BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:BVI • FR0006174348

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26.42 EUR
+0.18 (+0.69%)
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This BVI.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BVI.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BVI was profitable.
  • 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.
BVI.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBVI.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BVI (8.32%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 34.37%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BVI (12.94%) is better than 74.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.32%
ROE 34.37%
ROIC 12.94%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BVI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBVI.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • BVI's Profit Margin of 9.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BVI outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BVI's Operating Margin of 14.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BVI outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BVI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 103.32%, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BVI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.23%
PM (TTM) 9.09%
GM 103.32%
OM growth 3Y4.94%
OM growth 5Y9.95%
PM growth 3Y3.26%
PM growth 5Y27.27%
GM growth 3Y2.38%
GM growth 5Y1.59%
BVI.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBVI.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

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2. BVI.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BVI is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for BVI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
BVI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingBVI.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
BVI.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBVI.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that BVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.21, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BVI is 3.59, which is a good value as it means it would take BVI, 3.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.59, BVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.60. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • BVI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BVI is outperformed by 67.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF 3.59
Altman-Z 3.21
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC7.39%
BVI.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBVI.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.53 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of BVI (1.53) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.53, BVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.53
BVI.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBVI.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. BVI.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.90% over the past year.
  • BVI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.28% yearly.
  • BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.61%.
  • Measured over the past years, BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.9%
EPS 3Y6.37%
EPS 5Y17.28%
EPS Q2Q%4.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BVI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.70% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BVI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.49%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
BVI.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBVI.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
BVI.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBVI.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. BVI.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • BVI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.61.
  • BVI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BVI is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, BVI is valued a bit cheaper.
  • BVI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.82.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. BVI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.61
Fwd PE 16.82
BVI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBVI.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.96
EV/EBITDA 11.23
BVI.PA Per share dataBVI.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of BVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y9.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%

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5. BVI.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, BVI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BVI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.52%

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 Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
BVI.PA Yearly Dividends per shareBVI.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • BVI pays out 73.13% 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.
DP73.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
BVI.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBVI.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
BVI.PA Dividend Payout.BVI.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BVI.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BVI.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BUREAU VERITAS SA

EPA:BVI (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

26.42

+0.18 (+0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners47.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.99B
Revenue(TTM)6.47B
Net Income(TTM)588.00M
Analysts79.09
Price Target34.69 (31.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.52%
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
DP73.13%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.61
Fwd PE 16.82
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 13.96
P/OCF 11.92
P/B 7.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.23
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY7.16%
OCF(TTM)2.22
OCFY8.39%
SpS14.25
BVpS3.77
TBVpS-2.11
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number10.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.32%
ROE 34.37%
ROCE 18.77%
ROIC 12.94%
ROICexc 18%
ROICexgc 74.01%
OM 14.23%
PM (TTM) 9.09%
GM 103.32%
FCFM 13.28%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y4.94%
OM growth 5Y9.95%
PM growth 3Y3.26%
PM growth 5Y27.27%
GM growth 3Y2.38%
GM growth 5Y1.59%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.6
Debt/FCF 3.59
Debt/EBITDA 2.24
Cap/Depr 49.08%
Cap/Sales 2.27%
Interest Coverage 22.6
Cash Conversion 82.48%
Profit Quality 146.04%
Current Ratio 1.53
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 3.21
F-Score8
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC1.75
Cap/Depr(3y)51.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.41%
Profit Quality(3y)142.57%
Profit Quality(5y)147.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.9%
EPS 3Y6.37%
EPS 5Y17.28%
EPS Q2Q%4.05%
EPS Next Y10.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.53%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.61%
Revenue growth 3Y4.6%
Revenue growth 5Y7.04%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.49%
EBIT growth 1Y1.47%
EBIT growth 3Y9.77%
EBIT growth 5Y17.7%
EBIT Next Year33.65%
EBIT Next 3Y14.8%
EBIT Next 5Y12.82%
FCF growth 1Y0.4%
FCF growth 3Y6.81%
FCF growth 5Y3.86%
OCF growth 1Y0.45%
OCF growth 3Y6.4%
OCF growth 5Y4.45%

BUREAU VERITAS SA / BVI.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BVI.PA.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) stock?

BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is 18.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.01.


What is the expected EPS growth for BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is expected to grow by 10.64% in the next year.