BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BCPC • US0576652004
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This BCPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BCPC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BCPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- BCPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years BCPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BCPC has a better Return On Assets (9.18%) than 93.98% of its industry peers.
- BCPC's Return On Equity of 12.31% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 83.13% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.74%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCPC is above the industry average of 6.51%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.73%) for BCPC is below the current ROIC(10.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.18% | ||
| ROE | 12.31% | ||
| ROIC | 10.74% |
ROA(3y)8.04%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)11.2%
ROIC(3y)9.73%
ROIC(5y)9.26%
1.3 Margins
- BCPC has a Profit Margin of 14.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
- BCPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.18%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BCPC (35.74%) is better than 71.08% of its industry peers.
- BCPC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.93% | ||
| GM | 35.74% |
OM growth 3Y8.72%
OM growth 5Y4.66%
PM growth 3Y10.11%
PM growth 5Y4.42%
GM growth 3Y6.28%
GM growth 5Y2.35%
2. BCPC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BCPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BCPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.53 indicates that BCPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BCPC has a better Altman-Z score (9.53) than 98.80% of its industry peers.
- BCPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.96. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BCPC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.96 is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 96.39% of its industry peers.
- BCPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.13, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC15.62%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.07 indicates that BCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BCPC has a Current ratio (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BCPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.33, BCPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. BCPC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.58% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, BCPC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.18% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BCPC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.75% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.58%
EPS 3Y8.43%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%15.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5Y8.07%
Sales Q2Q%9.84%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCPC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.17% on average per year.
- BCPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.9%
EPS Next 2Y7.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.86%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable.
- 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. BCPC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.42, BCPC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- BCPC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- BCPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.61.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.97 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
- BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. BCPC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- BCPC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BCPC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- BCPC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)3.53
EPS Next 2Y7.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
5. BCPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.58%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BCPC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.12.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BCPC grows each year by 11.12%, which is quite nice.
- BCPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BCPC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.12%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
5.3 Sustainability
- BCPC pays out 18.27% 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.
DP18.27%
EPS Next 2Y7.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
BCPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
166.96
+1.04 (+0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-20 2026-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners92.27%
Inst Owner Change-1.18%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change6.05%
Market Cap5.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.04B
Net Income(TTM)154.84M
Analysts80
Price Target200.69 (20.2%)
Short Float %1.06%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.12%
DP18.27%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years26
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.05%
Max EPS beat(2)1.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.56%
Max EPS beat(4)1.03%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.5%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.1%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)3.01%
PT rev (3m)-1.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.97 | ||
| P/S | 5.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.69 | ||
| P/B | 4.25 | ||
| P/tB | 19.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.2 |
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)5.76
Fwd EY3.45%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)6.76
OCFY4.05%
SpS32.38
BVpS39.26
TBVpS8.67
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)3.53
Graham Number67.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.18% | ||
| ROE | 12.31% | ||
| ROCE | 13.86% | ||
| ROIC | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.6% | ||
| OM | 20.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.93% | ||
| GM | 35.74% | ||
| FCFM | 16.69% |
ROA(3y)8.04%
ROA(5y)7.73%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)11.2%
ROIC(3y)9.73%
ROIC(5y)9.26%
ROICexc(3y)10.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.8%
ROICexgc(3y)32.89%
ROICexgc(5y)30.94%
ROCE(3y)12.56%
ROCE(5y)11.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.94%
OM growth 3Y8.72%
OM growth 5Y4.66%
PM growth 3Y10.11%
PM growth 5Y4.42%
GM growth 3Y6.28%
GM growth 5Y2.35%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.53 |
F-Score9
WACC15.62%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)79.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.41%
Profit Quality(3y)120.02%
Profit Quality(5y)114.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.58%
EPS 3Y8.43%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%15.93%
EPS Next Y11.9%
EPS Next 2Y7.09%
EPS Next 3Y9.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5Y8.07%
Sales Q2Q%9.84%
Revenue Next Year6.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.86%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.75%
EBIT growth 3Y12.25%
EBIT growth 5Y13.1%
EBIT Next Year28.42%
EBIT Next 3Y12.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.27%
FCF growth 3Y25.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.2%
OCF growth 1Y18.99%
OCF growth 3Y16.07%
OCF growth 5Y7.55%
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BCPC.
Can you provide the valuation status for BALCHEM CORP?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BCPC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 32.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.25.
Is the dividend of BALCHEM CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.27%.