BILFINGER SE (GBF.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:GBF - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005909006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to GBF. GBF was compared to 43 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. GBF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. GBF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make GBF suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GBF was profitable.
GBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GBF has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GBF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GBF's Return On Assets of 5.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GBF outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
GBF has a better Return On Equity (13.80%) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
GBF has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.90%) than 83.72% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GBF is in line with the industry average of 7.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.10%) for GBF is below the current ROIC(9.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.18% | ||
| ROE | 13.8% | ||
| ROIC | 9.9% |
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)10.62%
ROE(5y)10.01%
ROIC(3y)7.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
GBF has a better Profit Margin (3.56%) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
GBF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.01%, GBF is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBF has grown nicely.
GBF has a Gross Margin of 10.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBF underperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
GBF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.56% | ||
| GM | 10.85% |
OM growth 3Y30.87%
OM growth 5Y45.08%
PM growth 3Y0.94%
PM growth 5Y44.82%
GM growth 3Y1.58%
GM growth 5Y2.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GBF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
GBF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GBF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GBF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GBF has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is not the best score and indicates that GBF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
GBF's Altman-Z score of 2.82 is amongst the best of the industry. GBF outperforms 88.37% of its industry peers.
GBF has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.12. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GBF would need 2.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GBF has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.12) than 83.72% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that GBF is not too dependend on debt financing.
GBF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. GBF outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that GBF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.36, GBF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.28 indicates that GBF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GBF has a Quick ratio of 1.28. This is in the better half of the industry: GBF outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GBF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.40%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.45% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
GBF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.30%.
Measured over the past years, GBF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.4%
EPS 3Y30.26%
EPS 5Y29.45%
EPS Q2Q%16.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.46%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%13.93%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, GBF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.84%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 15.58, GBF is valued correctly.
67.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GBF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.98.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.68, which indicates a correct valuation of GBF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GBF is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBF to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.38), we can say GBF is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GBF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GBF is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GBF.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GBF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of GBF may justify a higher PE ratio.
GBF's earnings are expected to grow with 12.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GBF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.07.
GBF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GBF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.46%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
37.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GBF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GBF is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP37.6%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
FRA:GBF (4/30/2025, 5:29:56 PM)
74.3
+0.3 (+0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.79B
Analysts80
Price Target76.67 (3.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.46%
DP37.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.4%
Min EPS beat(2)12.13%
Max EPS beat(2)16.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.23%
Min EPS beat(4)12.13%
Max EPS beat(4)22.09%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.58%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.77%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.79%
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)24.84%
PT rev (3m)25.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.59 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 5.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.16 |
EPS(TTM)4.77
EY6.42%
EPS(NY)5.43
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)6.41
OCFY8.63%
SpS133.94
BVpS34.59
TBVpS12.95
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)0.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.18% | ||
| ROE | 13.8% | ||
| ROCE | 12.99% | ||
| ROIC | 9.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.98% | ||
| OM | 5.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.56% | ||
| GM | 10.85% | ||
| FCFM | 3.53% |
ROA(3y)3.84%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)10.62%
ROE(5y)10.01%
ROIC(3y)7.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.97%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)38.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.32%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.96%
ROICexcg growth 5Y55.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y35.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y52.09%
OM growth 3Y30.87%
OM growth 5Y45.08%
PM growth 3Y0.94%
PM growth 5Y44.82%
GM growth 3Y1.58%
GM growth 5Y2.66%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 99.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score6
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)54.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.29%
Profit Quality(3y)174.52%
Profit Quality(5y)128.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.4%
EPS 3Y30.26%
EPS 5Y29.45%
EPS Q2Q%16.95%
EPS Next Y13.84%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.46%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%13.93%
Revenue Next Year6.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y4.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.77%
EBIT growth 3Y44.56%
EBIT growth 5Y49.56%
EBIT Next Year69.07%
EBIT Next 3Y25.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y106.38%
FCF growth 3Y49.07%
FCF growth 5Y58.29%
OCF growth 1Y66.51%
OCF growth 3Y27.99%
OCF growth 5Y24.22%