BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BCO • US1096961040

131.695 USD
+0.78 (+0.6%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 10:58 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BCO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCO against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While BCO has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BCO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BCO was profitable.
  • In the past year BCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years BCO has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years BCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • BCO has a Return On Assets (2.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 63.35%, BCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCO's Return On Invested Capital of 7.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCO is below the industry average of 10.58%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.26%) for BCO is below the current ROIC(7.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.45%
ROE 63.35%
ROIC 7.75%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)49.44%
ROE(5y)49.26%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
BCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of BCO (3.31%) is better than 61.25% of its industry peers.
  • BCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.82%, BCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of BCO (25.36%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • BCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.82%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 25.36%
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y9.07%
PM growth 5Y32.79%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
BCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCO is destroying value.
  • BCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • BCO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • BCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BCO Yearly Shares OutstandingBCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • BCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that BCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BCO has a Altman-Z score (1.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.55. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCO would need 9.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.55, BCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 14.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • BCO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (14.30) than 91.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.3
Debt/FCF 9.55
Altman-Z 1.68
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.17%
BCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BCO has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that BCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BCO has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCO outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BCO has a Quick ratio of 1.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCO outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
BCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.01% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, BCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.06% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.07% in the last year.
  • BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.01%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%37.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%6.04%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BCO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.22% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.83%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
Revenue Next 5Y5%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
BCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.31 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BCO.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCO is valued a bit cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • BCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22.
  • 82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.77, BCO is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.31
Fwd PE 14.22
BCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • BCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCO is cheaper than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.1
EV/EBITDA 10
BCO Per share dataBCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of BCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • BCO's earnings are expected to grow with 17.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.80%, BCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.80, BCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.81%!
  • BCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BCO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
BCO Yearly Dividends per shareBCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 24.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of BCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.81%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
BCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
BCO Dividend Payout.BCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BRINK'S CO/THE

NYSE:BCO (2/9/2026, 10:58:44 AM)

131.695

+0.78 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners100.23%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-1.16%
Market Cap5.47B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)170.10M
Analysts82.86
Price Target131.58 (-0.09%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.81%
DP24.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date02-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)22.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(4)36.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)9.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.31
Fwd PE 14.22
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 13.1
P/OCF 8.61
P/B 20.38
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10
EPS(TTM)7.61
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)9.26
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)10.05
FCFY7.63%
OCF(TTM)15.3
OCFY11.62%
SpS123.86
BVpS6.46
TBVpS-39.61
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number33.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.45%
ROE 63.35%
ROCE 10.25%
ROIC 7.75%
ROICexc 10.48%
ROICexgc 21.07%
OM 9.82%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 25.36%
FCFM 8.12%
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)49.44%
ROE(5y)49.26%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
ROICexc(3y)9.65%
ROICexc(5y)8.62%
ROICexgc(3y)20.73%
ROICexgc(5y)18.55%
ROCE(3y)9.42%
ROCE(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.02%
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y9.07%
PM growth 5Y32.79%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.3
Debt/FCF 9.55
Debt/EBITDA 4.88
Cap/Depr 77.39%
Cap/Sales 4.24%
Interest Coverage 2.13
Cash Conversion 80.79%
Profit Quality 245.56%
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 1.68
F-Score7
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)74.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.97%
Profit Quality(3y)289.66%
Profit Quality(5y)481.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.01%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%37.75%
EPS Next Y17.83%
EPS Next 2Y16.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.07%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%6.04%
Revenue Next Year4.71%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
Revenue Next 5Y5%
EBIT growth 1Y0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y8.6%
EBIT growth 5Y11.43%
EBIT Next Year55.09%
EBIT Next 3Y21.21%
EBIT Next 5Y18.65%
FCF growth 1Y7.6%
FCF growth 3Y-13.1%
FCF growth 5Y-0.03%
OCF growth 1Y11.06%
OCF growth 3Y-3.77%
OCF growth 5Y2.94%

BRINK'S CO/THE / BCO FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BRINK'S CO/THE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCO.


What is the valuation status for BCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BCO stock?

BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for BCO stock?

The financial health rating of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCO stock?

The dividend rating of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.81%.