BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
28.37 EUR
+0.19 (+0.67%)
Taking everything into account, BFSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BFSA was compared to 43 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. 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.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BFSA has a better Return On Assets (4.62%) than 67.44% of its industry peers.
BFSA has a Return On Equity (10.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.07%, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.03%. This is below the industry average of 8.64%.
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
The Profit Margin of BFSA (7.12%) is better than 74.42% of its industry peers.
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 79.07% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BFSA has a better Gross Margin (57.20%) than 62.79% 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
BFSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. 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 (1.77) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 67.44% 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 51.16% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.37, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.12% 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.
BFSA's Quick ratio of 0.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 46.51% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, BFSA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.08% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.01, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.43. BFSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BFSA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.66.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 79.07% 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 23.66.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BFSA.
72.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BFSA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
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.
BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 29.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 2.31%, BFSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.67.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
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 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
FRA:BFSA (12/17/2025, 4:24:59 PM)
28.37
+0.19 (+0.67%)
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 Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (33.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
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)-2.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 12.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.68%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.07%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY16.61%
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%.