BRF SA (BRFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BRFS • US10552T1079
3.38 USD
-0.44 (-11.52%)
At close: Sep 22, 2025
3.49 USD
+0.11 (+3.25%)
After Hours: 9/22/2025, 9:29:07 PM
Taking everything into account, BRFS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BRFS was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While BRFS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BRFS. BRFS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make BRFS a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BRFS had positive earnings in the past year.
- BRFS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BRFS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years BRFS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BRFS has a Return On Assets of 5.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRFS outperforms 76.40% of its industry peers.
- BRFS's Return On Equity of 21.28% is amongst the best of the industry. BRFS outperforms 92.13% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BRFS (12.38%) is better than 88.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 21.28% | ||
| ROIC | 12.38% |
ROA(3y)-1.3%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)-6.8%
ROE(5y)0.14%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.61%, BRFS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRFS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of BRFS (11.29%) is better than 76.40% of its industry peers.
- BRFS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BRFS (26.31%) is better than 62.92% of its industry peers.
- BRFS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.61% | ||
| GM | 26.31% |
OM growth 3Y21.97%
OM growth 5Y3.91%
PM growth 3Y82.05%
PM growth 5Y42.54%
GM growth 3Y8.77%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRFS is still creating some value.
- BRFS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- BRFS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BRFS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.09 indicates that BRFS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BRFS's Altman-Z score of 2.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRFS outperforms 48.31% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BRFS is 2.59, which is a good value as it means it would take BRFS, 2.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BRFS (2.59) is better than 82.02% of its industry peers.
- BRFS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.30, BRFS is not doing good in the industry: 77.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- BRFS has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that BRFS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BRFS has a Current ratio (1.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BRFS has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that BRFS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.05, BRFS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BRFS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 59.91%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 37.09% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- BRFS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.10%.
- BRFS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.91%
EPS 3Y46.31%
EPS 5Y37.09%
EPS Q2Q%-22.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.28%
Revenue growth 5Y12.91%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%
3.2 Future
- BRFS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.99% yearly.
- BRFS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.53%
EPS Next 2Y-3.05%
EPS Next 3Y-5.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BRFS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.05.
- BRFS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRFS is cheaper than 89.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRFS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82 indicates a reasonable valuation of BRFS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRFS is valued cheaper than 91.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. BRFS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRFS is valued cheaper than 95.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- 94.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRFS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of BRFS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as BRFS's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-3.05%
EPS Next 3Y-5.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.17%, BRFS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BRFS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.29. BRFS pays more dividend than 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, BRFS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.17% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BRFS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.52%!
- BRFS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- BRFS pays out 31.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y-3.05%
EPS Next 3Y-5.99%
BRF SA / BRFS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BRF SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BRFS.
Can you provide the valuation status for BRF SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BRF SA (BRFS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of BRFS stock?
BRF SA (BRFS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BRFS stock?
The financial health rating of BRF SA (BRFS) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BRFS stock?
The dividend rating of BRF SA (BRFS) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.92%.