DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
78.2 EUR
+0.8 (+1.03%)
Overall BN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BN against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent 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.
In the past 5 years BN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BN has a Return On Assets of 4.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BN outperforms 56.90% 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 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
BN has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BN outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BN is in line with the industry average of 7.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.83%) for BN is above the 3 year average (6.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
BN's Profit Margin of 6.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BN has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of BN (13.25%) is better than 77.59% of its industry peers.
BN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 50.47%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 13.25% | ||
| 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
Compared to 5 years ago, BN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that BN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.55, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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 68.97% of its industry peers.
BN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BN is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.95, BN is not doing good in the industry: 75.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BN (0.78) 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
BN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.47%.
BN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.54% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.60% on average over the past years.
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 6.84% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.65%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
EPS Next 5Y6.84%
Revenue Next Year0.54%
Revenue Next 2Y1.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.91, the valuation of BN can be described as rather expensive.
63.79% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, BN is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BN.
BN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BN is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.68, BN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%, BN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, BN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
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.
BN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
EPA:BN (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.2
+0.8 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.28B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts74.84
Price Target79.13 (1.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
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)2.32%
PT rev (3m)4.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.11 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)4.14
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.38%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.22%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.73
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 | 2.55 |
F-Score8
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Y7.65%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y7.31%
EPS Next 5Y6.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%
Revenue Next Year0.54%
Revenue Next 2Y1.69%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.38%
EBIT Next 3Y14.38%
EBIT Next 5Y10.86%
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 4 / 10 to BN.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for DANONE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 6 / 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.99%.