BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
27.48 EUR
+0.12 (+0.44%)
Overall BFSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BFSA against 42 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BFSA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BFSA.
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.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
BFSA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.07%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFSA is below the industry average of 8.20%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.12%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFSA has declined.
BFSA has a better Operating Margin (12.08%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.20%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BFSA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BFSA is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
BFSA has a Altman-Z score (1.75) 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.
BFSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 69.05% 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.
BFSA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BFSA has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BFSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.95, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
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 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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.61, which indicates a correct valuation of BFSA.
BFSA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, BFSA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.17 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 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BFSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BFSA.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 30.04% in the coming years.
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 2.34%.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.81.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
FRA:BFSA (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.48
+0.12 (+0.44%)
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 Target37.92 (37.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 11.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.93%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY9.83%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.43%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY17.15%
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
WACC6.49%
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%.