BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BCPC - US0576652004 - Common Stock
155.93 USD
-1.06 (-0.68%)
Taking everything into account, BCPC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BCPC was compared to 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 quite expensive at the moment. 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
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.
In the past 5 years BCPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.98%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.50%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.44%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% 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 6.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.44%) for BCPC is above the 3 year average (8.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 95.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BCPC has grown nicely.
BCPC's Operating Margin of 20.23% 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 (35.82%) is better than 71.95% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BCPC has been increased compared to 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 10.53. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BCPC's Altman-Z score of 10.53 is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 100.00% 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 96.34% of its industry peers.
BCPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BCPC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12 is amongst the best of the industry. BCPC outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC8.57%
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.
BCPC has a better Current ratio (2.72) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
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 better Quick ratio (1.67) than 69.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.33%, which is quite good.
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.
Measured over the past years, BCPC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.18% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.68% on average over the next years.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.37 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BCPC.
62.20% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCPC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. BCPC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.67, BCPC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCPC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BCPC is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BCPC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.95% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BCPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BCPC is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.75 |
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)1.57
PEG (5Y)4.79
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BCPC has a yearly dividend return of 0.57%, which is pretty low.
BCPC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BCPC grows each year by 11.02%, which is quite nice.
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
18.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCPC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BCPC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.95%
EPS Next 2Y13.43%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
NASDAQ:BCPC (11/14/2025, 11:22:51 AM)
155.93
-1.06 (-0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.92%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap5.06B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target204.68 (31.26%)
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
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)0.17%
PT rev (3m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.67 | ||
| P/S | 4.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 16.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.75 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY3.19%
OCF(TTM)6.21
OCFY3.98%
SpS31.22
BVpS39.98
TBVpS9.67
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)4.79
Graham Number66.87
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 | 10.53 |
F-Score8
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 31.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.9.
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%.