BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:BIM - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0013280286 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BIM. BIM was compared to 58 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BIM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BIM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes BIM very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BIM had a positive cash flow from operations.
BIM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.49%, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM's Return On Equity of 10.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
BIM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIM outperforms 81.03% of its industry peers.
BIM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.05%. This is above the industry average of 8.02%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.28% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% |
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 10.86%, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIM has remained more or less at the same level.
BIM has a better Operating Margin (14.79%) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.66%, BIM is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.86% | ||
| GM | 55.66% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BIM is still 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BIM has an Altman-Z score of 6.80. 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 6.80, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.53. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BIM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.53) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
BIM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BIM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08 is amongst the best of the industry. BIM outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that BIM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BIM has a Current ratio of 2.20. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that BIM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIM has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.01% over the past year.
BIM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.91% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y13.37%
Revenue Next Year7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.83, the valuation of BIM can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIM is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.45. BIM is around the same levels.
BIM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.66.
BIM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.90. BIM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIM is cheaper than 67.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BIM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BIM may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIM's earnings are expected to grow with 15.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)2.83
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.76%, BIM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, BIM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, BIM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BIM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.40%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
BIM pays out 23.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BIM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPA:BIM (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.08B
Analysts75.29
Price Target127.5 (7.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
DP23.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)-1.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.66 | ||
| P/S | 3.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.35 | ||
| P/tB | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY3.9%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.74%
SpS33.63
BVpS35.53
TBVpS25.2
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)2.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.28% | ||
| ROCE | 12.7% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.6% | ||
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.86% | ||
| GM | 55.66% | ||
| FCFM | 8.08% |
ROA(3y)7.67%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)10.79%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)11.9%
ROICexc(3y)11.26%
ROICexc(5y)13.92%
ROICexgc(3y)17.24%
ROICexgc(5y)22.12%
ROCE(3y)13.71%
ROCE(5y)16.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.66%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.8 |
F-Score7
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)244.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)271.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.67%
Profit Quality(3y)48.66%
Profit Quality(5y)62.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%10.71%
EPS Next Y20.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y13.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
Revenue Next Year7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%
EBIT growth 1Y34.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year61.98%
EBIT Next 3Y26.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.07%
FCF growth 1Y200.19%
FCF growth 3Y-15.59%
FCF growth 5Y18.88%
OCF growth 1Y49.82%
OCF growth 3Y-6.82%
OCF growth 5Y10.35%