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Overall BCPC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BCPC against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BCPC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BCPC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make BCPC suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCPC was profitable.
In the past year BCPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
BCPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BCPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BCPC has a Return On Assets of 8.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.50%, BCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCPC outperforms 85.54% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BCPC is above the industry average of 6.09%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.72%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.23%, BCPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BCPC's Gross Margin of 35.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCPC outperforms 71.08% of its industry peers.
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
The debt/assets ratio for BCPC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BCPC has an Altman-Z score of 10.32. This indicates that BCPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BCPC's Altman-Z score of 10.32 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BCPC (0.96) is better than 96.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that BCPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
BCPC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.12) than 89.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC15.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.72 indicates that BCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BCPC has a better Current ratio (2.72) than 75.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that BCPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BCPC (1.67) is better than 68.67% 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.
BCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.55%.
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
BCPC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.25% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
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.
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 30.99, BCPC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BCPC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say BCPC is valued inline with the index average.
BCPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.10.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCPC is valued a bit more expensive than 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.23.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.1 |
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 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BCPC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.73
EPS Next 2Y13.92%
EPS Next 3Y11.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, BCPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, BCPC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BCPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.02%!
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)11.02%
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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.83%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.44%
Market Cap4.99B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)149.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target194.82 (26.49%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.1 | ||
| P/S | 4.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.75 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 15.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.24 |
EPS(TTM)4.97
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)5.68
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)6.22
OCFY4.04%
SpS31.29
BVpS40.07
TBVpS9.69
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.73
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 | 10.32 |
F-Score8
WACC15.3%
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 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5Y8.18%
Sales Q2Q%11.51%
Revenue Next Year8.25%
Revenue Next 2Y7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.58%
EBIT growth 3Y12.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.9%
EBIT Next Year42.04%
EBIT Next 3Y16.31%
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 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 30.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.84.
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%.