DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
77.02 EUR
+0.28 (+0.36%)
BN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BN had positive earnings in the past year.
BN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BN has a better Return On Assets (4.20%) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.59%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.83%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BN is in line with the industry average of 6.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.38%) for BN is below the current ROIC(6.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.59% | ||
| ROIC | 6.83% |
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)7.34%
ROE(5y)9%
ROIC(3y)6.38%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BN (6.72%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
BN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.25%, BN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BN has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.47%, BN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
BN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.72% | ||
| GM | 50.47% |
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y-3.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.94%
PM growth 5Y-0.54%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BN has more shares outstanding
BN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that BN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BN's Altman-Z score of 2.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
BN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is a neutral value as BN would need 5.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BN (5.07) is better than 74.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: BN underperforms 67.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BN's Current ratio of 0.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BN is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
BN has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that BN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BN has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.47% over the past year.
BN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.17% yearly.
BN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.54%.
BN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y3.12%
EPS 5Y-1.17%
EPS Q2Q%6.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%
3.2 Future
BN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.39% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.59.
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 26.84.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.39 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BN is on the same level as its industry peers.
BN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BN.
60.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.02 |
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)2.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.80%, BN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.31.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
74.99% 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.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPA:BN (12/30/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
77.02
+0.28 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.48B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts74.84
Price Target80.89 (5.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.58%
DP74.99%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.65 | ||
| P/B | 3.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.02 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.33%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 11.59% | ||
| ROCE | 12.02% | ||
| ROIC | 6.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 50.58% | ||
| OM | 13.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.72% | ||
| GM | 50.47% | ||
| FCFM | 10.49% |
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)7.34%
ROE(5y)9%
ROIC(3y)6.38%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
ROICexc(3y)7.67%
ROICexc(5y)7.39%
ROICexgc(3y)52.44%
ROICexgc(5y)45.6%
ROCE(3y)10.98%
ROCE(5y)10.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.26%
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y-3.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.94%
PM growth 5Y-0.54%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
F-Score8
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)59.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.59%
Profit Quality(3y)220.86%
Profit Quality(5y)178.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y3.12%
EPS 5Y-1.17%
EPS Q2Q%6.11%
EPS Next Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.92%
FCF growth 1Y12.42%
FCF growth 3Y6.14%
FCF growth 5Y3.12%
OCF growth 1Y12.55%
OCF growth 3Y3.31%
OCF growth 5Y2.15%
DANONE / BN.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BN.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for DANONE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DANONE (BN.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DANONE?
DANONE (BN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is DANONE?
The financial health rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.99%.