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.
- In the past 5 years BCPC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BCPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BCPC has a Return On Assets of 9.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 93.90% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.31%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCPC is above the industry average of 6.49%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.93%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BCPC's Operating Margin of 20.18% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
- BCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of BCPC (35.74%) is better than 73.17% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCPC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- BCPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BCPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BCPC has an Altman-Z score of 9.33. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BCPC has a Altman-Z score of 9.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 100.00% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.96) than 96.34% 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.
- BCPC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC15.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- BCPC has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- BCPC has a Current ratio (2.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of BCPC (1.33) is comparable to the rest of the 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 15.10% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.75% in the past year. This is quite good.
- BCPC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.1%
EPS 3Y8.43%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5Y8.07%
Sales Q2Q%8.06%
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 10.29% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.61%
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.71 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCPC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- BCPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.85 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCPC is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BCPC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCPC is valued a bit cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.66 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of BCPC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)3.35
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
5. BCPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.55%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BCPC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.03.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.55, BCPC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
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 Years16
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- BCPC pays out 18.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- BCPC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.27%
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
BCPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
161.52
-0.1 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Industry Strength61.49
Industry Growth40.99
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners92.11%
Inst Owner Change1.25%
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner Change5.55%
Market Cap5.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.04B
Net Income(TTM)154.84M
Analysts80
Price Target204.51 (26.62%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.12%
DP18.27%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years27
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)1.91%
PT rev (3m)4.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.85 | ||
| P/S | 4.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.89 | ||
| P/B | 4.11 | ||
| P/tB | 18.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.66 |
EPS(TTM)5.26
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)6.02
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY3.35%
OCF(TTM)6.76
OCFY4.19%
SpS32.38
BVpS39.26
TBVpS8.67
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)3.35
Graham Number68.1624 (-57.8%)
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 | 9.33 |
F-Score9
WACC15.64%
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)15.1%
EPS 3Y8.43%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%9.02%
EPS Next Y12.61%
EPS Next 2Y8.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.75%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5Y8.07%
Sales Q2Q%8.06%
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 Year29.34%
EBIT Next 3Y13.73%
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.
How profitable is BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?
BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is BALCHEM CORP?
The financial health rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 8 / 10.
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%.