BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BFH • US0185811082
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This BFH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BFH Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BFH was profitable.
- BFH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BFH has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BFH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BFH has a Return On Assets of 2.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFH outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
- BFH's Return On Equity of 15.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFH outperforms 57.41% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.35%, BFH is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- BFH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.82%. This is below the industry average of 9.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 15.6% | ||
| ROIC | 5.35% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.23%
ROE(3y)16.42%
ROE(5y)19.5%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)5.08%
1.3 Margins
- BFH has a Profit Margin (11.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFH has grown nicely.
- BFH's Operating Margin of 34.16% is amongst the best of the industry. BFH outperforms 87.04% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFH has grown nicely.
- BFH has a better Gross Margin (92.84%) than 87.04% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BFH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.54% | ||
| GM | 92.84% |
OM growth 3Y22.68%
OM growth 5Y10.21%
PM growth 3Y30.78%
PM growth 5Y15.37%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
2. BFH Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BFH is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BFH has less shares outstanding
- BFH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BFH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that BFH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BFH has a better Altman-Z score (0.96) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- BFH has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.81. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BFH would need 8.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BFH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.81) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.48 is on the high side and indicates that BFH has dependencies on debt financing.
- BFH's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BFH is outperformed by 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC2.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BFH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BFH's Current ratio of 1.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFH outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- BFH has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that BFH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BFH has a Quick ratio (1.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. BFH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 65.05% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, BFH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.94% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.17% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.05%
EPS 3Y34.31%
EPS 5Y2.94%
EPS Q2Q%50.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.17%
Revenue growth 3Y1.27%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%4.95%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BFH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.92% on average per year.
- BFH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5Y-7.92%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y2.73%
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 decreasing.
- 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. BFH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.98, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BFH.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BFH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- BFH is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.24.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. BFH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BFH is valued cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BFH indicates a rather cheap valuation: BFH is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BFH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
5. BFH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BFH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- BFH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.11.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.08, BFH pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BFH decreases each year by -6.13%.
- BFH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BFH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 8.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BFH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of BFH has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP8.09%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
BFH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
85.34
+0.56 (+0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Industry Strength54.66
Industry Growth96.89
Earnings (Last)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-22 2026-07-22/bmo
Inst Owners112.35%
Inst Owner Change0.6%
Ins Owners1.35%
Ins Owner Change4.96%
Market Cap3.53B
Revenue(TTM)4.50B
Net Income(TTM)519.00M
Analysts70
Price Target95.41 (11.8%)
Short Float %8.5%
Short Ratio4.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.13%
DP8.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.23)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)153.36%
Min EPS beat(2)88.7%
Max EPS beat(2)218.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)96.06%
Min EPS beat(4)22.48%
Max EPS beat(4)218.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)45.07%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)115.58%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)81.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.29%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.66%
PT rev (1m)0.32%
PT rev (3m)5.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.61 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY14.33%
EPS(NY)11.78
Fwd EY13.8%
FCF(TTM)49.93
FCFY58.5%
OCF(TTM)50.51
OCFY59.18%
SpS108.57
BVpS80.32
TBVpS63.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.37
Graham Number148.671 (74.21%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.29% | ||
| ROE | 15.6% | ||
| ROCE | 17.56% | ||
| ROIC | 5.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.08% | ||
| OM | 34.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.54% | ||
| GM | 92.84% | ||
| FCFM | 45.99% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.23%
ROE(3y)16.42%
ROE(5y)19.5%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)5.08%
ROICexc(3y)7.1%
ROICexc(5y)6.13%
ROICexgc(3y)7.52%
ROICexgc(5y)6.47%
ROCE(3y)22.55%
ROCE(5y)17.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.18%
OM growth 3Y22.68%
OM growth 5Y10.21%
PM growth 3Y30.78%
PM growth 5Y15.37%
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 11.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 28.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 129.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 398.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
F-Score6
WACC2.77%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)37.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.24%
Profit Quality(3y)442.47%
Profit Quality(5y)461.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.05%
EPS 3Y34.31%
EPS 5Y2.94%
EPS Q2Q%50.36%
EPS Next Y-5.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5Y-7.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.17%
Revenue growth 3Y1.27%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%4.95%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.71%
Revenue Next 5Y2.73%
EBIT growth 1Y16.28%
EBIT growth 3Y24.24%
EBIT growth 5Y14%
EBIT Next Year-58.94%
EBIT Next 3Y-21.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y13.44%
FCF growth 3Y5.13%
FCF growth 5Y2.49%
OCF growth 1Y12.53%
OCF growth 3Y4.22%
OCF growth 5Y2.13%
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC / BFH Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BFH.
What is the valuation status of BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) stock?
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) is 6.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.06.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) is expected to decline by -5.82% in the next year.