BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
29.5 EUR
+0.42 (+1.44%)
Taking everything into account, BFSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BFSA was compared to 40 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
BFSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 72.50% of its industry peers.
BFSA has a Return On Equity of 10.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.07%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFSA is below the industry average of 8.20%.
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 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.08%, BFSA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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 67.50% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BFSA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BFSA has more shares outstanding
BFSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BFSA's Altman-Z score of 1.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 55.00% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.57, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% 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 (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.57%
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 65.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BFSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BFSA has a Quick ratio of 0.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 50.00% of 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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.08% in the past 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
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.
BFSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y76.5%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
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 13.53, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of BFSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say BFSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
70.00% 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 | 9.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
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 29.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.71, BFSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
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 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
FRA:BFSA (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.5
+0.42 (+1.44%)
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 Cap1.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (28.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
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%
PT rev (3m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 12.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY10.65%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY15.97%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.18
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 | 1.8 |
F-Score8
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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 Y76.5%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y25.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year99.64%
EBIT Next 3Y30.46%
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.
What is the valuation status for BFSA stock?
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.
What is the financial health of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 3 / 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%.