BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
28.14 EUR
-0.08 (-0.28%)
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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BVI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent 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.
In the past 5 years BVI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.02%, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 45.59%, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.56%, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% 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 10.81%.
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 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BVI has a Operating Margin of 14.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BVI has remained more or less at the same level.
BVI has a better Gross Margin (103.28%) than 96.88% of its industry peers.
BVI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BVI 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
An Altman-Z score of 3.32 indicates that BVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BVI has a better Altman-Z score (3.32) than 78.13% 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 amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 84.38% 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
ROIC/WACC2.28
WACC6.82%
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.
BVI has a Current ratio of 1.18. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BVI has a better Quick ratio (1.18) than 65.63% 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, BVI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.23% on average per year.
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
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 Y4.63%
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.24, BVI is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. BVI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.93 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BVI.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BVI.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, BVI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.88 |
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)4.37
PEG (5Y)3.25
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.18%.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.35.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
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.
BVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPA:BVI (11/14/2025, 5:35:15 PM)
28.14
-0.08 (-0.28%)
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 Cap12.77B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.40M
Analysts81
Price Target34.25 (21.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% |
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)-0.07%
PT rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.76 | ||
| P/B | 8.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.65%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY7.84%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.18
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)4.37
PEG (5Y)3.25
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 | 3.32 |
F-Score7
WACC6.82%
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 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 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3Y9.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.64%
EBIT Next Year37.54%
EBIT Next 3Y16.06%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
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 3 / 10 to BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 4.63% in the next year.