DANONE (BN.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:BN • FR0000120644
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This BN.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BN.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BN had positive earnings in the past year.
- BN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years BN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.03%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- BN has a better Return On Equity (10.73%) than 62.30% of its industry peers.
- BN's Return On Invested Capital of 7.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BN is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for BN is above the 3 year average (7.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% |
ROA(3y)3.48%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)9.16%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)7.51%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
1.3 Margins
- BN's Profit Margin of 6.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BN has declined.
- BN's Operating Margin of 13.43% is amongst the best of the industry. BN outperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
- BN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BN has a better Gross Margin (50.62%) than 86.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.66% | ||
| GM | 50.62% |
OM growth 3Y3.21%
OM growth 5Y-0.93%
PM growth 3Y24.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
2. BN.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- BN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- BN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that BN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.39, BN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BN is 5.29, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BN, 5.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.29, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BN (0.73) is worse than 62.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC6.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BN (0.90) is worse than 78.69% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BN's Quick ratio of 0.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 40.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. BN.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.68% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.61% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, BN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.34% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.68%
EPS 3Y3.47%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.54%
3.2 Future
- BN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.81% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.51%
EPS Next 2Y7.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.85%
EPS Next 5Y7.81%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.25%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. BN.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.44, the valuation of BN can be described as rather expensive.
- BN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- BN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.15.
- BN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BN.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.53 |
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 BN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)7.05
EPS Next 2Y7.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.85%
5. BN.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, BN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- BN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.46%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 75.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP75.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.85%
BN.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:BN (4/7/2026, 1:13:06 PM)
70.07
+0.83 (+1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-20 2026-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners53.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.74B
Revenue(TTM)27.28B
Net Income(TTM)1.82B
Analysts75.76
Price Target81.83 (16.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
Yearly Dividend2.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
DP75.94%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
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)1.14%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.63 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.53 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)4.09
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY7.92%
SpS40.04
BVpS24.83
TBVpS-9.13
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)7.05
Graham Number46.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 76.66% | ||
| OM | 13.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.66% | ||
| GM | 50.62% | ||
| FCFM | 9.99% |
ROA(3y)3.48%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)9.16%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)7.51%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
ROICexc(3y)9.24%
ROICexc(5y)8.74%
ROICexgc(3y)70.2%
ROICexgc(5y)59.95%
ROCE(3y)11.59%
ROCE(5y)10.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.3%
OM growth 3Y3.21%
OM growth 5Y-0.93%
PM growth 3Y24.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 150.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score7
WACC6.37%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)69.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.55%
Profit Quality(3y)197.16%
Profit Quality(5y)188.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.68%
EPS 3Y3.47%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%3.28%
EPS Next Y7.51%
EPS Next 2Y7.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.85%
EPS Next 5Y7.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.54%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.25%
EBIT growth 1Y3.01%
EBIT growth 3Y2.73%
EBIT growth 5Y1.96%
EBIT Next Year36.75%
EBIT Next 3Y14.85%
EBIT Next 5Y11.54%
FCF growth 1Y-6.26%
FCF growth 3Y9.25%
FCF growth 5Y6.33%
OCF growth 1Y-1.31%
OCF growth 3Y8.46%
OCF growth 5Y4.96%
DANONE / BN.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BN.PA.
What is the valuation status for BN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DANONE (BN.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BN stock?
DANONE (BN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DANONE (BN.PA) is 18.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BN stock?
The dividend rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 75.94%.