DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
78.46 EUR
+1.32 (+1.71%)
Overall BN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BN against 55 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While BN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
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 Return On Assets of 4.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.59%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BN has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.83%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
BN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
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
BN's Profit Margin of 6.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
BN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BN (13.25%) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
BN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.47%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BN is creating some value.
BN has more 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 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of BN (2.54) is better than 63.64% 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.
BN's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, BN is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.53%
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: 76.36% 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.
BN has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: BN underperforms 60.00% of 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.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.39% on average per year.
BN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y8%
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.98, BN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say BN is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.76, the valuation of BN can be described as rather expensive.
67.27% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BN.
BN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.79%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.34, BN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, BN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
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.
BN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPA:BN (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.46
+1.32 (+1.71%)
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 Cap53.46B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts74.84
Price Target80.89 (3.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
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)0.43%
PT rev (3m)2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.9 | ||
| P/B | 3.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)4.18
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.19%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.62
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
WACC6.53%
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 Y8%
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.38%
EBIT Next 3Y14.38%
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 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 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is DANONE?
The financial health rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 3 / 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%.