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
- In the past year BN was profitable.
- BN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 4.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
- BN's Return On Equity of 10.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
- BN has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 68.25% 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 7.47%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.51%) for BN is below the current ROIC(7.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.66%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BN has declined.
- BN has a better Operating Margin (13.43%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- BN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BN (50.62%) is better than 87.30% of its industry peers.
- BN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BN is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BN has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, BN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BN has an Altman-Z score of 2.39. 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 Altman-Z score (2.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.29. This is a neutral value as BN would need 5.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.29) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.73, BN is doing worse than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- BN has a Current Ratio of 0.90. 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 worse Current ratio (0.90) than 74.60% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BN (0.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
- BN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.61% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.34% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.93% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.81% on average per year.
- 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 Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BN.
- BN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say BN is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.82, which indicates a correct 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.72, BN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- BN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BN is cheaper than 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.55 |
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)2.41
PEG (5Y)6.92
EPS Next 2Y7.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.85%
5. BN.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.20%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, BN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, BN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.46%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- BN pays out 75.94% 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.
DP75.94%
EPS Next 2Y7.63%
EPS Next 3Y7.85%
BN.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:BN (3/20/2026, 5:18:14 PM)
68.71
-0.71 (-1.02%)
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 Cap46.82B
Revenue(TTM)27.28B
Net Income(TTM)1.82B
Analysts75.15
Price Target80.9 (17.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
Yearly Dividend2.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
DP75.94%
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)0.21%
PT rev (3m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.55 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY5.53%
EPS(NY)4.09
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY8.07%
SpS40.04
BVpS24.83
TBVpS-9.13
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)6.92
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
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
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.
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 18.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.77.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DANONE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DANONE (BN.PA) is expected to grow by 7.51% in the next year.