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
- BFH had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BFH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BFH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years BFH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BFH (2.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BFH's Return On Equity of 15.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFH outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BFH (5.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BFH is below the industry average of 9.87%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 11.54%, BFH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFH has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 34.16%, BFH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- BFH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 92.84%, BFH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BFH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BFH has less shares outstanding
- BFH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BFH has an Altman-Z score of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that BFH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of BFH (0.95) is better than 62.96% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BFH (8.81) is better than 62.96% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.48, BFH is doing worse than 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC2.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BFH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BFH (1.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. BFH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BFH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.75%, which is quite impressive.
- BFH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.94% yearly.
- BFH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.14%.
- Measured over the past years, BFH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.75%
EPS 3Y34.31%
EPS 5Y2.94%
EPS Q2Q%728.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.14%
Revenue growth 3Y1.27%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%5.29%
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.36%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5Y-7.92%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
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 6.94, 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 64.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BFH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say BFH is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.41 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BFH.
- 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.
- BFH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BFH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BFH indicates a rather cheap valuation: BFH is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of BFH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
5. BFH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BFH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- BFH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.23.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BFH is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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.
- BFH's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP8.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
BFH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
75.17
+2.15 (+2.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners111.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change4.98%
Market Cap3.24B
Revenue(TTM)4.50B
Net Income(TTM)519.00M
Analysts70
Price Target84.6 (12.54%)
Short Float %8.87%
Short Ratio4.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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)0.08%
PT rev (3m)14.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.44 |
EPS(TTM)10.83
EY14.41%
EPS(NY)10.14
Fwd EY13.49%
FCF(TTM)47.96
FCFY63.8%
OCF(TTM)48.52
OCFY64.54%
SpS104.29
BVpS77.16
TBVpS60.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number137.12
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 | 0.95 |
F-Score6
WACC2.58%
ROIC/WACC2.07
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)47.75%
EPS 3Y34.31%
EPS 5Y2.94%
EPS Q2Q%728.57%
EPS Next Y-6.36%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y2.58%
EPS Next 5Y-7.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.14%
Revenue growth 3Y1.27%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%5.29%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
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
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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 6.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.97.
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 -6.36% in the next year.