BEKAERT NV (BEKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:BEKB - BE0974258874 - Common Stock
38.7 EUR
-0.3 (-0.77%)
Overall BEKB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BEKB 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. These ratings would make BEKB suitable for value 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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.47%, BEKB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
BEKB's Return On Equity of 8.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 65.79% 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 71.05% 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 7.63%.
| 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 of 4.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 65.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
BEKB's Operating Margin of 7.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BEKB has grown nicely.
BEKB has a worse Gross Margin (16.35%) than 60.53% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BEKB 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.
The debt/assets ratio for BEKB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BEKB has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. 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 2.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEKB outperforms 71.05% 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.
BEKB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.33. This is in the better half of the industry: BEKB outperforms 73.68% 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 of 0.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BEKB outperforms 44.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
BEKB has a Current Ratio of 1.75. 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 of 1.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BEKB outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that BEKB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, BEKB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.53% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the last year, BEKB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.39% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.75% on average over the past years.
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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.94% yearly.
BEKB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y0.73%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.49, the valuation of BEKB can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BEKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEKB is cheaper than 86.84% 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 27.14.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.25 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BEKB.
BEKB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BEKB is cheaper than 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.80. BEKB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BEKB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BEKB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEKB is cheaper than 97.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BEKB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.91
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BEKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.47.
BEKB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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
55.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BEKB. 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 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EBR:BEKB (8/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
38.7
-0.3 (-0.77%)
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 Cap2.04B
Analysts78.46
Price Target43.71 (12.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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)0.5%
PT rev (3m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.28 |
EPS(TTM)4.56
EY11.78%
EPS(NY)5.34
Fwd EY13.8%
FCF(TTM)4.61
FCFY11.9%
OCF(TTM)8.4
OCFY21.72%
SpS73.07
BVpS39.79
TBVpS34.79
PEG (NY)7.91
PEG (5Y)0.19
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%
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 Turnover0.99
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 | 2.98 |
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
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 Y1.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.2%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
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-3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y0.73%
Revenue Next 5Y6.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.65%
EBIT Next Year51.75%
EBIT Next 3Y20.2%
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%