BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BIO.B - US0905721082 - Common Stock
310.7 USD
-3.7 (-1.18%)
Taking everything into account, BIO.B scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIO.B was compared to 58 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. BIO.B has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BIO.B does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BIO.B was profitable.
BIO.B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years BIO.B reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
BIO.B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BIO.B (-6.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BIO.B has a Return On Equity of -10.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BIO.B outperforms 53.45% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 2.26%, BIO.B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIO.B is significantly below the industry average of 13.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.97% | ||
| ROE | -10.03% | ||
| ROIC | 2.26% |
ROA(3y)-17.25%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)-24.36%
ROE(5y)-0.68%
ROIC(3y)2.69%
ROIC(5y)2.68%
1.3 Margins
BIO.B has a Operating Margin of 10.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIO.B outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIO.B has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of BIO.B (52.42%) is better than 60.34% of its industry peers.
BIO.B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 52.42% |
OM growth 3Y-15.57%
OM growth 5Y1.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BIO.B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIO.B has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BIO.B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BIO.B is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BIO.B has an Altman-Z score of 3.42. This indicates that BIO.B is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BIO.B's Altman-Z score of 3.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIO.B outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
BIO.B has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.57. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BIO.B would need 3.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BIO.B has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.57) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that BIO.B is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BIO.B (0.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC0.23
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.44 indicates that BIO.B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BIO.B has a Current ratio of 5.44. This is in the better half of the industry: BIO.B outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
BIO.B has a Quick Ratio of 3.94. This indicates that BIO.B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BIO.B (3.94) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BIO.B shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.90%.
BIO.B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.84% yearly.
BIO.B shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.88%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.9%
EPS 3Y-13.02%
EPS 5Y7.84%
EPS Q2Q%12.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.24%
Revenue growth 5Y2.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.5%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BIO.B will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIO.B will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.6%
EPS Next 2Y0.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.05%
EPS Next 5Y-2.66%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 30.14, BIO.B can be considered very expensive at the moment.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIO.B, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BIO.B to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say BIO.B is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.77, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIO.B.
BIO.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIO.B is cheaper than 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
BIO.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BIO.B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIO.B is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.85
EPS Next 2Y0.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIO.B does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:BIO.B (11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
310.7
-3.7 (-1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.73%
Inst Owner Change35.42%
Ins Owners3.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.41B
Revenue(TTM)2.56B
Net Income(TTM)-675.90M
Analysts76
Price Target369.39 (18.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.41%
Min EPS beat(2)15.74%
Max EPS beat(2)49.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.97%
Min EPS beat(4)0.1%
Max EPS beat(4)49.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)30.43%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)18.8%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)18.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.87%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.87%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.13%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.59%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.77 | ||
| P/S | 3.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 1.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)10.31
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)10.44
Fwd EY3.36%
FCF(TTM)12.44
FCFY4%
OCF(TTM)18.16
OCFY5.85%
SpS94.51
BVpS248.96
TBVpS213.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.85
Graham Number240.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.97% | ||
| ROE | -10.03% | ||
| ROCE | 2.86% | ||
| ROIC | 2.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.06% | ||
| OM | 10.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 52.42% | ||
| FCFM | 13.17% |
ROA(3y)-17.25%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)-24.36%
ROE(5y)-0.68%
ROIC(3y)2.69%
ROIC(5y)2.68%
ROICexc(3y)3.18%
ROICexc(5y)3.05%
ROICexgc(3y)3.46%
ROICexgc(5y)3.26%
ROCE(3y)3.41%
ROCE(5y)3.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.58%
OM growth 3Y-15.57%
OM growth 5Y1.1%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -5.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
F-Score5
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC0.23
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)5.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.9%
EPS 3Y-13.02%
EPS 5Y7.84%
EPS Q2Q%12.44%
EPS Next Y-1.6%
EPS Next 2Y0.61%
EPS Next 3Y4.05%
EPS Next 5Y-2.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.24%
Revenue growth 5Y2.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.5%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y1.43%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.14%
EBIT growth 5Y3.24%
EBIT Next Year33.54%
EBIT Next 3Y15.21%
EBIT Next 5Y6.94%
FCF growth 1Y50.11%
FCF growth 3Y-20.8%
FCF growth 5Y-5.83%
OCF growth 1Y31.59%
OCF growth 3Y-12.07%
OCF growth 5Y-0.12%
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B / BIO.B FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BIO.B.
What is the valuation status of BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) stock?
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) is 30.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -CL B (BIO.B) is expected to decline by -1.6% in the next year.