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DANONE (BSN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BSN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock

77.34 EUR
+0.54 (+0.7%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

BSN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While BSN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, BSN is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BSN was profitable.
BSN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BSN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BSN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BSN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBSN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.20%, BSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
BSN's Return On Equity of 11.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BSN outperforms 68.25% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.83%, BSN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BSN is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.38%) for BSN is below the current ROIC(6.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
BSN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBSN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

BSN has a better Profit Margin (6.72%) than 73.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BSN has remained more or less at the same level.
BSN has a Operating Margin of 13.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BSN outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
BSN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BSN (50.47%) is better than 84.13% of its industry peers.
BSN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
BSN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBSN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BSN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BSN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BSN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BSN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BSN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingBSN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
BSN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBSN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that BSN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BSN's Altman-Z score of 2.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BSN outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
BSN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is a neutral value as BSN would need 5.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BSN's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BSN outperforms 73.02% of its industry peers.
BSN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating BSN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.83, BSN is doing worse than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 5.07
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.45%
BSN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBSN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

BSN has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that BSN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, BSN is doing worse than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that BSN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BSN (0.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.78
BSN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBSN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BSN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.47%.
BSN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BSN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.54% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BSN 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

Based on estimates for the next years, BSN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.09%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%

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.
BSN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBSN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10B 20B 30B
BSN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBSN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BSN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BSN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, BSN is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.47, the valuation of BSN can be described as rather expensive.
60.32% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BSN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BSN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say BSN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.68
Fwd PE 18.47
BSN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBSN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BSN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BSN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.37
EV/EBITDA 11.1
BSN.DE Per share dataBSN.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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 BSN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BSN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, BSN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BSN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%

5.2 History

The dividend of BSN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
BSN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareBSN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

BSN pays out 74.99% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BSN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
BSN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBSN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
BSN.DE Dividend Payout.BSN.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BSN.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DANONE

FRA:BSN (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

77.34

+0.54 (+0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-07 2025-10-07
Earnings (Next)02-20 2026-02-20/amc
Inst Owners54.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.70B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts75.33
Price Target80.85 (4.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%
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)-0.1%
PT rev (3m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.68
Fwd PE 18.47
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 18.37
P/OCF 13.7
P/B 3.32
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.1
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.44%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.3%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.09%
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 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.6%
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 / BSN.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BSN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BSN.DE.


What is the valuation status for BSN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DANONE (BSN.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is DANONE (BSN.DE) stock?

DANONE (BSN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DANONE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DANONE (BSN.DE) is expected to grow by 7.99% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DANONE sustainable?

The dividend rating of DANONE (BSN.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.99%.