BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
26.34 EUR
-0.36 (-1.35%)
Taking everything into account, BVI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BVI was compared to 32 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.
In the past year BVI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BVI has been profitable.
BVI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.02%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI's Return On Equity of 45.56% is amongst the best of the industry. BVI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.55%, BVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BVI is in line with the industry average of 12.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.83%) for BVI is below the current ROIC(15.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.56% | ||
| ROIC | 15.55% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.4%
1.3 Margins
BVI has a Profit Margin of 10.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BVI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BVI (14.50%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
BVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 103.28%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% |
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.48%
PM growth 3Y2.57%
PM growth 5Y4.79%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BVI is creating value.
BVI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BVI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BVI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BVI has an Altman-Z score of 3.24. This indicates that BVI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BVI (3.24) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BVI is 3.04, which is a good value as it means it would take BVI, 3.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BVI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.04) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
BVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BVI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BVI is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC2.32
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
BVI has a Current Ratio of 1.17. 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 Current ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
BVI has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. 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 1.17. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
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.
Looking at the last year, BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.12% in the last 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.
BVI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.75%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.15%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.92%
Revenue Next 3Y5.31%
Revenue Next 5Y7.13%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.95, BVI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, BVI is valued a bit cheaper.
BVI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.78.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
BVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BVI.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BVI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.99
PEG (5Y)3.04
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%, BVI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, BVI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BVI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.56%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.56%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
64.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BVI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.15%
EPA:BVI (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.34
-0.36 (-1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.95B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.00M
Analysts81
Price Target34.09 (29.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.56%
DP64.52%
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)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.94 | ||
| P/B | 8.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.31 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.96%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY7.11%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY8.37%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.17
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)3.99
PEG (5Y)3.04
Graham Number9.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.56% | ||
| ROCE | 22.81% | ||
| ROIC | 15.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 103.18% | ||
| OM | 14.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% | ||
| FCFM | 13.26% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.4%
ROICexc(3y)16.61%
ROICexc(5y)14.86%
ROICexgc(3y)78.48%
ROICexgc(5y)69.86%
ROCE(3y)17.36%
ROCE(5y)15.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.24%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.48%
PM growth 3Y2.57%
PM growth 5Y4.79%
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 | 51.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
F-Score7
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC2.32
Cap/Depr(3y)49.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)144.21%
Profit Quality(5y)231.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.92%
EPS 3Y8.85%
EPS 5Y6.23%
EPS Q2Q%1.56%
EPS Next Y4.75%
EPS Next 2Y6.66%
EPS Next 3Y7.15%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y4.92%
Revenue Next 3Y5.31%
Revenue Next 5Y7.13%
EBIT growth 1Y10.05%
EBIT growth 3Y9.06%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year37.23%
EBIT Next 3Y15.96%
EBIT Next 5Y12.68%
FCF growth 1Y23.58%
FCF growth 3Y8.48%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.6%
OCF growth 3Y8.18%
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 5 / 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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BVI stock?
The financial health rating of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is 5 / 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 4.75% in the next year.