BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BCO - US1096961040 - Common Stock
112.44 USD
-0.16 (-0.14%)
Overall BCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BCO against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BCO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BCO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCO had positive earnings in the past year.
BCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BCO has always 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 (2.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCO (63.35%) is better than 98.78% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.75%, BCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCO is below the industry average of 10.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for BCO is above the 3 year average (7.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.45% | ||
| ROE | 63.35% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% |
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)49.44%
ROE(5y)49.26%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BCO (3.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
BCO's Operating Margin of 9.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
BCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BCO has a Gross Margin of 25.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BCO underperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.31% | ||
| GM | 25.36% |
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y9.07%
PM growth 5Y32.79%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCO is destroying value.
BCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCO has a Altman-Z score (1.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCO is 9.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCO, 9.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCO (9.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 14.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 14.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCO underperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 14.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BCO (1.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BCO has a Quick ratio (1.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.01% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.06% on average per year.
BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.07%.
BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.01%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%37.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%6.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
BCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.78%
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.78.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCO is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, BCO is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.00 indicates a correct valuation of BCO.
BCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCO is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. BCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCO is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
85.37% 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 | 11.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of BCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCO's earnings are expected to grow with 20.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, BCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.61, BCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BCO grows each year by 9.81%, which is quite nice.
BCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
5.3 Sustainability
24.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.81%
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
NYSE:BCO (11/26/2025, 2:34:46 PM)
112.44
-0.16 (-0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.8%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-1.52%
Market Cap4.68B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)170.10M
Analysts82.86
Price Target131.58 (17.02%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.81%
DP24.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)22.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(4)36.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.37%
PT rev (1m)0.39%
PT rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.37 | ||
| P/B | 17.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
EPS(TTM)7.61
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)10.03
FCFY8.92%
OCF(TTM)15.26
OCFY13.57%
SpS123.53
BVpS6.45
TBVpS-39.5
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number33.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.45% | ||
| ROE | 63.35% | ||
| ROCE | 10.25% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.07% | ||
| OM | 9.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.31% | ||
| GM | 25.36% | ||
| FCFM | 8.12% |
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)49.44%
ROE(5y)49.26%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
ROICexc(3y)9.65%
ROICexc(5y)8.62%
ROICexgc(3y)20.73%
ROICexgc(5y)18.55%
ROCE(3y)9.42%
ROCE(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.02%
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y9.07%
PM growth 5Y32.79%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 14.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 245.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)74.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.97%
Profit Quality(3y)289.66%
Profit Quality(5y)481.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.01%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%37.75%
EPS Next Y17.78%
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%6.04%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5%
EBIT growth 1Y0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y8.6%
EBIT growth 5Y11.43%
EBIT Next Year54.62%
EBIT Next 3Y22.2%
EBIT Next 5Y18.65%
FCF growth 1Y7.6%
FCF growth 3Y-13.1%
FCF growth 5Y-0.03%
OCF growth 1Y11.06%
OCF growth 3Y-3.77%
OCF growth 5Y2.94%
BRINK'S CO/THE / BCO FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BCO.
What is the valuation status of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is expected to grow by 17.78% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
The dividend rating of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.81%.