BARCO N.V. (BAR.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:BAR - BE0974362940 - Common Stock
14.25 EUR
+0.06 (+0.42%)
Taking everything into account, BAR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BAR was compared to 53 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. BAR has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BAR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BAR was profitable.
In the past year BAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
BAR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years BAR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BAR (7.10%) is better than 92.45% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.09%, BAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BAR's Return On Invested Capital of 7.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BAR outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
BAR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.25%. This is below the industry average of 10.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.42%) for BAR is above the 3 year average (7.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.42% |
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)9.3%
ROE(5y)5.7%
ROIC(3y)7.25%
ROIC(5y)4.83%
1.3 Margins
BAR has a better Profit Margin (7.99%) than 84.91% of its industry peers.
BAR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BAR (7.95%) is better than 77.36% of its industry peers.
BAR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.80%, BAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BAR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.99% | ||
| GM | 40.8% |
OM growth 3Y51.51%
OM growth 5Y-8.88%
PM growth 3Y81.95%
PM growth 5Y-5.47%
GM growth 3Y4.44%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BAR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BAR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BAR has more shares outstanding
BAR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.41 indicates that BAR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BAR has a better Altman-Z score (4.41) than 83.02% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BAR is 0.83, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BAR, only 0.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.83, BAR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that BAR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, BAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
BAR has a Current Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that BAR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.49, BAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BAR has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that BAR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BAR (1.74) is better than 83.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 42.81% over the past year.
BAR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.09% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BAR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BAR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.81%
EPS 3Y91.91%
EPS 5Y-8.09%
EPS Q2Q%170%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.58%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BAR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.52% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y41.2%
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.13%
EPS Next 5Y16.52%
Revenue Next Year3.66%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.17%
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
BAR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BAR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
BAR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.40 indicates a correct valuation of BAR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BAR is valued a bit cheaper than 69.81% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BAR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say BAR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BAR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BAR is cheaper than 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BAR is valued a bit cheaper than 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BAR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BAR may justify a higher PE ratio.
BAR's earnings are expected to grow with 21.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.57%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.81, BAR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BAR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.57% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BAR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.79%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
57.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BAR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BAR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.24%
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.13%
EBR:BAR (9/23/2025, 11:07:01 AM)
14.25
+0.06 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners19.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners25.25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.32B
Analysts72.73
Price Target14.57 (2.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.57% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.79%
DP57.24%
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)0.5%
PT rev (3m)2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.18%
EPS(NY)0.99
Fwd EY6.95%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)1.57
OCFY10.99%
SpS10.4
BVpS7.49
TBVpS6.25
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.1% | ||
| ROE | 11.09% | ||
| ROCE | 9.44% | ||
| ROIC | 7.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.64% | ||
| OM | 7.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.99% | ||
| GM | 40.8% | ||
| FCFM | 11.18% |
ROA(3y)6.2%
ROA(5y)3.79%
ROE(3y)9.3%
ROE(5y)5.7%
ROIC(3y)7.25%
ROIC(5y)4.83%
ROICexc(3y)11.1%
ROICexc(5y)7.42%
ROICexgc(3y)13.91%
ROICexgc(5y)9.35%
ROCE(3y)8.96%
ROCE(5y)5.96%
ROICexcg growth 3Y46.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-18.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y49.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.64%
OM growth 3Y51.51%
OM growth 5Y-8.88%
PM growth 3Y81.95%
PM growth 5Y-5.47%
GM growth 3Y4.44%
GM growth 5Y0.53%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.41 |
F-Score6
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)96.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.19%
Profit Quality(3y)72.79%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.81%
EPS 3Y91.91%
EPS 5Y-8.09%
EPS Q2Q%170%
EPS Next Y41.2%
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y21.13%
EPS Next 5Y16.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.58%
Revenue Next Year3.66%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.17%
EBIT growth 1Y12.98%
EBIT growth 3Y59.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.29%
EBIT Next Year119.14%
EBIT Next 3Y36.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.2%
FCF growth 1Y472.66%
FCF growth 3Y7.54%
FCF growth 5Y2.61%
OCF growth 1Y170.42%
OCF growth 3Y12.83%
OCF growth 5Y5.68%