BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:BEKB - Euronext Brussels - BE0974258874 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, BEKB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BEKB was compared to 39 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While BEKB has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BEKB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally BEKB also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, BEKB could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BEKB had positive earnings in the past year.
BEKB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BEKB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BEKB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.74%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.58%, BEKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.58%, BEKB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.70%. This is above the industry average of 6.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.58% | ||
| ROIC | 8.58% |
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)5.81%
ROE(3y)11.83%
ROE(5y)13.07%
ROIC(3y)9.7%
ROIC(5y)9.75%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.04%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.28%, BEKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BEKB has a Gross Margin (16.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BEKB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.04% | ||
| GM | 16.64% |
OM growth 3Y-3.87%
OM growth 5Y9.21%
PM growth 3Y-10.25%
PM growth 5Y44.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.61%
GM growth 5Y4.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BEKB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BEKB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BEKB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BEKB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.73 indicates that BEKB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BEKB has a Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BEKB is 5.27, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BEKB, 5.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BEKB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.27. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
BEKB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BEKB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BEKB's Current ratio of 1.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BEKB (1.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BEKB have decreased by -3.28% in the last year.
BEKB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 44.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BEKB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.55% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BEKB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.28%
EPS 3Y-13.68%
EPS 5Y44.16%
EPS Q2Q%1.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.75%
Sales Q2Q%-5.59%
3.2 Future
BEKB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.92%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BEKB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.31.
89.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BEKB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BEKB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.64), we can say BEKB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40, the valuation of BEKB can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BEKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEKB is cheaper than 94.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.44, BEKB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BEKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BEKB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BEKB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BEKB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BEKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, which is a nice return.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.76.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BEKB grows each year by 20.79%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BEKB pays out 39.42% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
BEKB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.42%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EBR:BEKB (4/24/2025, 12:54:30 PM)
33.325
+0.18 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.81B
Analysts78.46
Price Target45.24 (35.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.79%
DP39.42%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY13.68%
EPS(NY)5.2
Fwd EY15.62%
FCF(TTM)2.8
FCFY8.41%
OCF(TTM)6.89
OCFY20.67%
SpS72.9
BVpS41.59
TBVpS36.82
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.58% | ||
| ROCE | 11.25% | ||
| ROIC | 8.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.64% | ||
| OM | 8.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.04% | ||
| GM | 16.64% | ||
| FCFM | 3.85% |
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)5.81%
ROE(3y)11.83%
ROE(5y)13.07%
ROIC(3y)9.7%
ROIC(5y)9.75%
ROICexc(3y)12.46%
ROICexc(5y)13.2%
ROICexgc(3y)13.83%
ROICexgc(5y)14.69%
ROCE(3y)12.72%
ROCE(5y)12.79%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.41%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.61%
OM growth 3Y-3.87%
OM growth 5Y9.21%
PM growth 3Y-10.25%
PM growth 5Y44.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.61%
GM growth 5Y4.9%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.05%
Profit Quality(3y)70.56%
Profit Quality(5y)112.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.28%
EPS 3Y-13.68%
EPS 5Y44.16%
EPS Q2Q%1.1%
EPS Next Y14.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.75%
Sales Q2Q%-5.59%
Revenue Next Year-8.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.09%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.1%
EBIT growth 5Y7.31%
EBIT Next Year59.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.96%
EBIT Next 5Y17.71%
FCF growth 1Y-33.77%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-18.07%
OCF growth 1Y-14.97%
OCF growth 3Y-0.93%
OCF growth 5Y-6.54%