BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:BIM • FR0013280286
97.8 EUR
+0.05 (+0.05%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, BIM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIM was compared to 63 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. While BIM has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. BIM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BIM was profitable.
- BIM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BIM has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BIM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.04%, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.61%, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIM has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 73.02% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIM is in line with the industry average of 9.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.56% |
ROA(3y)7.67%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)10.79%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)11.9%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.17%, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BIM has a Operating Margin (12.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BIM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BIM's Gross Margin of 56.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BIM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.17% | ||
| GM | 56.27% |
OM growth 3Y-12.86%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.19%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y-2.07%
GM growth 5Y0.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- BIM 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 BIM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- BIM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BIM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BIM has an Altman-Z score of 6.24. This indicates that BIM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.24, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BIM is 1.15, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BIM, only 1.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BIM's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.15 is amongst the best of the industry. BIM outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BIM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, BIM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- BIM has a Current Ratio of 2.27. This indicates that BIM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- BIM has a Current ratio of 2.27. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
- BIM has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that BIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BIM has a Quick ratio of 1.30. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BIM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.45%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.28% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.45%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%-25.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
3.2 Future
- BIM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.79% yearly.
- BIM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
EPS Next 5Y11.79%
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.72%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.34, BIM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- BIM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIM is cheaper than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BIM.
- 63.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, BIM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BIM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- BIM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BIM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)2.32
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BIM has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.96, BIM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BIM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BIM grows each year by 19.40%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- BIM pays out 28.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- BIM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.07%
EPS Next 2Y13.86%
EPS Next 3Y13.5%
BIOMERIEUX / BIM.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BIM.PA.
What is the valuation status of BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BIM stock?
BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BIM stock?
The financial health rating of BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.07%.