BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
26.8 EUR
+0.38 (+1.44%)
Overall BVI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BVI against 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years BVI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BVI has a Return On Assets of 10.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 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.
BVI has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BVI is in line with the industry average of 10.14%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.25%, BVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.50%, BVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
BVI's Gross Margin of 103.28% is amongst the best of the industry. BVI outperforms 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BVI is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BVI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that BVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BVI has a better Altman-Z score (3.23) than 77.42% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.04 is amongst the best of the industry. BVI outperforms 83.87% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.56, BVI is doing worse than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
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 of 1.17. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.17, BVI is doing good in 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.82% on average over the next years.
BVI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.63%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.28, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BVI.
70.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BVI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say BVI is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.07, the valuation of BVI can be described as rather expensive.
BVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BVI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BVI is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.16
PEG (5Y)3.09
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.30%, 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 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
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.
BVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPA:BVI (12/4/2025, 5:29:34 PM)
26.8
+0.38 (+1.44%)
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 Cap12.16B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.00M
Analysts81
Price Target34.25 (27.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
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 | 19.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.07 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.15 | ||
| P/B | 8.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.2 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY5.19%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.86%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.99%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY8.23%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.17
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)4.16
PEG (5Y)3.09
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 | 3.23 |
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 Y4.63%
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 5Y12.68%
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 5 / 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 4.63% in the next year.