DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
76.82 EUR
+0.62 (+0.81%)
BN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While BN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, BN is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BN had a positive cash flow from operations.
BN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BN's Return On Assets of 4.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
BN has a better Return On Equity (11.59%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.83%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 6.36%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (6.72%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BN has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.25%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BN's Gross Margin of 50.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 78.33% 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 | 13.25% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BN has an Altman-Z score of 2.54. This is not the best score and indicates that BN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BN has a better Altman-Z score (2.54) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BN is 5.07, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BN, 5.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.07, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.83) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, BN is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line with its industry peers.
| 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%.
Measured over the past years, BN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.60% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.09% on average per year.
BN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.09%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
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 20.54.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BN is on the same level as its industry peers.
BN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BN.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say BN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
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)2.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.29.
BN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% |
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
BN pays out 74.99% of its income as dividend. 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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
76.82
+0.62 (+0.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.34B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts75.33
Price Target80.89 (5.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.82% |
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)2.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.61 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.35%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.57
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
WACC6.45%
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 5Y6.09%
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 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.6%
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.
What is the valuation status for BN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DANONE (BN.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is DANONE (BN.PA) stock?
DANONE (BN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DANONE (BN.PA) is 20.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.3.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DANONE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DANONE (BN.PA) is expected to grow by 7.99% in the next year.