BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BBU - BMG162341090
36 USD
-0.32 (-0.88%)
Overall BBU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BBU against 7 industry peers in the Industrial Conglomerates industry. BBU has an average financial health and profitability rating. BBU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BBU has reported negative net income.
- BBU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years BBU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- BBU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BBU has a Return On Assets (-0.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -5.69%, BBU is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BBU (4.85%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBU is below the industry average of 7.93%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.85%) for BBU is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.18% | ||
| ROE | -5.69% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)0.19%
ROA(5y)0.16%
ROE(3y)8.56%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
1.3 Margins
- BBU has a Operating Margin of 14.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: BBU outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBU has grown nicely.
- BBU's Gross Margin of 18.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBU outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.9% |
OM growth 3Y28.36%
OM growth 5Y18.01%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.78%
GM growth 5Y4.96%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBU is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BBU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for BBU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- BBU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BBU is 32.93, which is on the high side as it means it would take BBU, 32.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BBU (32.93) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- BBU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 18.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BBU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 18.12. This is in the lower half of the industry: BBU underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 18.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC6.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- BBU has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that BBU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BBU has a Current ratio of 1.71. This is in the better half of the industry: BBU outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that BBU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BBU's Quick ratio of 1.41 is amongst the best of the industry. BBU outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BBU have decreased strongly by -113.72% in the last year.
- Looking at the last year, BBU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -40.36% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BBU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-113.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-120.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-40.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.15%
Sales Q2Q%-25.05%
3.2 Future
- BBU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 187.44% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BBU will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -53.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y411.08%
EPS Next 2Y187.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-79.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-53.53%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BBU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- BBU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.50.
- 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. BBU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- BBU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BBU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BBU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BBU's earnings are expected to grow with 187.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y187.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BBU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- BBU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.50.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BBU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BBU has a limited annual growth rate of 0.87%.
- BBU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BBU has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of BBU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BBU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of BBU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-15.67%
EPS Next 2Y187.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:BBU (1/16/2026, 11:00:22 PM)
36
-0.32 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryIndustrial Conglomerates
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Inst Owners33.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.05B
Revenue(TTM)27.79B
Net Income(TTM)-134.00M
Analysts80
Price Target22.44 (-37.67%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio1.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.87%
DP-15.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-105.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-160.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-50.49%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)73.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)148.89%
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)1.24%
PT rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
EPS(TTM)-1.11
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.13
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)9.55
FCFY26.53%
OCF(TTM)24.54
OCFY68.16%
SpS198.1
BVpS16.78
TBVpS-212.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.18% | ||
| ROE | -5.69% | ||
| ROCE | 6.14% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.81% | ||
| OM | 14.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.9% | ||
| FCFM | 4.82% |
ROA(3y)0.19%
ROA(5y)0.16%
ROE(3y)8.56%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
ROICexc(3y)4.53%
ROICexc(5y)4.35%
ROICexgc(3y)9.8%
ROICexgc(5y)8.92%
ROCE(3y)5.41%
ROCE(5y)5.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.73%
OM growth 3Y28.36%
OM growth 5Y18.01%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.78%
GM growth 5Y4.96%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 18.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 68.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 48.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)65.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)65%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-113.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-120.14%
EPS Next Y411.08%
EPS Next 2Y187.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-40.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.15%
Sales Q2Q%-25.05%
Revenue Next Year-79.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-53.53%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.94%
EBIT growth 3Y22.63%
EBIT growth 5Y16.66%
EBIT Next Year-46.53%
EBIT Next 3Y-14.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y385.71%
FCF growth 3Y36.79%
FCF growth 5Y-6.19%
OCF growth 1Y99.54%
OCF growth 3Y22.89%
OCF growth 5Y8.8%
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT / BBU FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BBU.
What is the valuation status of BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT?
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) stock?
The financial health rating of BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BBU stock?
The dividend rating of BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PT-UNIT (BBU) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -15.67%.