BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:BEKB - Euronext Brussels - BE0974258874 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, BEKB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BEKB was compared to 37 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While BEKB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BEKB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally BEKB also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make BEKB suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BEKB was profitable.
In the past year BEKB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BEKB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BEKB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BEKB (5.74%) is better than 75.68% of its industry peers.
BEKB's Return On Equity of 10.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
BEKB's Return On Invested Capital of 8.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
BEKB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.61%. This is above the industry average of 6.44%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.04%, BEKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% 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 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
BEKB has a Gross Margin (17.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
BEKB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BEKB has less shares outstanding
BEKB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BEKB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BEKB has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. This is not the best score and indicates that BEKB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BEKB's Altman-Z score of 2.84 is amongst the best of the industry. BEKB outperforms 81.08% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BEKB (5.27) is better than 67.57% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BEKB outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.29%
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.
BEKB has a Current ratio (1.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BEKB has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that BEKB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BEKB (1.06) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.55% in the past year.
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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BEKB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.82% yearly.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.81 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BEKB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BEKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEKB is cheaper than 83.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.20, BEKB is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.84, the valuation of BEKB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BEKB is valued cheaper than 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.13. BEKB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BEKB is valued a bit cheaper than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BEKB is valued cheaper than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BEKB 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)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BEKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, BEKB pays a better dividend. On top of this BEKB pays more dividend than 81.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| 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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BEKB pays out 39.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
BEKB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.25%
EPS Next 2Y12.82%
EPS Next 3Y13.69%
EBR:BEKB (5/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.6
+0.35 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.93B
Analysts78.46
Price Target44.08 (23.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.69%
DP39.25%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-2.58%
PT rev (3m)-3.51%
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)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY12.81%
EPS(NY)5.2
Fwd EY14.62%
FCF(TTM)2.8
FCFY7.88%
OCF(TTM)6.89
OCFY19.35%
SpS72.9
BVpS41.59
TBVpS36.82
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)0.18
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 | 2.84 |
F-Score6
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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%