BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
27.14 EUR
-0.06 (-0.22%)
BVI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 87.50% 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of BVI (15.55%) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BVI is in line with the industry average of 10.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.55%) for BVI is above the 3 year average (11.83%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 10.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BVI outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.50%, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 103.28%, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.88% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has less shares outstanding
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 3.27. This indicates that BVI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BVI (3.27) is better than 78.13% 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 81.25% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.56, BVI is doing worse than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
ROIC/WACC2.31
WACC6.73%
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 62.50% of 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.17, BVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.12%.
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
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 7.13% 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 5Y7.13%
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 19.53.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, BVI is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.28, the valuation of BVI can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BVI.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.35. BVI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
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 3.32%, BVI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
BVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BVI grows each year by 32.56%, which is quite nice.
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.
BVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPA:BVI (12/31/2025, 1:54:56 PM)
27.14
-0.06 (-0.22%)
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 Cap12.32B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.00M
Analysts81
Price Target34.06 (25.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
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)-0.56%
PT rev (3m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.31 | ||
| P/B | 8.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY5.12%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.9%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY8.13%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.17
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)4.25
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 | 3.27 |
F-Score7
WACC6.73%
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 Y4.59%
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 5Y7.13%
EBIT growth 1Y10.05%
EBIT growth 3Y9.06%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year37.12%
EBIT Next 3Y15.88%
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 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 8 / 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 4.59% in the next year.