DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
77 EUR
-0.4 (-0.52%)
Taking everything into account, BN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BN was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.20%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BN has a Return On Equity of 11.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 64.41% of its industry peers.
BN has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.83%) than 66.10% 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 7.13%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.72%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
BN's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BN's Operating Margin of 13.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
BN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BN has a Gross Margin of 50.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 79.66% 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
BN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
BN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.83, BN is doing worse than 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.95, BN is not doing good in the industry: 74.58% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.54% in the past 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 6.39% yearly.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.59 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BN is on the same level as its industry peers.
BN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.41, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BN.
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 61.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 18.29 | ||
| 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.
The decent profitability rating of BN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%. 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 3.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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.
The dividend of BN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.34%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPA:BN (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
77
-0.4 (-0.52%)
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 Cap52.47B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts74.84
Price Target80.89 (5.05%)
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)2.66%
PT rev (3m)4.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.64 | ||
| P/B | 3.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.11 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)4.18
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.33%
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 | 2.55 |
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 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 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.99%.