BRF SA (BRFS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
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
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BRFS. BRFS was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BRFS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BRFS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally 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
- In the past year BRFS was profitable.
- In the past year BRFS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BRFS reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years BRFS had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.28%, BRFS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRFS's Return On Invested Capital of 12.38% is amongst the best of the industry. BRFS outperforms 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
- BRFS has a better Profit Margin (5.61%) than 74.16% of its industry peers.
- BRFS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BRFS's Operating Margin of 11.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRFS outperforms 76.40% of its industry peers.
- BRFS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BRFS has a better Gross Margin (26.31%) than 62.92% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRFS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- BRFS 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 BRFS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BRFS has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BRFS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BRFS outperforms 48.31% of its industry peers.
- BRFS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.59. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BRFS would need 2.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.59, BRFS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRFS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BRFS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRFS underperforms 77.53% of its industry peers.
| 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- BRFS has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is in the better half of the industry: BRFS outperforms 64.04% of its industry peers.
| 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
- Looking at the last year, BRFS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.10% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BRFS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.99% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BRFS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.38% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of BRFS.
- 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 27.09.
- BRFS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82.
- BRFS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRFS is cheaper than 91.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- BRFS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 95.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRFS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- BRFS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRFS is cheaper than 94.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BRFS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- BRFS has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 2.27. BRFS pays more dividend than 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRFS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y-3.05%
EPS Next 3Y-5.99%
3.38
-0.44 (-11.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-13 2025-08-13/amc
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13
Inst Owners25.73%
Inst Owner Change-99.68%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.41B
Revenue(TTM)63.95B
Net Income(TTM)3.59B
Analysts78.46
Price Target4.94 (46.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.52%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.43%
Max EPS beat(2)23.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-47.78%
Max EPS beat(4)23.85%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)30.62%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-163.19%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-245.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.91%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.67%
PT rev (1m)1.31%
PT rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)27.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 2.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.42
EY12.43%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY10.18%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY33.14%
OCF(TTM)1.49
OCFY44.18%
SpS7.48
BVpS1.97
TBVpS1.22
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.58% | ||
| ROE | 21.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.93% | ||
| ROIC | 12.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25% | ||
| OM | 11.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.61% | ||
| GM | 26.31% | ||
| FCFM | 14.99% |
ROA(3y)-1.3%
ROA(5y)-0.07%
ROE(3y)-6.8%
ROE(5y)0.14%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.1%
OM growth 3Y21.97%
OM growth 5Y3.91%
PM growth 3Y82.05%
PM growth 5Y42.54%
GM growth 3Y8.77%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.04 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score9
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)82.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.91%
EPS 3Y46.31%
EPS 5Y37.09%
EPS Q2Q%-22.3%
EPS Next Y17.53%
EPS Next 2Y-3.05%
EPS Next 3Y-5.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.28%
Revenue growth 5Y12.91%
Sales Q2Q%2.91%
Revenue Next Year6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y5.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y64.5%
EBIT growth 3Y32.08%
EBIT growth 5Y17.33%
EBIT Next Year38.73%
EBIT Next 3Y9.09%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y754.47%
FCF growth 3Y106.49%
FCF growth 5Y47.37%
OCF growth 1Y224.01%
OCF growth 3Y40.04%
OCF growth 5Y33.71%
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%.