BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
27.14 EUR
+0.06 (+0.22%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BVI. 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
In the past year BVI was profitable.
In the past year BVI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
The Return On Assets of BVI (10.02%) is better than 87.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 45.56%, 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 15.55%, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% 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 10.38%.
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
The Profit Margin of BVI (10.25%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BVI has a Operating Margin of 14.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
BVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BVI (103.28%) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
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
BVI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BVI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BVI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BVI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.26 indicates that BVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BVI has a better Altman-Z score (3.26) than 80.65% 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.
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.
BVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BVI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC2.31
WACC6.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BVI has a better Current ratio (1.17) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.17, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BVI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.92%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.82% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BVI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.53 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BVI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say BVI is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.29 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BVI.
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 (34.42), we can say BVI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BVI.
61.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BVI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
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)4.22
PEG (5Y)3.13
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%, BVI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.20.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
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
BVI pays out 64.52% 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.
DP64.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPA:BVI (11/24/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
27.14
+0.06 (+0.22%)
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 Cap12.32B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.00M
Analysts81
Price Target34.25 (26.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
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)-0.07%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.31 | ||
| P/B | 8.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY5.12%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.9%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY8.13%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.17
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)4.22
PEG (5Y)3.13
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 | 3.26 |
F-Score7
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC2.31
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 Y4.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.13%
EBIT growth 1Y10.05%
EBIT growth 3Y9.06%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year37.54%
EBIT Next 3Y16.06%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
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 4.63% in the next year.