BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
27.88 EUR
-0.22 (-0.78%)
BFSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BFSA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BFSA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BFSA had positive earnings in the past year.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BFSA has always been profitable.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.62%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BFSA (10.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BFSA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.07% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BFSA is below the industry average of 8.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.03%) for BFSA is below the current ROIC(7.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BFSA's Operating Margin of 12.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 79.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
BFSA's Gross Margin of 57.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BFSA has declined.
| 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.
BFSA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BFSA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that BFSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BFSA has a Altman-Z score (1.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BFSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as BFSA would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.57, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.82, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.5%
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 61.36% 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.
The Quick ratio of BFSA (0.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BFSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 57.97%, 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.
Looking at the last year, BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.08% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BFSA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y79.21%
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.28%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.79, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BFSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.48, the valuation of BFSA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BFSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BFSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BFSA's 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 29.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%, BFSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.23.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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
29.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BFSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.57%
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
FRA:BFSA (12/10/2025, 5:27:53 PM)
27.88
-0.22 (-0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (36.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | 12.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY9.54%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.26%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY16.9%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.16
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 | 1.77 |
F-Score8
WACC6.5%
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 Y79.21%
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.28%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y25.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year100.29%
EBIT Next 3Y30.73%
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 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.