BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
27.06 EUR
-0.06 (-0.22%)
Taking everything into account, BFSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BFSA was compared to 42 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BFSA while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BFSA.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BFSA was profitable.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BFSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BFSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.62%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.64%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.07%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFSA is in line with the industry average of 7.69%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.07%) for BFSA is above the 3 year average (6.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROIC | 7.07% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.12%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFSA has declined.
The Operating Margin of BFSA (12.08%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.20%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.12% | ||
| GM | 57.2% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BFSA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BFSA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. 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 (1.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BFSA is 5.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BFSA, 5.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.57, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BFSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.48%
2.3 Liquidity
BFSA has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that BFSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.37, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BFSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 57.97% over the past year.
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 2.08%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.84% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)57.97%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%333.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
3.2 Future
BFSA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.66% 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 Y80.76%
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
BFSA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.41.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BFSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
BFSA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.01.
BFSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BFSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
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.
BFSA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 30.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.97.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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 29.57% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.57%
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
FRA:BFSA (11/26/2025, 5:29:51 PM)
27.06
-0.06 (-0.22%)
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 Cap1.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (40.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.17%
DP29.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.24%
Min EPS beat(2)15.09%
Max EPS beat(2)29.39%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.78%
Max EPS beat(4)29.39%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.31%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.88%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.55%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.44%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.73%
PT rev (1m)0.04%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 11.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.06%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY9.99%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.61%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY17.41%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROCE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.32% | ||
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.12% | ||
| GM | 57.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.33% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 145.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
F-Score8
WACC6.48%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)57.97%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%333.33%
EPS Next Y80.76%
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y25.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year99.54%
EBIT Next 3Y30.94%
EBIT Next 5Y19.67%
FCF growth 1Y1157.92%
FCF growth 3Y40.44%
FCF growth 5Y33.08%
OCF growth 1Y53.61%
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 5 / 10 to BFSA.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BEFESA SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BEFESA SA?
BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.