BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:BFSA • LU1704650164
30.98 EUR
+0.12 (+0.39%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BFSA. BFSA was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BFSA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BFSA has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
- 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 65.91% of its industry peers.
- BFSA has a Return On Equity of 10.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- BFSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- BFSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.03%. This is below the industry average of 8.58%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.12%, BFSA is in the better half of 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 has a better Operating Margin (12.08%) than 79.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
- The Gross Margin of BFSA (57.20%) is better than 65.91% 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.
- BFSA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BFSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.83 indicates that BFSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BFSA has a Altman-Z score of 1.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 50.00% of 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.
- BFSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.57) than 70.45% of its industry peers.
- BFSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BFSA (0.82) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BFSA (1.37) is better than 63.64% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.73% of the companies in the same 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.08% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, BFSA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.84% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- 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 Y76.58%
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y28.74%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.21, BFSA is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.32, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.37 indicates a correct valuation of BFSA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say BFSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.37 |
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 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of BFSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 28.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y28.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%. 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 2.64.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y28.74%
BEFESA SA / BFSA.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BFSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BFSA.DE.
What is the valuation status for BFSA stock?
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 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.