BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC (BIRK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BIRK • JE00BS44BN30
36.99 USD
-0.77 (-2.04%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 11:03 AM
Overall BIRK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BIRK against 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. BIRK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BIRK is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make BIRK a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BIRK had positive earnings in the past year.
- BIRK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BIRK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years BIRK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BIRK has a Return On Assets of 7.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIRK outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
- BIRK has a Return On Equity of 12.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIRK outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BIRK (8.59%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.05% | ||
| ROE | 12.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8.59% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- BIRK has a Profit Margin of 16.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIRK outperforms 97.78% of its industry peers.
- BIRK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BIRK has a better Operating Margin (26.38%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIRK has grown nicely.
- BIRK has a Gross Margin of 59.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIRK outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- BIRK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.61% | ||
| GM | 59.18% |
OM growth 3Y1.25%
OM growth 5Y5.76%
PM growth 3Y3.33%
PM growth 5Y3.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.64%
GM growth 5Y1.51%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BIRK is destroying value.
- BIRK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- BIRK has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is not the best score and indicates that BIRK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BIRK has a Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is in the better half of the industry: BIRK outperforms 64.44% of its industry peers.
- BIRK has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.37. This is a neutral value as BIRK would need 4.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.37, BIRK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- BIRK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- BIRK has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.81 indicates that BIRK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BIRK's Current ratio of 2.81 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIRK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- BIRK has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that BIRK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BIRK has a Quick ratio of 1.26. This is in the better half of the industry: BIRK outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.31% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, BIRK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 28.17% on average per year.
- BIRK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.22%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 23.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)45.31%
EPS 3Y23.15%
EPS 5Y28.17%
EPS Q2Q%75.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.22%
Revenue growth 3Y19.06%
Revenue growth 5Y23.57%
Sales Q2Q%15.48%
3.2 Future
- BIRK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.15% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BIRK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.18%
EPS Next 2Y15.51%
EPS Next 3Y15.38%
EPS Next 5Y10.15%
Revenue Next Year12.19%
Revenue Next 2Y13.24%
Revenue Next 3Y13.08%
Revenue Next 5Y11.05%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.66, the valuation of BIRK can be described as correct.
- BIRK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIRK is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BIRK to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say BIRK is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.01, BIRK is valued correctly.
- 62.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIRK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- BIRK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BIRK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIRK 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 | 19.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- BIRK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIRK's earnings are expected to grow with 15.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y15.51%
EPS Next 3Y15.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BIRK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC / BIRK FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BIRK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BIRK.
What is the valuation status for BIRK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC (BIRK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BIRK stock?
BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC (BIRK) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC?
The financial health rating of BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC (BIRK) is 5 / 10.