156.3 USD
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BCPC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BCPC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, BCPC is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings would make BCPC suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCPC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCPC has a better Return On Assets (8.98%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.50%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 85.71% 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 6.09%.
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 94.05% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.23%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCPC (35.82%) is better than 71.43% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCPC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCPC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.48 indicates that BCPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BCPC has a better Altman-Z score (10.48) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BCPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.96. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCPC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.96 is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
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 89.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC8.64%
2.3 Liquidity
BCPC has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BCPC has a better Current ratio (2.72) than 76.19% 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 67.86% 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.
Looking at the last year, BCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.55% in the last 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BCPC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.22% on average per year.
BCPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.35%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.36%
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 31.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCPC is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say BCPC is valued inline with the index average.
BCPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.73.
BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, BCPC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.38% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BCPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BCPC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.8
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.60%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, BCPC is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.60, BCPC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.02%!
BCPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
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%
156.3
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.44%
Market Cap5.06B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target204.68 (30.95%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio2.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.02%
DP18.95%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-Date
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.73 | ||
| P/S | 4.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 16.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.62 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY3.19%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY3.98%
SpS31.29
BVpS40.07
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.8
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 | 10.48 |
F-Score8
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Y19.35%
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 Year8.36%
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 Year41.62%
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 31.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.9.
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%.