DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
77.76 EUR
-0.5 (-0.64%)
Overall BN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BN against 61 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor 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.
BN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BN has always been profitable.
BN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BN (4.20%) is better than 65.08% 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.
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 7.37%.
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 74.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BN has remained more or less at the same level.
BN's Operating Margin of 13.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 76.19% 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 79.37% 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BN has been reduced compared to 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 2.55. 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 (2.55) than 68.25% 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 73.02% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that 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 65.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BN has a Current ratio of 0.95. This is in the lower half of the industry: BN underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that BN may have some problems paying 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
BN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.47%.
Measured over the past years, BN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.54% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.39% on average over the next years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.79, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BN.
BN's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. BN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.57, the valuation of BN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BN is more expensive than 60.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. BN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
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)2.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, BN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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 (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
77.76
-0.5 (-0.64%)
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 Cap52.98B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts74.84
Price Target80.89 (4.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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)2.22%
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)0.79%
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 | 20.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.78 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY5.38%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.26%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.6
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
WACC6.46%
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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.99%.