BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
27.11 EUR
-0.35 (-1.27%)
Taking everything into account, BVI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BVI was compared to 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While BVI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BVI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- In the past 5 years BVI has always been profitable.
- BVI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BVI's Return On Assets of 10.02% is amongst the best of the industry. BVI outperforms 85.29% 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.56%, BVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BVI is in line with the industry average of 11.54%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of BVI (10.25%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BVI's Operating Margin of 14.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BVI outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
- BVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BVI has a Gross Margin of 103.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for BVI remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BVI has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that BVI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of BVI (3.28) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- BVI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 79.41% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that BVI has dependencies on debt financing.
- BVI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: BVI underperforms 67.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC2.31
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BVI has a Current ratio (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 61.76% 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.
- BVI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.23% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.12% in the past year.
- BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
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
- BVI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.82% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BVI.
- BVI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BVI is cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. BVI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.26, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BVI.
- BVI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- BVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BVI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BVI is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
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.
- BVI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)3.13
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%, BVI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, BVI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BVI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BVI grows each year by 32.58%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 64.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BVI. 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.
DP64.42%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPA:BVI (1/16/2026, 4:12:20 PM)
27.11
-0.35 (-1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners46.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.30B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.30M
Analysts80
Price Target34.06 (25.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
DP64.42%
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)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)-0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.29 | ||
| P/B | 8.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.59 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY5.13%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.91%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY8.13%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.18
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)3.13
Graham Number9.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.59% | ||
| ROCE | 22.82% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 103.06% | ||
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% | ||
| FCFM | 13.25% |
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 | 51.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score7
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC2.31
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 Y4.59%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.72%
Revenue Next 3Y5.15%
Revenue Next 5Y5.76%
EBIT growth 1Y10.12%
EBIT growth 3Y9.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.64%
EBIT Next Year37.12%
EBIT Next 3Y15.88%
EBIT Next 5Y11.73%
FCF growth 1Y23.54%
FCF growth 3Y8.5%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.59%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BUREAU VERITAS SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BUREAU VERITAS SA?
BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 4.59% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BVI stock?
The dividend rating of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.42%.