BGC GROUP INC-A (BGC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BGC - Nasdaq - US0889291045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, BGC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BGC was compared to 235 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BGC was profitable.
In the past year BGC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years BGC 4 years were profitable.
BGC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BGC (1.07%) is worse than 64.26% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.85%, BGC is not doing good in the industry: 63.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BGC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.73%) which 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
BGC has a worse Profit Margin (1.68%) than 69.36% of its industry peers.
BGC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BGC's Operating Margin of 6.02% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGC is outperformed by 71.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGC has declined.
BGC's Gross Margin of 98.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BGC outperforms 97.87% 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 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
There is no outstanding debt for BGC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that BGC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BGC has a better Altman-Z score (1.61) than 63.83% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.45, BGC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
BGC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BGC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGC underperforms 65.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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.
BGC has a Current ratio of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BGC outperforms 53.19% of its industry peers.
BGC has a Quick 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.
BGC has a Quick ratio (1.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.18% over the past year.
BGC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.81% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.01% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 25.94% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y18.85%
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year45.36%
Revenue Next 2Y25.94%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.78, the valuation of BGC can be described as very reasonable.
76.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BGC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BGC.
90.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BGC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 |
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 66.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BGC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.35 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BGC's earnings are expected to grow with 18.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.78%, BGC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.00, BGC is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.78, BGC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BGC decreases each year by -34.04%.
BGC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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 2Y18.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:BGC (7/21/2025, 3:46:06 PM)
10.075
-0.09 (-0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change-5.7%
Market Cap4.76B
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.79 (46.8%)
Short Float %3.68%
Short Ratio4.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.74 | ||
| P/B | 5.38 | ||
| P/tB | 28.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY10.22%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY13.68%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY8.51%
SpS4.29
BVpS1.87
TBVpS0.35
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1
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 | 1.61 |
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 Y18.85%
EPS Next 2Y18.01%
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 Year45.36%
Revenue Next 2Y25.94%
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