BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:BFSA • LU1704650164
30.78 EUR
-0.08 (-0.26%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 05:29 PM
Taking everything into account, BFSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BFSA was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BFSA has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BFSA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BFSA has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BFSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BFSA has a Return On Assets of 4.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
- BFSA's Return On Equity of 10.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- BFSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.07%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BFSA is below the industry average of 8.58%.
- 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
- BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BFSA has a Operating Margin of 12.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 79.55% of its industry peers.
- 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 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
- BFSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BFSA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- BFSA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BFSA is higher compared to a year ago.
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 (1.83) which is in line with 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that 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 52.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BFSA's Current ratio of 1.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 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.
- 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
- 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.
- BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.08%.
- 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
- 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 14.12, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
- 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BFSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.30. BFSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.29, which indicates a correct 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 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BFSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
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.
- 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)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.43%
EPS Next 3Y28.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. 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 2.60.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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 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 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 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%.