BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:BEKB - BE0974258874 - Common Stock
38.1 EUR
+0.55 (+1.46%)
BEKB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. BEKB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BEKB is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes BEKB very considerable for value 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.
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
BEKB's Return On Assets of 4.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 60.53% of its industry peers.
BEKB has a Return On Equity of 8.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BEKB outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.40%, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BEKB is above the industry average of 7.56%.
| 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
BEKB has a Profit Margin (4.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
BEKB has a Operating Margin (7.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 16.35%, BEKB is not doing good in the industry: 65.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BEKB is still creating some value.
BEKB has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.94 indicates that BEKB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.94, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BEKB is 3.33, which is a good value as it means it would take BEKB, 3.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BEKB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.33) than 76.32% of its industry peers.
BEKB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BEKB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.59%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.75, BEKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.09, BEKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.09 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BEKB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.05%.
Measured over the past years, BEKB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 44.16% on average per year.
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
BEKB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.25% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.3%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.37%
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 8.36, which indicates a very decent 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 92.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BEKB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
BEKB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.91.
94.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BEKB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BEKB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BEKB is valued cheaper than 86.84% 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 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BEKB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BEKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.97. BEKB pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BEKB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.69%!
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.
BEKB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP55.35%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
EBR:BEKB (12/24/2025, 11:42:00 AM)
38.1
+0.55 (+1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.98B
Revenue(TTM)3.85B
Net Income(TTM)173.95M
Analysts76.92
Price Target41.53 (9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
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)-1.72%
PT rev (3m)-4.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 1.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY11.97%
EPS(NY)4.82
Fwd EY12.64%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY12.29%
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY22.42%
SpS74.28
BVpS40.45
TBVpS35.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
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 | 2.94 |
F-Score6
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 Y-7.3%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.25%
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-5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.65%
EBIT Next Year32.85%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
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%
BEKAERT NV / BEKB.BR FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BEKB.BR.
What is the valuation status of BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) stock?
BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is BEKAERT NV?
The financial health rating of BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) stock?
The dividend rating of BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.35%.