151.57 USD
-1.78 (-1.16%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BCPC. BCPC was compared to 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BCPC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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.
In the past 5 years BCPC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.98%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC has a better Return On Equity (11.50%) than 80.25% of its industry peers.
BCPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.44%) than 86.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCPC is above the industry average of 6.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.44%) for BCPC is above the 3 year average (8.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
BCPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BCPC's Operating Margin of 20.23% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 86.42% of its industry peers.
BCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BCPC has a better Gross Margin (35.82%) than 71.60% of its industry peers.
BCPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
BCPC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCPC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BCPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCPC has an Altman-Z score of 10.32. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.32, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BCPC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.96) than 96.30% of its industry peers.
BCPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 | 10.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.68%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that BCPC should not have too much problems paying 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.55% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.55% in the past year.
BCPC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.18% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.68% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, BCPC is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.90, the valuation of BCPC can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.20% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.40), we can say BCPC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BCPC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 76.54% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.53
PEG (5Y)4.66
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, BCPC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.02%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
18.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCPC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BCPC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.95%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
NASDAQ:BCPC (12/5/2025, 2:07:37 PM)
151.57
-1.78 (-1.16%)
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 Cap4.91B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target204.68 (35.04%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio2.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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%
PT rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.9 | ||
| P/S | 4.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.35 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 15.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.24 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY3.29%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY4.11%
SpS31.29
BVpS40.07
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)4.66
Graham Number66.94
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 | 10.32 |
F-Score8
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 3 / 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 30.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.78.
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%.