BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:BEKB - BE0974258874 - Common Stock
35.35 EUR
+0.05 (+0.14%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BEKB. BEKB was compared to 43 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. BEKB has an average financial health and profitability rating. BEKB has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make BEKB a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BEKB had positive earnings in the past year.
BEKB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BEKB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BEKB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BEKB's Return On Assets of 4.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
BEKB's Return On Equity of 8.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.40%, BEKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BEKB is in line with the industry average of 8.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 8.4% |
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)5.81%
ROE(3y)11.83%
ROE(5y)13.07%
ROIC(3y)9.61%
ROIC(5y)9.69%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.52%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.88%, BEKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.49% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BEKB (16.35%) is worse than 65.12% of its industry peers.
BEKB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 16.35% |
OM growth 3Y-4.84%
OM growth 5Y8.55%
PM growth 3Y-10.25%
PM growth 5Y44.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.61%
GM growth 5Y4.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BEKB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BEKB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BEKB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BEKB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.90 indicates that BEKB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BEKB has a Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
BEKB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.33. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BEKB would need 3.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BEKB (3.33) is better than 76.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that BEKB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, BEKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BEKB has a Current ratio of 1.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BEKB outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BEKB has a Quick ratio (1.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BEKB have decreased strongly by -26.05% in the last year.
BEKB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 44.16% yearly.
BEKB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.39%.
Measured over the past years, BEKB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.05%
EPS 3Y-13.68%
EPS 5Y44.16%
EPS Q2Q%-43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.75%
Sales Q2Q%-5.2%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BEKB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.72% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.18%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.75, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BEKB.
93.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BEKB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.57. BEKB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BEKB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.66.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BEKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BEKB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BEKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEKB is cheaper than 88.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
97.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BEKB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BEKB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of BEKB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)43.42
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BEKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, BEKB pays a better dividend. On top of this BEKB pays more dividend than 86.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BEKB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BEKB grows each year by 20.69%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.69%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
BEKB pays out 55.35% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BEKB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP55.35%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.72%
EBR:BEKB (10/23/2025, 1:17:16 PM)
35.35
+0.05 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.83B
Revenue(TTM)3.85B
Net Income(TTM)173.95M
Analysts78.46
Price Target43.61 (23.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.69%
DP55.35%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.78 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY12.9%
EPS(NY)5.31
Fwd EY15.02%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY13.24%
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY24.17%
SpS74.28
BVpS40.45
TBVpS35.37
PEG (NY)43.42
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number64.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.47% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROCE | 11.02% | ||
| ROIC | 8.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.42% | ||
| OM | 7.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 16.35% | ||
| FCFM | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)5.81%
ROE(3y)11.83%
ROE(5y)13.07%
ROIC(3y)9.61%
ROIC(5y)9.69%
ROICexc(3y)12.35%
ROICexc(5y)13.13%
ROICexgc(3y)13.71%
ROICexgc(5y)14.61%
ROCE(3y)12.6%
ROCE(5y)12.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.97%
OM growth 3Y-4.84%
OM growth 5Y8.55%
PM growth 3Y-10.25%
PM growth 5Y44.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.61%
GM growth 5Y4.9%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-Score6
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)118.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.05%
Profit Quality(3y)70.56%
Profit Quality(5y)112.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.05%
EPS 3Y-13.68%
EPS 5Y44.16%
EPS Q2Q%-43%
EPS Next Y0.18%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y8.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.75%
Sales Q2Q%-5.2%
Revenue Next Year-4.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.65%
EBIT Next Year40.42%
EBIT Next 3Y18%
EBIT Next 5Y17.71%
FCF growth 1Y-11.52%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-18.07%
OCF growth 1Y-6.95%
OCF growth 3Y-0.93%
OCF growth 5Y-6.54%