BGC GROUP INC-A (BGC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BGC - US0889291045 - Common Stock
9.225 USD
-0.04 (-0.38%)
BGC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While BGC seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BGC may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BGC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BGC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
BGC has a Return On Assets of 1.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGC underperforms 64.56% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.85%, BGC is not doing good in the industry: 66.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of BGC (3.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.68%, BGC is not doing good in the industry: 70.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BGC has declined.
BGC has a Operating Margin of 6.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGC underperforms 70.04% of its industry peers.
BGC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BGC's Gross Margin of 98.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BGC outperforms 97.89% of its industry peers.
BGC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that BGC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.51, BGC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.45, BGC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that BGC has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BGC (1.34) is worse than 64.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that BGC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BGC's Current ratio of 1.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGC outperforms 55.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that BGC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.21, BGC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BGC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.14%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.14%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%34.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%42.34%
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 18.44% on average per year.
BGC is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 26.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.38%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year44.48%
Revenue Next 2Y26.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.31, the valuation of BGC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BGC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BGC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.79), we can say BGC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.64, the valuation of BGC can be described as very cheap.
BGC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BGC is cheaper than 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.21. BGC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BGC is valued a bit cheaper than 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BGC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.34 |
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 18.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.85
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BGC has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, BGC is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BGC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
51.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BGC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.02%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:BGC (10/2/2025, 1:00:50 PM)
9.225
-0.04 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.48%
Inst Owner Change3.12%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change-5.07%
Market Cap4.38B
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.79 (60.33%)
Short Float %3.23%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.04%
DP51.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.8 | ||
| P/B | 4.94 | ||
| P/tB | 26.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY12.03%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY15.05%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY7.88%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY9.26%
SpS4.27
BVpS1.87
TBVpS0.35
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)0.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.51 |
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)26.14%
EPS 3Y15.06%
EPS 5Y9.81%
EPS Q2Q%34.78%
EPS Next Y20.38%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%42.34%
Revenue Next Year44.48%
Revenue Next 2Y26.71%
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