BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:BFSA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - LU1704650164 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
BFSA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 43 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. BFSA has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BFSA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BFSA was profitable.
In the past year BFSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BFSA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BFSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BFSA's Return On Assets of 3.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Return On Equity of 6.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BFSA (5.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BFSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.03%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 6.99% | ||
| ROIC | 5.58% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.80%, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BFSA has a Operating Margin of 9.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: BFSA outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BFSA's Gross Margin of 53.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BFSA outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BFSA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.8% | ||
| GM | 53.92% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BFSA is destroying value.
BFSA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BFSA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.62, we must say that BFSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BFSA has a Altman-Z score (1.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BFSA is 5.23, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BFSA, 5.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.23, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.79, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that BFSA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.28, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that BFSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, BFSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.50% over the past year.
BFSA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.17% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BFSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.96% in the last year.
BFSA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.5%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%95.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.96%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%3.24%
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 21.88% 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 Y69.71%
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
EPS Next 5Y21.88%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.61%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
BFSA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.12.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.53, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.71, which indicates a very decent valuation of BFSA.
74.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BFSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.27. BFSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BFSA.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BFSA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BFSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.32%.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.20.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.32% |
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
BFSA pays out 48.67% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP48.67%
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
FRA:BFSA (6/10/2025, 11:02:01 AM)
27.18
-0.06 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.09B
Analysts82.22
Price Target35.96 (32.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.17%
DP48.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-71.79%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.96%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.23%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.98%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.94%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.36%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.92%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.28%
PT rev (1m)5.75%
PT rev (3m)7.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 9.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY5.52%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY9.34%
FCF(TTM)3.43
FCFY12.61%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY19.43%
SpS31.23
BVpS21.46
TBVpS2.9
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 6.99% | ||
| ROCE | 7.12% | ||
| ROIC | 5.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.32% | ||
| OM | 9.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.8% | ||
| GM | 53.92% | ||
| FCFM | 10.98% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 228.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
F-Score6
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)14.5%
EPS 3Y-22.13%
EPS 5Y-12.17%
EPS Q2Q%95.83%
EPS Next Y69.71%
EPS Next 2Y41.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.91%
EPS Next 5Y21.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.96%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%3.24%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.61%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y17.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year99.54%
EBIT Next 3Y31.34%
EBIT Next 5Y19.67%
FCF growth 1Y850.24%
FCF growth 3Y40.44%
FCF growth 5Y33.08%
OCF growth 1Y69.57%
OCF growth 3Y17.61%
OCF growth 5Y13.35%