.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- BCO has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.51, BCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BCO has a Quick ratio of 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: BCO outperforms 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.97% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.35% on average over the past years.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.36% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. BCO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.31, BCO is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. BCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.50, the valuation of BCO can be described as reasonable.
- BCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCO is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. BCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 83.75% 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 | 10.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- BCO has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.74
EPS Next 2Y16.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. BCO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, BCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BCO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.85.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.96, BCO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BCO grows each year by 10.75%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- BCO pays out 21.18% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
106.84
+1.32 (+1.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners99.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.05%
Ins Owner Change6.43%
Market Cap4.40B
Revenue(TTM)5.26B
Net Income(TTM)199.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target157.08 (47.02%)
Short Float %2.95%
Short Ratio2.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
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 | 13.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.88 | ||
| P/B | 15.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)8.03
EY7.52%
EPS(NY)9.29
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)10.6
FCFY9.92%
OCF(TTM)15.54
OCFY14.54%
SpS127.82
BVpS6.75
TBVpS-39.43
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number34.91
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
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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.