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BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BIM - FR0013280286 - Common Stock

112.9 EUR
-0.8 (-0.7%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BIM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIM was compared to 68 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BIM has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BIM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BIM was profitable.
BIM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BIM has always been profitable.
BIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BIM.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBIM.PA 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.04%, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM's Return On Equity of 9.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.56%, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIM is in line with the industry average of 9.73%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BIM.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBIM.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

BIM's Profit Margin of 9.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIM has remained more or less at the same level.
BIM's Operating Margin of 12.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 52.31% of its industry peers.
BIM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BIM (56.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BIM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BIM.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBIM.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BIM is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BIM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BIM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BIM.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingBIM.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
BIM.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBIM.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

BIM has an Altman-Z score of 6.99. 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 6.99, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% 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 84.62% of its industry peers.
BIM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BIM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 78.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 1.15
Altman-Z 6.99
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.92%
BIM.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBIM.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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 67.69% 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's Quick ratio of 1.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.27
Quick Ratio 1.3
BIM.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBIM.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BIM have decreased by -8.45% in the last 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.
BIM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.28%.
BIM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.27% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
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.
BIM.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBIM.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
BIM.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBIM.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BIM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.25.
BIM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIM is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BIM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say BIM is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, the valuation of BIM can be described as rather expensive.
BIM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, BIM is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.25
Fwd PE 22.29
BIM.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBIM.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.45
EV/EBITDA 13.67
BIM.PA Per share dataBIM.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
BIM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.79%, BIM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BIM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BIM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%

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
BIM.PA Yearly Dividends per shareBIM.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

28.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BIM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
BIM.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBIM.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
BIM.PA Dividend Payout.BIM.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BIM.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BIOMERIEUX

EPA:BIM (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

112.9

-0.8 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04
Earnings (Next)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Inst Owners21.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.36B
Revenue(TTM)4.12B
Net Income(TTM)378.00M
Analysts75.29
Price Target128.35 (13.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
DP28.07%
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)1.62%
PT rev (3m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.25
Fwd PE 22.29
P/S 3.24
P/FCF 30.45
P/OCF 16.97
P/B 3.4
P/tB 4.78
EV/EBITDA 13.67
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY3.28%
OCF(TTM)6.65
OCFY5.89%
SpS34.82
BVpS33.24
TBVpS23.61
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number53.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.04%
ROE 9.61%
ROCE 11.7%
ROIC 8.56%
ROICexc 9.38%
ROICexgc 13.1%
OM 12.38%
PM (TTM) 9.17%
GM 56.27%
FCFM 10.65%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.62%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 1.15
Debt/EBITDA 0.36
Cap/Depr 73.43%
Cap/Sales 8.46%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.94%
Profit Quality 116.09%
Current Ratio 2.27
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 6.99
F-Score8
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)-8.45%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%-25.82%
EPS Next Y16.45%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y13.42%
EPS Next 5Y11.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y6.1%
Revenue Next 5Y5.72%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year64.69%
EBIT Next 3Y25.44%
EBIT Next 5Y17.89%
FCF growth 1Y133.53%
FCF growth 3Y-15.59%
FCF growth 5Y18.88%
OCF growth 1Y66.81%
OCF growth 3Y-6.82%
OCF growth 5Y10.35%

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 4 / 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.07%.