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BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BHP - US0886061086 - ADR

70.49 USD
+2.72 (+4.01%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
69.75 USD
-0.74 (-1.05%)
Pre-Market: 1/28/2026, 7:46:02 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BHP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BHP was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While BHP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BHP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BHP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • BHP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BHP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • BHP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BHP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBHP 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 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • BHP has a Return On Assets of 8.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BHP outperforms 83.77% of its industry peers.
  • BHP's Return On Equity of 18.92% is amongst the best of the industry. BHP outperforms 91.56% of its industry peers.
  • BHP has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BHP outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BHP is above the industry average of 10.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.29%
ROE 18.92%
ROIC 12.49%
ROA(3y)9.59%
ROA(5y)14.32%
ROE(3y)21.86%
ROE(5y)31.27%
ROIC(3y)14.98%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
BHP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBHP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • BHP's Profit Margin of 17.59% is amongst the best of the industry. BHP outperforms 81.17% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BHP has declined.
  • BHP has a Operating Margin of 37.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BHP outperforms 88.31% of its industry peers.
  • BHP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 56.70%, BHP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BHP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.67%
PM (TTM) 17.59%
GM 56.7%
OM growth 3Y-9.43%
OM growth 5Y1.25%
PM growth 3Y-28.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.95%
GM growth 3Y-5.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
BHP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBHP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BHP is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BHP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BHP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BHP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BHP Yearly Shares OutstandingBHP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
BHP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBHP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.44 indicates that BHP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BHP's Altman-Z score of 3.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BHP outperforms 46.10% of its industry peers.
  • BHP has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BHP would need 2.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.75, BHP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • BHP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: BHP underperforms 74.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.75
Altman-Z 3.44
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC10.72%
BHP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBHP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BHP has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that BHP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BHP has a worse Current ratio (1.46) than 72.08% of its industry peers.
  • BHP has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that BHP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BHP (1.11) is worse than 62.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.11
BHP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBHP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • BHP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.60%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, BHP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.30% on average per year.
  • BHP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.90%.
  • BHP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.6%
EPS 3Y-21.91%
EPS 5Y2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-28.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.66%
Sales Q2Q%-8.23%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BHP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.69% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.85%
EPS Next 2Y5.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
EPS Next 5Y-1.69%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.08%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BHP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBHP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
BHP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBHP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.58, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BHP.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BHP is valued cheaper than 92.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, BHP is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.05, BHP is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BHP is valued a bit cheaper than 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.95.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.58
Fwd PE 15.05
BHP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBHP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BHP is valued cheaper than 92.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BHP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.11
EV/EBITDA 7.66
BHP Per share dataBHP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of BHP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)7.65
EPS Next 2Y5.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BHP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • BHP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. BHP pays more dividend than 94.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.56%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BHP decreases each year by -1.48%.
  • BHP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BHP Yearly Dividends per shareBHP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 70.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BHP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BHP's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP70.99%
EPS Next 2Y5.34%
EPS Next 3Y3.79%
BHP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBHP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B
BHP Dividend Payout.BHP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BHP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR / BHP FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BHP.


Can you provide the valuation status for BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) stock?

BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) is 17.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.75.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) is expected to grow by 16.85% in the next year.