167.1 USD
-1.64 (-0.97%)
Overall BCPC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BCPC against 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BCPC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BCPC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, BCPC could be worth investigating further 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.
- In the past 5 years BCPC has always 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 92.68% of its industry peers.
- BCPC's Return On Equity of 11.50% is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
- BCPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.44%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCPC is above the industry average of 6.11%.
- 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 93.90% 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 85.37% 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 70.73% 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
- BCPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying 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
- BCPC has an Altman-Z score of 11.14. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BCPC has a Altman-Z score of 11.14. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 98.78% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BCPC (0.96) is better than 96.34% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that BCPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BCPC (0.12) is better than 89.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC15.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that BCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.72, BCPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.67, BCPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.51% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.55% on average over the past years.
- BCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.55%.
- BCPC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.18% yearly.
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 11.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- BCPC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.25%
EPS Next 5Y11.22%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.62, BCPC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- BCPC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive.
- BCPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.40.
- BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BCPC is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say BCPC is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BCPC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of BCPC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)5.14
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BCPC has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
- BCPC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.28.
- 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 | 0.58% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BCPC grows each year by 11.02%, which is quite nice.
- BCPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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 3Y11.25%
NASDAQ:BCPC (1/20/2026, 1:04:32 PM)
167.1
-1.64 (-0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners92.79%
Inst Owner Change0.89%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.44%
Market Cap5.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts80
Price Target194.82 (16.59%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio1.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
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)-4.82%
PT rev (3m)-4.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.4 | ||
| P/S | 5.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.85 | ||
| P/B | 4.17 | ||
| P/tB | 17.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.23 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)5.68
Fwd EY3.4%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY2.99%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY3.72%
SpS31.29
BVpS40.07
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)5.14
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 | 11.14 |
F-Score8
WACC15.38%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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 3Y11.25%
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 3Y6.01%
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 33.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.17.
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%.