BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BFSA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - LU1704650164 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall BFSA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BFSA against 43 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. BFSA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad 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.
Of the past 5 years BFSA 4 years were profitable.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BFSA has a Return On Assets of 2.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BFSA (7.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.07%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFSA is in line with the industry average of 7.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 7.26% | ||
| ROIC | 6.07% |
ROA(3y)4.64%
ROA(5y)5.13%
ROE(3y)12.08%
ROE(5y)15.03%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
1.3 Margins
BFSA has a Profit Margin of 4.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.83%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
The Gross Margin of BFSA (52.65%) is better than 60.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BFSA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 52.65% |
OM growth 3Y-14.07%
OM growth 5Y-14.93%
PM growth 3Y-14.58%
PM growth 5Y-17.08%
GM growth 3Y-4.05%
GM growth 5Y-12.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BFSA is still creating some value.
BFSA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that BFSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BFSA has a Altman-Z score (1.45) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BFSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.77. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BFSA would need 7.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.77, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BFSA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BFSA has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: BFSA underperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
BFSA has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. 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 of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: BFSA underperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BFSA have decreased strongly by -12.41% in the last 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.41%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%-14.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%17.29%
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 22.22% on average per year.
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 Y69.71%
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
EPS Next 5Y22.22%
Revenue Next Year6.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.16 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BFSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BFSA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BFSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.78), we can say BFSA is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.88, the valuation of BFSA can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 67.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BFSA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 |
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.
BFSA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
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.
BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%. 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 4.07.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BFSA grows each year by 7.70%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BFSA pays out 52.71% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BFSA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP52.71%
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
FRA:BFSA (4/28/2025, 9:24:34 AM)
25.6
+0.68 (+2.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.02B
Analysts82.22
Price Target34 (32.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.7%
DP52.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-71.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-16.06%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.79%
Max EPS beat(4)65.76%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-28.42%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.82%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.34%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.75%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.43%
PT rev (1m)1.2%
PT rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 33.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.27
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)2.16
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY8.84%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY16.79%
SpS29.78
BVpS19.08
TBVpS0.76
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 7.26% | ||
| ROCE | 7.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.41% | ||
| OM | 9.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.65% | ||
| GM | 52.65% | ||
| FCFM | 7.6% |
ROA(3y)4.64%
ROA(5y)5.13%
ROE(3y)12.08%
ROE(5y)15.03%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
ROICexc(3y)7.79%
ROICexc(5y)9.01%
ROICexgc(3y)15.5%
ROICexgc(5y)18.34%
ROCE(3y)8.34%
ROCE(5y)9.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.45%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-21.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.61%
OM growth 3Y-14.07%
OM growth 5Y-14.93%
PM growth 3Y-14.58%
PM growth 5Y-17.08%
GM growth 3Y-4.05%
GM growth 5Y-12.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 163.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score6
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)140.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)153.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.43%
Profit Quality(3y)33.72%
Profit Quality(5y)43.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.41%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%-14.47%
EPS Next Y69.71%
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
EPS Next 5Y22.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%17.29%
Revenue Next Year6.63%
Revenue Next 2Y7.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y13.76%
EBIT growth 3Y7.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.08%
EBIT Next Year106.17%
EBIT Next 3Y37.49%
EBIT Next 5Y22.12%
FCF growth 1Y217.14%
FCF growth 3Y-26.42%
FCF growth 5Y-24.71%
OCF growth 1Y40.59%
OCF growth 3Y8.23%
OCF growth 5Y2.47%