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BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BRY - Nasdaq - US08579X1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.56  +0.11 (+3.19%)

After market: 3.55 -0.01 (-0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall BRY gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BRY against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BRY while its profitability can be described as average. BRY is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BRY had positive earnings in the past year.
BRY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BRY reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years BRY had a positive operating cash flow.
BRY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBRY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

BRY has a Return On Assets of 5.51%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BRY outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Equity (11.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.12%, BRY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.51%
ROE 11.41%
ROIC 12.12%
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)0.14%
ROE(3y)11.32%
ROE(5y)0.32%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BRY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBRY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BRY (9.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BRY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 27.17%, BRY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.95% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BRY has a better Gross Margin (60.68%) than 66.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRY has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.17%
PM (TTM) 9.4%
GM 60.68%
OM growth 3Y11.4%
OM growth 5Y-15.2%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.17%
GM growth 3Y-7.51%
GM growth 5Y-5.5%
BRY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBRY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRY is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BRY remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BRY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BRY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BRY Yearly Shares OutstandingBRY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M
BRY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBRY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that BRY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.35, BRY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.05% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.92. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BRY would need 2.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BRY has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.92) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BRY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.92
Altman-Z 1.35
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC7.87%
BRY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBRY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that BRY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.80, BRY is doing worse than 70.48% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BRY has a worse Quick ratio (0.70) than 71.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.7
BRY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBRY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BRY have decreased strongly by -55.30% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.28% on average over the past years.
BRY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.42%.
BRY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.3%
EPS 3Y-4.27%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-6.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.42%
Revenue growth 3Y19.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.02%
Sales Q2Q%118.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BRY will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.24% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BRY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
BRY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBRY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M
BRY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBRY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.03, the valuation of BRY can be described as very cheap.
BRY's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRY is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.35 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BRY.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BRY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.03
Fwd PE 6.35
BRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BRY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRY is cheaper than 98.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRY is valued cheaper than 98.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.88
EV/EBITDA 1.68
BRY Per share dataBRY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BRY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%, BRY has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BRY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.12.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, BRY pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%

5.2 History

The dividend of BRY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 35.10%!
BRY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BRY Yearly Dividends per shareBRY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

74.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of BRY has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP74.93%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.24%
BRY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBRY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -500M -1B
BRY Dividend Payout.BRY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BRY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BERRY CORP

NASDAQ:BRY (3/7/2025, 8:08:34 PM)

After market: 3.55 -0.01 (-0.28%)

3.56

+0.11 (+3.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-12 2025-03-12/amc
Inst Owners87.72%
Inst Owner Change-2.33%
Ins Owners2.56%
Ins Owner Change0.83%
Market Cap273.91M
Analysts74
Price Target6.8 (91.01%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio1.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.1%
DP74.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.77%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.02%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.37%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.02%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)94.34%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)62.89%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)58.1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)26.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)10.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)42.11%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)22.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)63.05%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.43%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.31%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.52%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.03
Fwd PE 6.35
P/S 0.31
P/FCF 1.88
P/OCF 1.1
P/B 0.37
P/tB 0.37
EV/EBITDA 1.68
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY16.57%
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY15.75%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY53.21%
OCF(TTM)3.22
OCFY90.51%
SpS11.55
BVpS9.52
TBVpS9.52
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.51%
ROE 11.41%
ROCE 17.95%
ROIC 12.12%
ROICexc 12.2%
ROICexgc 12.2%
OM 27.17%
PM (TTM) 9.4%
GM 60.68%
FCFM 16.39%
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)0.14%
ROE(3y)11.32%
ROE(5y)0.32%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y26.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y26.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.06%
OM growth 3Y11.4%
OM growth 5Y-15.2%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.17%
GM growth 3Y-7.51%
GM growth 5Y-5.5%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.92
Debt/EBITDA 0.97
Cap/Depr 60.32%
Cap/Sales 11.49%
Interest Coverage 6.99
Cash Conversion 60.33%
Profit Quality 174.43%
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 1.35
F-Score9
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)78.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)21.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.3%
EPS 3Y-4.27%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-6.67%
EPS Next Y16.65%
EPS Next 2Y5.88%
EPS Next 3Y-6.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.42%
Revenue growth 3Y19.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.02%
Sales Q2Q%118.67%
Revenue Next Year-5.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6139.3%
EBIT growth 3Y33.6%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.55%
EBIT Next Year256.11%
EBIT Next 3Y48.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.33%
FCF growth 3Y3.26%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.16%
OCF growth 3Y0.36%
OCF growth 5Y14.02%