BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG (BEZ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:BEZ • DE0005201602
3.6 EUR
-0.05 (-1.37%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BEZ. BEZ was compared to 28 industry peers in the Beverages industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BEZ have multiple concerns. BEZ has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BEZ has reported negative net income.
- BEZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BEZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years BEZ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -1.00%, BEZ is not doing good in the industry: 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- BEZ's Return On Equity of -2.74% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BEZ is outperformed by 92.86% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.18%, BEZ is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BEZ is below the industry average of 7.85%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.18%) for BEZ is above the 3 year average (5.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1% | ||
| ROE | -2.74% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
ROA(3y)0.37%
ROA(5y)0.91%
ROE(3y)1.11%
ROE(5y)2.69%
ROIC(3y)5.68%
ROIC(5y)5.02%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of BEZ (5.32%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- BEZ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BEZ has a Gross Margin (44.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BEZ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 44.18% |
OM growth 3Y3.18%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BEZ is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BEZ remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BEZ remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- BEZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that BEZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.36, BEZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BEZ is 27.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take BEZ, 27.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BEZ (27.86) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- BEZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- BEZ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) than 89.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- BEZ has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that BEZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BEZ has a worse Current ratio (1.16) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that BEZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BEZ has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BEZ underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BEZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -244.73%.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.00% in the past year.
- BEZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-244.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%120.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.68%
Sales Q2Q%-9.59%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BEZ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 158.80% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BEZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y611.11%
EPS Next 2Y233.33%
EPS Next 3Y158.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.15%
Revenue Next 5Y4.52%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BEZ. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69, the valuation of BEZ can be described as reasonable.
- BEZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BEZ is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BEZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.64), we can say BEZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BEZ is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BEZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.74 |
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.
- BEZ's earnings are expected to grow with 158.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y233.33%
EPS Next 3Y158.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BEZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.78, BEZ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BEZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BEZ decreases each year by -20.31%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- BEZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-82.51%
EPS Next 2Y233.33%
EPS Next 3Y158.8%
BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG / BEZ.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BEZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BEZ.DE.
What is the valuation status of BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG (BEZ.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG (BEZ.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BEZ stock?
BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG (BEZ.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of BERENTZEN-GRUPPE AG (BEZ.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -82.51%.