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BGC GROUP INC-A (BGC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BGC - Nasdaq - US0889291045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

9.57  -0.02 (-0.21%)

After market: 9.5799 +0.01 (+0.1%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall BGC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BGC against 232 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BGC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BGC is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BGC had positive earnings in the past year.
BGC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BGC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
BGC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
BGC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBGC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.07%, BGC is doing worse than 65.95% of the companies in the same industry.
BGC has a worse Return On Equity (3.85%) than 63.79% of its industry peers.
BGC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 3.85%
ROIC 3.73%
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)8.7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BGC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBGC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BGC (1.68%) is worse than 70.26% of its industry peers.
BGC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.02%, BGC is not doing good in the industry: 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGC has declined.
The Gross Margin of BGC (98.39%) is better than 97.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BGC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.02%
PM (TTM) 1.68%
GM 98.39%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y-5.83%
PM growth 3Y-8.43%
PM growth 5Y-30.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.12%
BGC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBGC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BGC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
BGC Yearly Shares OutstandingBGC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M
BGC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBGC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that BGC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BGC (1.52) is better than 63.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGC is 3.45, which is a good value as it means it would take BGC, 3.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGC (3.45) is better than 73.28% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that BGC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.34, BGC is doing worse than 66.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 3.45
Altman-Z 1.52
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BGC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBGC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

BGC has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that BGC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.21, BGC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that BGC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.21, BGC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.21
BGC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBGC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.18% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BGC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.18%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.8%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BGC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.51% on average per year.
BGC is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 25.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.87%
EPS Next 2Y19.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year44.13%
Revenue Next 2Y25.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
BGC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBGC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B
BGC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBGC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of BGC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BGC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, BGC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.77, the valuation of BGC can be described as very cheap.
91.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BGC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.29
Fwd PE 6.77
BGC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBGC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BGC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BGC is cheaper than 66.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BGC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.85
EV/EBITDA 24.54
BGC Per share dataBGC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

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.
BGC's earnings are expected to grow with 19.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y19.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BGC has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.91, BGC is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, BGC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.81%

5.2 History

The dividend of BGC decreases each year by -34.04%.
BGC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BGC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
BGC Yearly Dividends per shareBGC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

BGC pays out 51.02% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BGC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBGC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M -500M 1B
BGC Dividend Payout.BGC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BGC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BGC GROUP INC-A

NASDAQ:BGC (6/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 9.5799 +0.01 (+0.1%)

9.57

-0.02 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/bmo
Inst Owners82.47%
Inst Owner Change1.73%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change-5.7%
Market Cap4.43B
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.79 (54.55%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio3.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.81%
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.04%
DP51.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-27 2025-05-27 (0.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.24%
Min EPS beat(2)3.96%
Max EPS beat(2)4.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)4.51%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.65%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.18%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.81%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.18%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.29
Fwd PE 6.77
P/S 2.19
P/FCF 12.85
P/OCF 10.94
P/B 5.01
P/tB 26.47
EV/EBITDA 24.54
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY10.76%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY14.78%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY7.78%
OCF(TTM)0.88
OCFY9.14%
SpS4.37
BVpS1.91
TBVpS0.36
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)0.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.07%
ROE 3.85%
ROCE 5.84%
ROIC 3.73%
ROICexc 5.44%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 6.02%
PM (TTM) 1.68%
GM 98.39%
FCFM 17.03%
ROA(3y)2.12%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)8.7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-7.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.99%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y-5.83%
PM growth 3Y-8.43%
PM growth 5Y-30.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF 3.45
Debt/EBITDA 5.87
Cap/Depr 75.07%
Cap/Sales 2.98%
Interest Coverage 1.51
Cash Conversion 200.28%
Profit Quality 1012.12%
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 1.52
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)73.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)548.09%
Profit Quality(5y)489.9%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.18%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y19.87%
EPS Next 2Y19.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%14.8%
Revenue Next Year44.13%
Revenue Next 2Y25.82%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.85%
EBIT growth 5Y-5%
EBIT Next Year21.28%
EBIT Next 3Y27.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y109%
FCF growth 3Y16.97%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y80.6%
OCF growth 3Y10.22%
OCF growth 5YN/A