BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BCPC • US0576652004
177.5 USD
-2 (-1.11%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
177.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 4:27:32 PM
Taking everything into account, BCPC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCPC was compared to 83 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. BCPC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes BCPC very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BCPC was profitable.
- 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 93.98% of its industry peers.
- BCPC has a better Return On Equity (11.50%) than 81.93% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BCPC (10.44%) is better than 85.54% of its industry peers.
- BCPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.80%. This is above the industry average of 6.07%.
- 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 has a Profit Margin of 14.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 95.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
- BCPC has a better Operating Margin (20.23%) than 86.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 35.82%, BCPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCPC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BCPC has more shares outstanding
- BCPC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BCPC has an Altman-Z score of 11.72. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 11.72, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCPC (0.96) is better than 95.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that BCPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- BCPC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC15.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that BCPC has no problem at all paying 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 74.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that BCPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.67, BCPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.55% in the past 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, BCPC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.22% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
EPS Next 5Y11.22%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3Y5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.71, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BCPC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BCPC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. BCPC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.23, the valuation of BCPC can be described as expensive.
- BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. BCPC is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BCPC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCPC is more expensive than 75.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BCPC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- BCPC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)5.46
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BCPC has a yearly dividend return of 0.54%, which is pretty low.
- BCPC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.16.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.95%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
177.5
-2 (-1.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-20 2026-02-20/bmo
Inst Owners92.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.29%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change6.05%
Market Cap5.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts80
Price Target194.82 (9.76%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
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)-4.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.23 | ||
| P/S | 5.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.43 | ||
| P/tB | 18.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.62 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY2.8%
EPS(NY)5.68
Fwd EY3.2%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY3.51%
SpS31.29
BVpS40.07
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)5.46
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 | 11.72 |
F-Score8
WACC15.22%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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 Y19.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
EPS Next 5Y11.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.51%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3Y5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
EBIT growth 1Y18.58%
EBIT growth 3Y12.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.9%
EBIT Next Year42.04%
EBIT Next 3Y16.31%
EBIT Next 5Y14.17%
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 6 / 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 35.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.43.
Is the dividend of BALCHEM CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.95%.