BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:BEKB - Euronext Brussels - BE0974258874 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall BEKB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BEKB against 36 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. BEKB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BEKB may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally BEKB also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, BEKB could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BEKB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BEKB had a positive cash flow from operations.
BEKB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BEKB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.74%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.58%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BEKB is above the industry average of 7.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.58% | ||
| ROIC | 8.83% |
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 6.04%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.53%, BEKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BEKB (17.28%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
BEKB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.04% | ||
| GM | 17.28% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BEKB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BEKB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BEKB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BEKB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that BEKB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BEKB (2.82) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BEKB is 5.27, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BEKB, 5.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BEKB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.27. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
BEKB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BEKB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
BEKB has a Current Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that BEKB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.72, BEKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.06, BEKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BEKB have decreased by -3.28% 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.
Looking at the last year, BEKB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.75% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.28%
EPS 3Y-13.68%
EPS 5Y44.16%
EPS Q2Q%1.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.75%
Sales Q2Q%-5.59%
3.2 Future
BEKB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.69% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BEKB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of BEKB can be described as very cheap.
BEKB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BEKB is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BEKB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say BEKB is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.42 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BEKB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BEKB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, BEKB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BEKB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BEKB is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BEKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEKB is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BEKB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BEKB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BEKB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BEKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.90%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, BEKB pays a better dividend. On top of this BEKB pays more dividend than 80.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, BEKB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
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 39.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BEKB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.25%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EBR:BEKB (6/19/2025, 5:24:30 PM)
33.4
-0.5 (-1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.81B
Analysts78.46
Price Target43.93 (31.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.9% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.69%
DP39.25%
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)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)-2.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.85 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.36 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY13.65%
EPS(NY)5.2
Fwd EY15.58%
FCF(TTM)2.8
FCFY8.39%
OCF(TTM)6.89
OCFY20.62%
SpS72.9
BVpS41.59
TBVpS36.82
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.74% | ||
| ROE | 10.58% | ||
| ROCE | 11.59% | ||
| ROIC | 8.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.99% | ||
| OM | 8.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.04% | ||
| GM | 17.28% | ||
| FCFM | 3.85% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.33%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 146.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score6
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)-3.28%
EPS 3Y-13.68%
EPS 5Y44.16%
EPS Q2Q%1.1%
EPS Next Y14.12%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.55%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.75%
Sales Q2Q%-5.59%
Revenue Next Year0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.65%
EBIT Next Year51.75%
EBIT Next 3Y20.2%
EBIT Next 5Y17.71%
FCF growth 1Y-33.77%
FCF growth 3Y-12.6%
FCF growth 5Y-18.07%
OCF growth 1Y-14.97%
OCF growth 3Y-0.93%
OCF growth 5Y-6.54%