BECHTLE AG (BC8.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:BC8 - DE0005158703 - Common Stock
36.39 EUR
-0.25 (-0.68%)
Taking everything into account, BC8 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BC8 was compared to 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While BC8 has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. BC8 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BC8 was profitable.
BC8 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
BC8 has a better Return On Assets (5.29%) than 61.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.21%, 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 8.37%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BC8 is significantly below the industry average of 21.24%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BC8 (3.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.91%, BC8 is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC8 has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BC8 (18.01%) is worse than 82.86% of its industry peers.
BC8's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BC8 is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BC8 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BC8 remains at a similar level compared to 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 4.00 indicates that BC8 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BC8 has a Altman-Z score of 4.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. BC8 outperforms 85.71% 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.
BC8 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is in the better half of the industry: BC8 outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BC8 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC6.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that BC8 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BC8 (1.70) is better than 81.43% of its industry peers.
BC8 has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that BC8 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.42, BC8 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BC8 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.27%.
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 9.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.03%
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.45%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.41, the valuation of BC8 can be described as rather expensive.
BC8's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BC8 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say BC8 is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.17, BC8 is valued on the expensive side.
BC8's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BC8 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BC8 is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.71% 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 | 13.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.82
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC8 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.86, BC8 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BC8 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
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
BC8 pays out 41.25% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
FRA:BC8 (11/3/2025, 12:23:11 PM)
36.39
-0.25 (-0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.59B
Revenue(TTM)6.28B
Net Income(TTM)213.83M
Analysts82.11
Price Target44.84 (23.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
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)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY7.34%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY9.62%
SpS49.81
BVpS15.14
TBVpS7.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.82
Graham Number24.06
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%
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-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 |
F-Score4
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC1.28
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-5.03%
EPS Next 2Y4.24%
EPS Next 3Y6.48%
EPS Next 5Y9.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y3.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.84%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.65%
EBIT growth 3Y6.14%
EBIT growth 5Y10.1%
EBIT Next Year36.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.72%
EBIT Next 5Y12.14%
FCF growth 1Y15.41%
FCF growth 3Y27.55%
FCF growth 5Y27.87%
OCF growth 1Y14.88%
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.
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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 -5.03% 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 41.25%.