155.2 USD
-1.01 (-0.65%)
Overall BCPC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BCPC against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BCPC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, BCPC is valued expensive at the moment. This makes BCPC very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
BCPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BCPC has been profitable.
BCPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCPC's Return On Assets of 8.98% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.50%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.44%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.80%. This is above the industry average of 6.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.80%) for BCPC is below the current ROIC(10.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.5% | ||
| ROIC | 10.44% |
ROA(3y)7.15%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)10.9%
ROE(5y)10.78%
ROIC(3y)8.8%
ROIC(5y)8.82%
1.3 Margins
BCPC's Profit Margin of 14.72% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 95.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BCPC (20.23%) is better than 86.42% of its industry peers.
BCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.82%, BCPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCPC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 35.82% |
OM growth 3Y6.43%
OM growth 5Y3.44%
PM growth 3Y3.85%
PM growth 5Y1.7%
GM growth 3Y5.02%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCPC is creating some value.
BCPC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BCPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.47 indicates that BCPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BCPC has a better Altman-Z score (10.47) than 98.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCPC is 0.96, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BCPC, only 0.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BCPC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that BCPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.12, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC8.64%
2.3 Liquidity
BCPC has a Current Ratio of 2.72. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.72, BCPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCPC has a Quick ratio of 1.67. This is in the better half of the industry: BCPC outperforms 67.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.33% over the past year.
BCPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.33%
EPS 3Y7.05%
EPS 5Y6.55%
EPS Q2Q%19.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.51%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BCPC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.23, the valuation of BCPC can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCPC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCPC is more expensive than 60.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, BCPC is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.54, BCPC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 65.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, BCPC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BCPC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BCPC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)4.77
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, BCPC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.02%!
BCPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BCPC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.02%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
BCPC pays out 18.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BCPC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.95%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
NASDAQ:BCPC (12/1/2025, 11:08:38 AM)
155.2
-1.01 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.92%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap5.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target204.68 (31.88%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
Yearly Dividend0.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.02%
DP18.95%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.39%
Max EPS beat(2)1.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.56%
Max EPS beat(4)1.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.7%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.39%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.53%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.88%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.54 | ||
| P/S | 4.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.94 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | 16.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.61 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.2%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY3.21%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY4.01%
SpS31.29
BVpS40.07
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)4.77
Graham Number66.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.5% | ||
| ROCE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 10.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.99% | ||
| OM | 20.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.72% | ||
| GM | 35.82% | ||
| FCFM | 15.94% |
ROA(3y)7.15%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)10.9%
ROE(5y)10.78%
ROIC(3y)8.8%
ROIC(5y)8.82%
ROICexc(3y)9.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.39%
ROICexgc(3y)30.05%
ROICexgc(5y)29.29%
ROCE(3y)11.26%
ROCE(5y)11.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.05%
OM growth 3Y6.43%
OM growth 5Y3.44%
PM growth 3Y3.85%
PM growth 5Y1.7%
GM growth 3Y5.02%
GM growth 5Y1.43%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.47 |
F-Score8
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)80.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.53%
Profit Quality(3y)110.66%
Profit Quality(5y)119.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.33%
EPS 3Y7.05%
EPS 5Y6.55%
EPS Q2Q%19.47%
EPS Next Y19.93%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.51%
Revenue Next Year8.15%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y5.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.58%
EBIT growth 3Y12.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.9%
EBIT Next Year40.84%
EBIT Next 3Y15.37%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y37.88%
FCF growth 3Y5.93%
FCF growth 5Y8.77%
OCF growth 1Y27.59%
OCF growth 3Y4.28%
OCF growth 5Y7.89%
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BCPC.
What is the valuation status for BCPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BALCHEM CORP (BCPC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BCPC stock?
BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 31.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
The dividend rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.95%.