BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
27.88 EUR
-0.44 (-1.55%)
Taking everything into account, BVI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BVI was compared to 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While BVI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BVI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BVI had positive earnings in the past year.
BVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BVI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BVI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BVI has a Return On Assets of 10.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 45.59%, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.56%, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.84%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.84%) for BVI is below the current ROIC(15.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.59% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.84%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.25%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.51%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BVI has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 103.28%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BVI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% |
OM growth 3Y1.18%
OM growth 5Y0.5%
PM growth 3Y2.59%
PM growth 5Y4.81%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BVI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
BVI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BVI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BVI has an Altman-Z score of 3.33. This indicates that BVI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.33, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BVI would need 3.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.04, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that BVI has dependencies on debt financing.
BVI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
ROIC/WACC2.28
WACC6.81%
2.3 Liquidity
BVI has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that BVI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.18, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that BVI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BVI has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.23% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.12% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.12% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.92%
EPS 3Y8.85%
EPS 5Y6.23%
EPS Q2Q%1.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.59% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
EPS Next 5Y7.59%
Revenue Next Year4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y6.95%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BVI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.06.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BVI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
BVI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.66.
BVI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say BVI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BVI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BVI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of BVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)3.22
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, BVI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BVI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BVI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.58%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
BVI pays out 64.39% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BVI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
EPA:BVI (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.88
-0.44 (-1.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.65B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.40M
Analysts80
Price Target34.25 (22.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
DP64.39%
Div Incr Years4
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)-0.44%
PT rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.65 | ||
| P/B | 8.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.91 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.99%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.71%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY7.91%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.18
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)3.22
Graham Number9.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.59% | ||
| ROCE | 22.82% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 103.04% | ||
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% | ||
| FCFM | 13.24% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.84%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
ROICexc(3y)16.62%
ROICexc(5y)14.87%
ROICexgc(3y)78.54%
ROICexgc(5y)69.9%
ROCE(3y)17.37%
ROCE(5y)15.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.26%
OM growth 3Y1.18%
OM growth 5Y0.5%
PM growth 3Y2.59%
PM growth 5Y4.81%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.33 |
F-Score7
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC2.28
Cap/Depr(3y)49.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)144.23%
Profit Quality(5y)231.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.92%
EPS 3Y8.85%
EPS 5Y6.23%
EPS Q2Q%1.56%
EPS Next Y5.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
EPS Next 5Y7.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
Revenue Next Year4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y6.95%
EBIT growth 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3Y9.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.64%
EBIT Next Year37.54%
EBIT Next 3Y16.06%
EBIT Next 5Y12.48%
FCF growth 1Y23.47%
FCF growth 3Y8.5%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.19%
OCF growth 5Y4.06%
BUREAU VERITAS SA / BVI.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BUREAU VERITAS SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BVI.PA.
What is the valuation status of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BVI stock?
BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BVI stock?
The financial health rating of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BUREAU VERITAS SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is expected to grow by 5.29% in the next year.