BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BSP - GB0002634946 - Common Stock
19.675 EUR
+0.09 (+0.43%)
Taking everything into account, BSP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BSP was compared to 45 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BSP while its profitability can be described as average. BSP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BSP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BSP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BSP has been profitable.
BSP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BSP (5.49%) is better than 75.56% of its industry peers.
BSP has a better Return On Equity (18.24%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
BSP has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BSP outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BSP is in line with the industry average of 9.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.70%) for BSP is above the 3 year average (8.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.49% | ||
| ROE | 18.24% | ||
| ROIC | 8.7% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)16.2%
ROE(5y)20.05%
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)8.6%
1.3 Margins
BSP has a Profit Margin of 7.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: BSP outperforms 64.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BSP has declined.
BSP has a Operating Margin of 9.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BSP outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
BSP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.97%, BSP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BSP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.21% | ||
| GM | 62.97% |
OM growth 3Y-1.32%
OM growth 5Y-0.72%
PM growth 3Y-6.19%
PM growth 5Y-1.61%
GM growth 3Y0.6%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BSP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BSP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BSP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BSP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BSP has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is not the best score and indicates that BSP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BSP has a Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BSP outperforms 48.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BSP is 4.53, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BSP, 4.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BSP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.53) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that BSP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, BSP is not doing good in the industry: 71.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
BSP has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that BSP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BSP (0.96) is worse than 82.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that BSP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BSP (0.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BSP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.10% on average per year.
BSP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.60%.
BSP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.76%
EPS 3Y12.56%
EPS 5Y8.1%
EPS Q2Q%10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%9.12%
3.2 Future
BSP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.77% yearly.
BSP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y12.09%
EPS Next 5Y13.77%
Revenue Next Year8.58%
Revenue Next 2Y7.84%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.52%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.29, BSP is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BSP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BSP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BSP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BSP is valued cheaper than 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, BSP is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BSP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BSP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BSP is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BSP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BSP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BSP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)3
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y12.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%, BSP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BSP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.90. BSP pays more dividend than 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BSP has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BSP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.50%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
50.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BSP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BSP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.43%
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y12.09%
FRA:BSP (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.675
+0.09 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap59.07B
Revenue(TTM)27.41B
Net Income(TTM)1.98B
Analysts77.78
Price Target24.15 (22.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.5%
DP50.43%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0.29%
PT rev (3m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.9 | ||
| P/B | 4.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.81
EY4.12%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY4.03%
OCF(TTM)1.24
OCFY6.29%
SpS10.46
BVpS4.14
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)3
Graham Number8.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.49% | ||
| ROE | 18.24% | ||
| ROCE | 10.18% | ||
| ROIC | 8.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.51% | ||
| OM | 9.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.21% | ||
| GM | 62.97% | ||
| FCFM | 7.59% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)16.2%
ROE(5y)20.05%
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)8.6%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc(3y)36.39%
ROICexgc(5y)39.39%
ROCE(3y)10.09%
ROCE(5y)10.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.08%
OM growth 3Y-1.32%
OM growth 5Y-0.72%
PM growth 3Y-6.19%
PM growth 5Y-1.61%
GM growth 3Y0.6%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 105.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
F-Score8
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)105.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)142.34%
Profit Quality(5y)118.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.76%
EPS 3Y12.56%
EPS 5Y8.1%
EPS Q2Q%10.97%
EPS Next Y13.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y12.09%
EPS Next 5Y13.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%9.12%
Revenue Next Year8.58%
Revenue Next 2Y7.84%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.52%
EBIT growth 1Y4.73%
EBIT growth 3Y9.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.75%
EBIT Next Year41.71%
EBIT Next 3Y18.2%
EBIT Next 5Y16.15%
FCF growth 1Y-29.76%
FCF growth 3Y11.64%
FCF growth 5Y19.64%
OCF growth 1Y-15.35%
OCF growth 3Y17.06%
OCF growth 5Y19.7%
BAE SYSTEMS PLC / BSP.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BAE SYSTEMS PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BSP.DE.
What is the valuation status of BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BSP stock?
BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BSP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE) is 24.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.76.
How sustainable is the dividend of BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BAE SYSTEMS PLC (BSP.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.43%.