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

NYSE:BCO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1096961040 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

82.25  -1.14 (-1.37%)

Fundamental Rating

5

BCO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While BCO belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on BCO. Finally BCO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BCO was profitable.
BCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BCO had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

BCO has a Return On Assets (2.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCO (80.27%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BCO (7.29%) is better than 61.45% 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 10.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.29%) for BCO is above the 3 year average (7.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.51%
ROE 80.27%
ROIC 7.29%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BCO (3.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCO has grown nicely.
BCO has a better Operating Margin (9.00%) than 66.27% of its industry peers.
BCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BCO (25.23%) is worse than 63.86% of its industry peers.
BCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9%
PM (TTM) 3.29%
GM 25.23%
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 2015 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

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
BCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BCO Yearly Shares OutstandingBCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

BCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.56. 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 1.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCO is outperformed by 66.27% of its industry peers.
BCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 53.39. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCO would need 53.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 53.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 42.17% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 18.15 is on the high side and indicates that BCO has dependencies on debt financing.
BCO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (18.15) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 18.15
Debt/FCF 53.39
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.07%
BCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BCO's Current ratio of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.52 indicates that BCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BCO's Quick ratio of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BCO outperforms 59.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 1.52
BCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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

BCO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.23%.
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 1.97% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.23%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%0.88%

3.2 Future

BCO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.89% yearly.
BCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y15.6%
EPS Next 3Y20.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
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 2014 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 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.89, the valuation of BCO can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCO is cheaper than 81.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of BCO can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: BCO is cheaper than 91.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.85, BCO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.89
Fwd PE 9.03
BCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

BCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCO is cheaper than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
BCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.87
EV/EBITDA 8.23
BCO Per share dataBCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BCO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
BCO's earnings are expected to grow with 20.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y15.6%
EPS Next 3Y20.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, BCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%

5.2 History

The dividend of BCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.81%!
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
BCO Yearly Dividends per shareBCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

25.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP25.67%
EPS Next 2Y15.6%
EPS Next 3Y20.89%
BCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

BRINK'S CO/THE

NYSE:BCO (5/23/2025, 2:32:59 PM)

82.25

-1.14 (-1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners99.79%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins Owners0.48%
Ins Owner Change9.34%
Market Cap3.55B
Analysts82.86
Price Target127.5 (55.02%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio2.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.18%
Yearly Dividend0.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.81%
DP25.67%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years28
Ex-Date05-19 2025-05-19 (0.255)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.98%
Min EPS beat(2)11.25%
Max EPS beat(2)36.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.32%
Max EPS beat(4)36.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.77%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.88%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)11.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.33%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.4%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.89
Fwd PE 9.03
P/S 0.71
P/FCF 48.87
P/OCF 11.77
P/B 17.27
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.23
EPS(TTM)6.92
EY8.41%
EPS(NY)9.11
Fwd EY11.08%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY8.5%
SpS116.26
BVpS4.76
TBVpS-38.87
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.51%
ROE 80.27%
ROCE 9.49%
ROIC 7.29%
ROICexc 9.72%
ROICexgc 19.96%
OM 9%
PM (TTM) 3.29%
GM 25.23%
FCFM 1.45%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.62%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 18.15
Debt/FCF 53.39
Debt/EBITDA 5.02
Cap/Depr 78.6%
Cap/Sales 4.56%
Interest Coverage 2.05
Cash Conversion 40.61%
Profit Quality 44.01%
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 1.52
Altman-Z 1.56
F-Score8
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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)-6.23%
EPS 3Y12.27%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%6.58%
EPS Next Y11.12%
EPS Next 2Y15.6%
EPS Next 3Y20.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y6.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.35%
Sales Q2Q%0.88%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y3.78%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y5%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.41%
EBIT growth 3Y8.6%
EBIT growth 5Y11.43%
EBIT Next Year47.18%
EBIT Next 3Y19.65%
EBIT Next 5Y18.65%
FCF growth 1Y-77.3%
FCF growth 3Y-13.1%
FCF growth 5Y-0.03%
OCF growth 1Y-40.93%
OCF growth 3Y-3.77%
OCF growth 5Y2.94%