BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BFH - US0185811082 - Common Stock
72.4 USD
+0.19 (+0.26%)
BFH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. BFH has an average financial health and profitability rating. BFH has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BFH was profitable.
In the past year BFH had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BFH has always been profitable.
BFH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BFH has a Return On Assets of 2.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFH outperforms 58.18% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BFH (14.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BFH has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFH outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFH is significantly below the industry average of 12.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.40%) for BFH is below the current ROIC(4.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 14.23% | ||
| ROIC | 4.94% |
ROA(3y)1.73%
ROA(5y)1.96%
ROE(3y)14.51%
ROE(5y)19.2%
ROIC(3y)4.4%
ROIC(5y)4.64%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 10.52%, BFH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BFH's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BFH (32.03%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
BFH's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BFH's Gross Margin of 92.67% is amongst the best of the industry. BFH outperforms 89.09% 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 | 32.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.52% | ||
| GM | 92.67% |
OM growth 3Y-9.81%
OM growth 5Y0.65%
PM growth 3Y-35.19%
PM growth 5Y0.78%
GM growth 3Y0.66%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BFH is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BFH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BFH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
BFH's Altman-Z score of 0.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFH outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
BFH has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.77. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BFH would need 8.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BFH (8.77) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
BFH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.22, BFH is doing worse than 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC3.12%
2.3 Liquidity
BFH has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that BFH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BFH (1.43) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
BFH has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. 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 of 1.43. This is in the better half of the industry: BFH outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BFH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.26%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for BFH have been decreasing by -15.20% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, BFH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BFH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.26%
EPS 3Y-25.81%
EPS 5Y-15.2%
EPS Q2Q%116.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y8.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%-1.22%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.18% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y36.39%
EPS Next 2Y14.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.56%
EPS Next 5Y-1.18%
Revenue Next Year-1.32%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.25%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.38 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BFH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BFH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFH is cheaper than 69.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BFH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BFH is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.48.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFH is cheaper than 74.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BFH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BFH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BFH indicates a rather cheap valuation: BFH is cheaper than 89.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BFH's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BFH may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BFH's earnings are expected to grow with 16.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
BFH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.09.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BFH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BFH decreases each year by -19.10%.
BFH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BFH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
8.90% 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.
DP8.9%
EPS Next 2Y14.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.56%
NYSE:BFH (12/8/2025, 12:12:34 PM)
72.4
+0.19 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.07%
Ins Owner Change2.01%
Market Cap3.31B
Revenue(TTM)4.49B
Net Income(TTM)472.00M
Analysts71.43
Price Target71.68 (-0.99%)
Short Float %11.95%
Short Ratio7.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.1%
DP8.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)71.88%
Min EPS beat(2)55.06%
Max EPS beat(2)88.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)26.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-58.34%
Max EPS beat(4)88.7%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)42.95%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)98.29%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)66.64%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.79%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.96%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.91%
PT rev (1m)0.38%
PT rev (3m)0.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.65 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
EPS(TTM)9.81
EY13.55%
EPS(NY)9.68
Fwd EY13.37%
FCF(TTM)43.28
FCFY59.77%
OCF(TTM)43.87
OCFY60.59%
SpS98.27
BVpS72.65
TBVpS56.81
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number126.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.17% | ||
| ROE | 14.23% | ||
| ROCE | 17.57% | ||
| ROIC | 4.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.7% | ||
| OM | 32.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.52% | ||
| GM | 92.67% | ||
| FCFM | 44.04% |
ROA(3y)1.73%
ROA(5y)1.96%
ROE(3y)14.51%
ROE(5y)19.2%
ROIC(3y)4.4%
ROIC(5y)4.64%
ROICexc(3y)5.33%
ROICexc(5y)5.71%
ROICexgc(3y)5.64%
ROICexgc(5y)6.71%
ROCE(3y)16.5%
ROCE(5y)14.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.25%
OM growth 3Y-9.81%
OM growth 5Y0.65%
PM growth 3Y-35.19%
PM growth 5Y0.78%
GM growth 3Y0.66%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 11.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 131.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 418.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
F-Score6
WACC3.12%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)47.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.41%
Profit Quality(3y)575.46%
Profit Quality(5y)552.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.26%
EPS 3Y-25.81%
EPS 5Y-15.2%
EPS Q2Q%116.39%
EPS Next Y36.39%
EPS Next 2Y14.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.56%
EPS Next 5Y-1.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y8.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%-1.22%
Revenue Next Year-1.32%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.25%
EBIT growth 1Y4.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.32%
EBIT growth 5Y0.46%
EBIT Next Year-64.1%
EBIT Next 3Y-28.27%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.27%
FCF growth 3Y7.71%
FCF growth 5Y11.13%
OCF growth 1Y7.28%
OCF growth 3Y6.41%
OCF growth 5Y8.83%
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC / BFH 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 for BFH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BFH stock?
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BFH stock?
The financial health rating of BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BFH stock?
The dividend rating of BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (BFH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.9%.