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BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock

27.44 EUR
-0.4 (-1.44%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BFSA. BFSA was compared to 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. BFSA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years BFSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BFSA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBFSA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.62%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Return On Equity of 10.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.07%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BFSA is in line with the industry average of 7.96%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.03%) for BFSA is below the current ROIC(7.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
BFSA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBFSA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

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's Operating Margin of 12.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
The Gross Margin of BFSA (57.20%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BFSA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBFSA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80 100

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
BFSA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBFSA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0 0 0 0
BFSA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBFSA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.76, we must say that BFSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BFSA's Altman-Z score of 1.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 50.00% 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.
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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 5.57
Altman-Z 1.76
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.51%
BFSA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBFSA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying 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 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 0.95
BFSA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBFSA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 57.97% over the past year.
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.
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 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

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BFSA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBFSA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
BFSA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBFSA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.59, which indicates a correct valuation of BFSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BFSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.15, the valuation of BFSA can be described as reasonable.
BFSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.62. BFSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.59
Fwd PE 10.15
BFSA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBFSA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with 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 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.74
EV/EBITDA 7.62
BFSA.DE Per share dataBFSA.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 30.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.30%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.30, BFSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.3%

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
BFSA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBFSA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

BFSA pays out 29.57% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.57%
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
BFSA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBFSA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M
BFSA.DE Dividend Payout.BFSA.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BFSA.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BEFESA SA

FRA:BFSA (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

27.44

-0.4 (-1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
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 Target38.07 (38.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.3%
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)0.45%
PT rev (3m)5.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)37.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.59
Fwd PE 10.15
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 8.74
P/OCF 5.82
P/B 1.35
P/tB 11.89
EV/EBITDA 7.62
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY9.85%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.44%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY17.17%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.76
F-Score8
WACC6.51%
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%.