BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
38.18 EUR
+0.04 (+0.1%)
Taking everything into account, BC8 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BC8 was compared to 71 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BC8 has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. BC8 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BC8 was profitable.
BC8 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BC8 has always been profitable.
BC8 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BC8's Return On Assets of 5.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BC8 (11.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BC8 has a Return On Invested Capital (8.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BC8 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.29% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% |
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 (3.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BC8's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BC8 has a Operating Margin (4.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
BC8's Gross Margin of 18.01% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 is outperformed by 81.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.41% | ||
| GM | 18.01% |
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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BC8 is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BC8 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
BC8 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BC8 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.05 indicates that BC8 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BC8 has a Altman-Z score of 4.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. BC8 outperforms 83.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BC8 is 2.34, which is a good value as it means it would take BC8, 2.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.34, BC8 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
BC8 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BC8's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 63.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC12.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BC8's Current ratio of 1.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC8 outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BC8 (1.42) is better than 69.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BC8 have decreased strongly by -18.27% in the last year.
BC8 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.58% yearly.
BC8 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.21%.
Measured over the past years, BC8 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.27%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.23% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.54%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.35%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.46, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BC8.
BC8's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.02. BC8 is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BC8.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.66. BC8 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC8 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.61% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BC8 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BC8 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.96
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC8 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.54, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
BC8's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BC8 grows each year by 16.00%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
41.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BC8. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BC8 is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP41.25%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.52%
FRA:BC8 (9/9/2025, 9:08:54 AM)
38.18
+0.04 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.81B
Analysts80
Price Target44.02 (15.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)16%
DP41.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.37%
Max EPS beat(2)9.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.76%
Max EPS beat(4)9.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.48%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.49%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.48%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.73%
PT rev (1m)-0.63%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.9 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | 5.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY6.99%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY9.17%
SpS49.81
BVpS15.14
TBVpS7.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.29% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROCE | 11.8% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.12% | ||
| OM | 4.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.41% | ||
| GM | 18.01% | ||
| FCFM | 5.36% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.87%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 157.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
F-Score4
WACC12.52%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)-18.27%
EPS 3Y1.89%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
EPS Next Y-4.54%
EPS Next 2Y4.29%
EPS Next 3Y6.52%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%
Revenue Next Year3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y5.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.65%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year37.94%
EBIT Next 3Y17.48%
EBIT Next 5Y10.22%
FCF growth 1Y15.41%
FCF growth 3Y27.55%
FCF growth 5Y27.87%
OCF growth 1Y14.88%
OCF growth 3Y25.19%
OCF growth 5Y24.58%