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BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock

31.88 EUR
+0.38 (+1.21%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

BFSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BFSA has an average financial health and profitability rating. BFSA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years BFSA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BFSA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.62%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA has a Return On Equity of 10.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 56.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.07%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% 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 8.40%.
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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BFSA (7.12%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFSA has declined.
BFSA has a Operating Margin of 12.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
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 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BFSA has declined.
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 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

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.
Compared to 5 years ago, BFSA has more shares outstanding
BFSA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BFSA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBFSA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that BFSA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BFSA has a Altman-Z score (1.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BFSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as BFSA would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.57, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% 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 in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 5.57
Altman-Z 1.84
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC6.62%
BFSA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBFSA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 has a Current ratio of 1.37. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 61.36% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.95, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.73% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
BFSA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.17% yearly.
BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.08%.
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

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.
BFSA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBFSA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.62 indicates a correct valuation of BFSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. BFSA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.44, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BFSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.62
Fwd PE 12.44
BFSA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBFSA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 70.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.15
EV/EBITDA 8.27
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

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.
BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 29.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%, BFSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.67.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%

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 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
BFSA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBFSA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

31.88

+0.38 (+1.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners66.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (18.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%
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)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.62
Fwd PE 12.44
P/S 1.05
P/FCF 10.15
P/OCF 6.77
P/B 1.57
P/tB 13.82
EV/EBITDA 8.27
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY6.84%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY8.04%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY9.85%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY14.78%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.19
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 1.84
F-Score8
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 6 / 10 to BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.