BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
27.44 EUR
+0.16 (+0.59%)
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. While BFSA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BFSA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BFSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BFSA (4.62%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.64%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.07%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFSA is in line with the industry average of 7.96%.
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
BFSA has a better Profit Margin (7.12%) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFSA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.08%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BFSA has a Gross Margin of 57.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 64.29% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BFSA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BFSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.75, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.57, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BFSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.51%
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.
BFSA's Current ratio of 1.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
BFSA has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BFSA has a Quick ratio (0.95) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
The earnings per share for BFSA have been decreasing by -12.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.08% in the last year.
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)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.
BFSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.09% yearly.
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
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.
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 12.59, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BFSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.46.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.15, the valuation of BFSA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% 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 35.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
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)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.30%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.30, BFSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% |
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 (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.44
+0.16 (+0.59%)
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 Cap1.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target38.07 (38.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% |
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)0.45%
PT rev (3m)5.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)37.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 11.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY9.85%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.44%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY17.17%
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 | 1.75 |
F-Score8
WACC6.51%
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%.