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Overall BCPC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BCPC against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BCPC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BCPC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, BCPC could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
BCPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BCPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BCPC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BCPC has a Return On Assets of 8.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
BCPC's Return On Equity of 11.50% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 80.25% of its industry peers.
BCPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 86.42% of its industry peers.
BCPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.80%. This is above the industry average of 6.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.80%) for BCPC is below the current ROIC(10.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.5% | ||
| ROIC | 10.44% |
ROA(3y)7.15%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)10.9%
ROE(5y)10.78%
ROIC(3y)8.8%
ROIC(5y)8.82%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.72%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
BCPC has a better Operating Margin (20.23%) than 86.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
BCPC's Gross Margin of 35.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCPC outperforms 71.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCPC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 35.82% |
OM growth 3Y6.43%
OM growth 5Y3.44%
PM growth 3Y3.85%
PM growth 5Y1.7%
GM growth 3Y5.02%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BCPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCPC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BCPC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCPC has an Altman-Z score of 10.35. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BCPC's Altman-Z score of 10.35 is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCPC is 0.96, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BCPC, only 0.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.96, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that BCPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCPC (0.12) is better than 91.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC8.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that BCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BCPC has a Current ratio of 2.72. This is in the better half of the industry: BCPC outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
BCPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCPC's Quick ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCPC outperforms 67.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.33% over the past year.
BCPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.33%
EPS 3Y7.05%
EPS 5Y6.55%
EPS Q2Q%19.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.51%
3.2 Future
BCPC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.22% yearly.
BCPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.68%
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 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.92, the valuation of BCPC can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.49% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
BCPC is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.27 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
BCPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCPC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BCPC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)4.72
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.57%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.16, BCPC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.02%!
BCPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BCPC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.02%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
BCPC pays out 18.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCPC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.95%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.92%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap4.99B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target204.68 (33.2%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.02%
DP18.95%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.39%
Max EPS beat(2)1.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.56%
Max EPS beat(4)1.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.7%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.39%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.53%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.88%
PT rev (1m)0.17%
PT rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.27 | ||
| P/S | 4.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.74 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 15.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.32 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)6.21
OCFY4.04%
SpS31.22
BVpS39.98
TBVpS9.67
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)4.72
Graham Number66.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.5% | ||
| ROCE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 10.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.99% | ||
| OM | 20.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 35.82% | ||
| FCFM | 15.94% |
ROA(3y)7.15%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)10.9%
ROE(5y)10.78%
ROIC(3y)8.8%
ROIC(5y)8.82%
ROICexc(3y)9.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.39%
ROICexgc(3y)30.05%
ROICexgc(5y)29.29%
ROCE(3y)11.26%
ROCE(5y)11.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.05%
OM growth 3Y6.43%
OM growth 5Y3.44%
PM growth 3Y3.85%
PM growth 5Y1.7%
GM growth 3Y5.02%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.35 |
F-Score8
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)80.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.53%
Profit Quality(3y)110.66%
Profit Quality(5y)119.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.33%
EPS 3Y7.05%
EPS 5Y6.55%
EPS Q2Q%19.47%
EPS Next Y19.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.51%
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.58%
EBIT growth 3Y12.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.9%
EBIT Next Year40.84%
EBIT Next 3Y15.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y37.88%
FCF growth 3Y5.93%
FCF growth 5Y8.77%
OCF growth 1Y27.59%
OCF growth 3Y4.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.89%
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BCPC.
What is the valuation status for BCPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BALCHEM CORP (BCPC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BCPC stock?
BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 30.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.84.
How sustainable is the dividend of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
The dividend rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.95%.