BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS (BJ)

US05550J1016 - Common Stock

85.7  -0.63 (-0.73%)

Premarket: 89 +3.3 (+3.85%)

Fundamental Rating

5

BJ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. BJ scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BJ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BJ had positive earnings in the past year.
BJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BJ has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

BJ has a better Return On Assets (7.68%) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 32.17%, BJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BJ (12.86%) is better than 85.37% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BJ is above the industry average of 9.18%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 32.17%
ROIC 12.86%
ROA(3y)7.82%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)50.26%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.58%
ROIC(5y)12.45%

1.3 Margins

BJ's Profit Margin of 2.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BJ outperforms 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BJ has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 3.81%, BJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BJ has grown nicely.
BJ's Gross Margin of 18.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BJ is outperformed by 60.98% of its industry peers.
BJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.81%
PM (TTM) 2.61%
GM 18.16%
OM growth 3Y-0.67%
OM growth 5Y11.85%
PM growth 3Y-1.31%
PM growth 5Y21.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.87%
GM growth 5Y0.1%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BJ is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BJ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BJ has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BJ has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.79 indicates that BJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BJ's Altman-Z score of 4.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BJ outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
BJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.62. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.62, BJ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
BJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, BJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.62
Altman-Z 4.79
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.77%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that BJ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BJ's Current ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BJ is outperformed by 80.49% of its industry peers.
BJ has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that BJ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BJ has a worse Quick ratio (0.15) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.15

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.77%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.12% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.18% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.77%
EPS 3Y8.28%
EPS 5Y21.12%
EPS Q2Q%12.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.18%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.59%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.19%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
EPS Next 5Y10.15%
Revenue Next Year3.16%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y5.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.94%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BJ.
BJ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.65.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.57 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BJ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BJ.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, BJ is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.27
Fwd PE 19.57

4.2 Price Multiples

BJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BJ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.97
EV/EBITDA 11.65

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BJ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.87
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BJ does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS

NYSE:BJ (11/20/2024, 8:09:37 PM)

Premarket: 89 +3.3 (+3.85%)

85.7

-0.63 (-0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
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PE 21.27
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PEG (NY)17.87
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.68%
ROE 32.17%
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ROICexgc
OM 3.81%
PM (TTM) 2.61%
GM 18.16%
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Debt/Equity 0.24
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Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.15
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EPS 1Y (TTM)5.77%
EPS 3Y8.28%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.18%
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