BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
28.14 EUR
+0.44 (+1.59%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BFSA. BFSA was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While BFSA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BFSA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BFSA was profitable.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BFSA has always been profitable.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA has a Return On Equity (10.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BFSA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.07% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
BFSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.03%. This is below the industry average of 8.49%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.12%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BFSA (12.08%) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.20%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BFSA is still 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
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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BFSA outperforms 47.73% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
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 61.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BFSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BFSA (0.95) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.08% in the last year.
BFSA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.84% yearly.
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
BFSA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y79.21%
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.28%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
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
BFSA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.91.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. BFSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BFSA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.58.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BFSA indicates a rather cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.96, BFSA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.59 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 29.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.23, BFSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BFSA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
FRA:BFSA (12/12/2025, 10:47:30 AM)
28.14
+0.44 (+1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (34.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 12.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.59 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.75%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.16%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY16.74%
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 | 1.76 |
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 Y79.21%
EPS Next 2Y44.7%
EPS Next 3Y29.61%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.28%
Revenue Next 3Y6.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y25.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year100.29%
EBIT Next 3Y30.73%
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 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 5 / 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%.