BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
43.68 EUR
+0.28 (+0.65%)
Taking everything into account, BC8 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BC8 was compared to 68 industry peers in the IT Services industry. BC8 is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. BC8 is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BC8 was profitable.
In the past year BC8 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BC8 has been profitable.
BC8 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.25%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.97%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.29%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC8 is in line with the industry average of 11.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.25% | ||
| ROE | 10.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.29% |
ROA(3y)6.7%
ROA(5y)6.98%
ROE(3y)14.8%
ROE(5y)15.62%
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)11.98%
1.3 Margins
BC8 has a Profit Margin (3.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
BC8 has a Operating Margin (4.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC8's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BC8 (18.07%) is worse than 80.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.39% | ||
| GM | 18.07% |
OM growth 3Y0.2%
OM growth 5Y6.64%
PM growth 3Y-3.72%
PM growth 5Y4.18%
GM growth 3Y1.35%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BC8 is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BC8 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BC8 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BC8 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BC8 has an Altman-Z score of 4.24. This indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BC8 has a better Altman-Z score (4.24) than 83.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BC8 is 1.84, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BC8, only 1.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BC8 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.84) than 73.53% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BC8 (0.21) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.63%
2.3 Liquidity
BC8 has a Current Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BC8 has a better Current ratio (1.68) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BC8's Quick ratio of 1.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 72.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BC8 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.07%.
Measured over the past 5 years, BC8 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.58% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.50% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%2.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BC8 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.43% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BC8 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.43%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BC8.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BC8.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BC8 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say BC8 is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.60, the valuation of BC8 can be described as rather expensive.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.35, BC8 is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BC8 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BC8 is more expensive than 69.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BC8.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.37
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC8 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BC8 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BC8 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.00%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
40.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BC8. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BC8's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.98%
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
FRA:BC8 (12/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.68
+0.28 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.50B
Revenue(TTM)6.35B
Net Income(TTM)215.25M
Analysts80
Price Target45.8 (4.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
DP40.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.27%
Max EPS beat(2)9.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.37%
Max EPS beat(4)9.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.08%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.94%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.16%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.75%
PT rev (1m)2.15%
PT rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 6.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)2.38
FCFY5.45%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY7.59%
SpS50.42
BVpS15.57
TBVpS6.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.37
Graham Number24.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.25% | ||
| ROE | 10.97% | ||
| ROCE | 11.68% | ||
| ROIC | 8.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.62% | ||
| OM | 4.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.39% | ||
| GM | 18.07% | ||
| FCFM | 4.72% |
ROA(3y)6.7%
ROA(5y)6.98%
ROE(3y)14.8%
ROE(5y)15.62%
ROIC(3y)12.02%
ROIC(5y)11.98%
ROICexc(3y)15.84%
ROICexc(5y)15.71%
ROICexgc(3y)29.63%
ROICexgc(5y)28.23%
ROCE(3y)16.94%
ROCE(5y)16.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.28%
OM growth 3Y0.2%
OM growth 5Y6.64%
PM growth 3Y-3.72%
PM growth 5Y4.18%
GM growth 3Y1.35%
GM growth 5Y4.79%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.24 |
F-Score5
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)72%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.35%
Profit Quality(3y)113.31%
Profit Quality(5y)113.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%2.27%
EPS Next Y-5.5%
EPS Next 2Y4.28%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.5%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%5.09%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.02%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.29%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year36.78%
EBIT Next 3Y17.89%
EBIT Next 5Y11.53%
FCF growth 1Y-31.78%
FCF growth 3Y27.55%
FCF growth 5Y27.87%
OCF growth 1Y-22.28%
OCF growth 3Y25.19%
OCF growth 5Y24.58%
BECHTLE AG / BC8.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BC8.DE.
What is the valuation status of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is expected to decline by -5.5% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.98%.