BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
29.88 EUR
+0.38 (+1.29%)
BFSA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 40 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BFSA while its profitability can be described as average. BFSA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BFSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BFSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
BFSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BFSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.62%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.64%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
BFSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.03%. This is below the industry average of 8.41%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.07%) for BFSA is above the 3 year average (6.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROIC | 7.07% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)8.78%
ROE(5y)11.47%
ROIC(3y)6.03%
ROIC(5y)6.41%
1.3 Margins
BFSA's Profit Margin of 7.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BFSA has a better Operating Margin (12.08%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BFSA has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.20%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.12% | ||
| GM | 57.2% |
OM growth 3Y-16.45%
OM growth 5Y-14%
PM growth 3Y-30.35%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-12.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BFSA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BFSA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BFSA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BFSA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.80, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BFSA is 5.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BFSA, 5.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BFSA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BFSA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.37, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BFSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BFSA's Quick ratio of 0.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BFSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 57.97%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for BFSA have been decreasing by -12.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.08% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BFSA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)57.97%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%333.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BFSA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BFSA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y76.5%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.71 indicates a correct valuation of BFSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.66, which indicates a very decent valuation of BFSA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BFSA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BFSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BFSA is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
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 BFSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 29.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.71.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BFSA decreases each year by -11.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
29.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BFSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.57%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
FRA:BFSA (1/2/2026, 5:29:15 PM)
29.88
+0.38 (+1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (26.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.17%
DP29.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.24%
Min EPS beat(2)15.09%
Max EPS beat(2)29.39%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.78%
Max EPS beat(4)29.39%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.31%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.88%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)3.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.55%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.44%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.73%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 12.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY8.58%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY10.51%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY15.77%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROCE | 9.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.32% | ||
| OM | 12.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.12% | ||
| GM | 57.2% | ||
| FCFM | 10.33% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)8.78%
ROE(5y)11.47%
ROIC(3y)6.03%
ROIC(5y)6.41%
ROICexc(3y)6.54%
ROICexc(5y)7.24%
ROICexgc(3y)12.37%
ROICexgc(5y)14.59%
ROCE(3y)7.69%
ROCE(5y)8.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.94%
OM growth 3Y-16.45%
OM growth 5Y-14%
PM growth 3Y-30.35%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-1.79%
GM growth 5Y-12.3%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 145.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
F-Score8
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)122.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)130.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.33%
Profit Quality(3y)113.86%
Profit Quality(5y)93.62%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)57.97%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%333.33%
EPS Next Y76.5%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y29.56%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year0.95%
Revenue Next 2Y5.98%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y25.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year99.64%
EBIT Next 3Y30.46%
EBIT Next 5Y19.67%
FCF growth 1Y1157.92%
FCF growth 3Y40.44%
FCF growth 5Y33.08%
OCF growth 1Y53.61%
OCF growth 3Y17.61%
OCF growth 5Y13.35%
BEFESA SA / BFSA.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BFSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BFSA.DE.
What is the valuation status for BFSA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BEFESA SA?
BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.