BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
30.22 EUR
-0.04 (-0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BFSA. BFSA was compared to 40 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While BFSA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BFSA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BFSA was profitable.
In the past year BFSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BFSA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BFSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BFSA's Return On Assets of 3.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BFSA (8.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.14%, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BFSA is below the industry average of 8.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.14%) for BFSA is above the 3 year average (6.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.68% | ||
| ROE | 8.54% | ||
| ROIC | 6.14% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)8.78%
ROE(5y)11.47%
ROIC(3y)6.03%
ROIC(5y)6.41%
1.3 Margins
BFSA's Profit Margin of 5.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BFSA (10.54%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
BFSA has a Gross Margin (55.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BFSA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.81% | ||
| GM | 55.65% |
OM growth 3Y-16.45%
OM growth 5Y-14%
PM growth 3Y-30.35%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-12.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BFSA is destroying value.
BFSA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BFSA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BFSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BFSA has a Altman-Z score (1.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BFSA is 6.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take BFSA, 6.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BFSA's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
BFSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BFSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 47.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC6.57%
2.3 Liquidity
BFSA has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that BFSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BFSA has a Current ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
BFSA has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.96, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BFSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.61%, which is quite impressive.
BFSA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.17% yearly.
BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.80%.
BFSA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.61%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%107.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.8%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-9.16%
3.2 Future
BFSA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.05% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BFSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y78.15%
EPS Next 2Y45.66%
EPS Next 3Y27.38%
EPS Next 5Y26.05%
Revenue Next Year4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
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 accelerating.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.98, which indicates a correct valuation of BFSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BFSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.22, the valuation of BFSA can be described as very reasonable.
BFSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say BFSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BFSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 27.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.66%
EPS Next 3Y27.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%, BFSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, BFSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BFSA decreases each year by -11.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BFSA pays out 41.21% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.21%
EPS Next 2Y45.66%
EPS Next 3Y27.38%
FRA:BFSA (10/28/2025, 12:06:13 PM)
30.22
-0.04 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)70.85M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.9 (25.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.17%
DP41.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)15.09%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.79%
Max EPS beat(4)15.09%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.1%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.06%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.07%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.25%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.68%
PT rev (1m)2.21%
PT rev (3m)3.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | 11.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.78
EY5.89%
EPS(NY)2.69
Fwd EY8.92%
FCF(TTM)2.82
FCFY9.34%
OCF(TTM)4.65
OCFY15.37%
SpS30.49
BVpS20.75
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.68% | ||
| ROE | 8.54% | ||
| ROCE | 7.83% | ||
| ROIC | 6.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.22% | ||
| OM | 10.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.81% | ||
| GM | 55.65% | ||
| FCFM | 9.25% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)8.78%
ROE(5y)11.47%
ROIC(3y)6.03%
ROIC(5y)6.41%
ROICexc(3y)6.54%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)12.37%
ROICexgc(5y)14.59%
ROCE(3y)7.69%
ROCE(5y)8.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.94%
OM growth 3Y-16.45%
OM growth 5Y-14%
PM growth 3Y-30.35%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-12.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score7
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)122.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.33%
Profit Quality(3y)113.86%
Profit Quality(5y)93.62%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.61%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%107.69%
EPS Next Y78.15%
EPS Next 2Y45.66%
EPS Next 3Y27.38%
EPS Next 5Y26.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.8%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-9.16%
Revenue Next Year4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y7.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y18.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year99.54%
EBIT Next 3Y30.94%
EBIT Next 5Y19.67%
FCF growth 1Y641.8%
FCF growth 3Y40.44%
FCF growth 5Y33.08%
OCF growth 1Y61.15%
OCF growth 3Y17.61%
OCF growth 5Y13.35%
BEFESA SA / BFSA.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BFSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BFSA.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BEFESA SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BEFESA SA?
BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is BEFESA SA?
The financial health rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BFSA stock?
The dividend rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 41.21%.