BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BCO - US1096961040 - Common Stock
112.18 USD
+1.28 (+1.15%)
BCO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCO while its profitability can be described as average. BCO is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BCO has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BCO has a Return On Assets of 2.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BCO outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
BCO has a Return On Equity of 63.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCO outperforms 98.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCO (7.12%) is better than 62.20% of its industry peers.
BCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.26%. This is below the industry average of 10.38%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 63.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% |
ROA(3y)2.16%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)49.44%
ROE(5y)49.26%
ROIC(3y)7.26%
ROIC(5y)6.71%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 3.21%, BCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
BCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.30%, BCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 25.16%, BCO is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.21% | ||
| GM | 25.16% |
OM growth 3Y2.39%
OM growth 5Y4.78%
PM growth 3Y9.07%
PM growth 5Y32.79%
GM growth 3Y3.31%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCO is destroying value.
BCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BCO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that BCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BCO's Altman-Z score of 1.57 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCO is outperformed by 62.20% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCO is 11.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take BCO, 11.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 52.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 15.60 is on the high side and indicates that BCO has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BCO (15.60) is worse than 86.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 15.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BCO has a Current ratio (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BCO has a Quick ratio of 1.51. This is in the better half of the industry: BCO outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BCO have decreased strongly by -10.55% in the last 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.17% in the past 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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%7.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%3.78%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.78%
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BCO is cheaper than 74.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.97, the valuation of BCO can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.55.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCO is valued a bit cheaper than 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BCO's earnings are expected to grow with 20.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)1.32
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, BCO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, BCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BCO grows each year by 9.81%, which is quite nice.
BCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
26.00% 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.
DP26%
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
NYSE:BCO (11/3/2025, 12:01:42 PM)
112.18
+1.28 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-1.5%
Market Cap4.67B
Revenue(TTM)5.07B
Net Income(TTM)162.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target131.07 (16.84%)
Short Float %1.65%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.81%
DP26%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)29.6%
Min EPS beat(2)22.51%
Max EPS beat(2)36.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.32%
Max EPS beat(4)36.7%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.1%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.15%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)11.83%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.17 | ||
| P/B | 18.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
EPS(TTM)7.04
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)9.37
Fwd EY8.35%
FCF(TTM)8.35
FCFY7.44%
OCF(TTM)13.73
OCFY12.24%
SpS121.7
BVpS6.11
TBVpS-40.23
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)1.32
Graham Number31.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 63.9% | ||
| ROCE | 9.34% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.35% | ||
| OM | 9.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.21% | ||
| GM | 25.16% | ||
| FCFM | 6.86% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 15.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.94 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 213.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.57 |
F-Score5
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-10.55%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%7.19%
EPS Next Y17.78%
EPS Next 2Y17.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%3.78%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.98%
EBIT growth 3Y8.6%
EBIT growth 5Y11.43%
EBIT Next Year54.62%
EBIT Next 3Y22.2%
EBIT Next 5Y18.65%
FCF growth 1Y-2.19%
FCF growth 3Y-13.1%
FCF growth 5Y-0.03%
OCF growth 1Y5.13%
OCF growth 3Y-3.77%
OCF growth 5Y2.94%
BRINK'S CO/THE / BCO FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCO.
What is the valuation status of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is expected to grow by 17.78% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) stock?
The dividend rating of BRINK'S CO/THE (BCO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26%.