BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:BFSA - LU1704650164 - Common Stock
27.12 EUR
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Taking everything into account, BFSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BFSA was compared to 42 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BFSA was profitable.
BFSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of BFSA (4.62%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
BFSA has a better Return On Equity (10.64%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BFSA (7.07%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BFSA is in line with the industry average of 7.69%.
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
The Profit Margin of BFSA (7.12%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BFSA has declined.
BFSA has a Operating Margin of 12.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BFSA outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
BFSA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.20%, BFSA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BFSA has declined.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BFSA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BFSA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BFSA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BFSA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BFSA has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that BFSA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.74, BFSA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.57. This is a neutral value as BFSA would need 5.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BFSA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.57) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that BFSA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BFSA (0.82) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.48%
2.3 Liquidity
BFSA has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that BFSA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.37, BFSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% 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 has a Quick ratio (0.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 57.97% 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 2.08% 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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
BFSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y80.76%
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.44, the valuation of BFSA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BFSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say BFSA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.04, the valuation of BFSA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BFSA is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
BFSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BFSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BFSA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BFSA is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
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.
BFSA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BFSA's earnings are expected to grow with 30.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, BFSA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.97, BFSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BFSA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
FRA:BFSA (11/25/2025, 5:29:54 PM)
27.12
-0.02 (-0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.22B
Net Income(TTM)86.59M
Analysts83.33
Price Target37.92 (39.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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)0.04%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 11.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.04%
EPS(NY)2.7
Fwd EY9.96%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY11.58%
OCF(TTM)4.71
OCFY17.37%
SpS30.4
BVpS20.34
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)0.15
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score8
WACC6.48%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Y80.76%
EPS Next 2Y45.87%
EPS Next 3Y30.04%
EPS Next 5Y26.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y13.84%
Sales Q2Q%-1.16%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.09%
EBIT growth 1Y25.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.09%
EBIT Next Year99.54%
EBIT Next 3Y30.94%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for BEFESA SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BEFESA SA?
BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is BEFESA SA?
The financial health rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BFSA stock?
The dividend rating of BEFESA SA (BFSA.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.57%.