BGC PARTNERS INC-CL A (BGCP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BGCP - Nasdaq - US05541T1016 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BGCP. BGCP was compared to 232 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BGCP while its profitability can be described as average. BGCP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BGCP was profitable.
In the past year BGCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BGCP has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years BGCP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BGCP has a Return On Assets (0.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BGCP's Return On Equity of 5.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BGCP outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
BGCP has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.32%) than 65.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 5.73% | ||
| ROIC | 5.32% |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.73%
ROE(3y)11.27%
ROE(5y)13.41%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BGCP has a Profit Margin of 2.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BGCP underperforms 63.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BGCP has declined.
BGCP's Operating Margin of 7.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BGCP is outperformed by 74.02% of its industry peers.
BGCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.44%, BGCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BGCP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.29% | ||
| GM | 98.44% |
OM growth 3Y10.4%
OM growth 5Y22.6%
PM growth 3Y6.25%
PM growth 5Y-1.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for BGCP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BGCP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.47, we must say that BGCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.47, BGCP is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGCP is 5.74, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BGCP, 5.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BGCP's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BGCP outperforms 69.61% of its industry peers.
BGCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BGCP (1.55) is worse than 73.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.47 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that BGCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.05, BGCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that BGCP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BGCP (1.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.88% over the past year.
BGCP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.81% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BGCP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.50% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.88%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y-8.81%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y0.5%
Sales Q2Q%5.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.54% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, BGCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.3%
EPS Next 2Y21.11%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.89%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.66%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.15, the valuation of BGCP can be described as very cheap.
93.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGCP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BGCP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.31, the valuation of BGCP can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BGCP is valued cheaper than 96.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.29. BGCP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BGCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BGCP is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
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.
BGCP's earnings are expected to grow with 20.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.11%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.93%, BGCP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.07, BGCP is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, BGCP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
5.2 History
BGCP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BGCP has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BGCP pays out 35.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.69%
EPS Next 2Y21.11%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%
4.43
+0.06 (+1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.01%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.69B
Analysts80
Price Target8.41 (89.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP35.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)1.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)4.56%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.18%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 78.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY16.25%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY23.18%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY11.62%
OCF(TTM)0.68
OCFY15.27%
SpS4.76
BVpS1.9
TBVpS0.06
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 5.73% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 5.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 965.54% | ||
| OM | 7.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.29% | ||
| GM | 98.44% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.73%
ROE(3y)11.27%
ROE(5y)13.41%
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 3Y1.29%
ROICexcg growth 5Y91%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y48.72%
OM growth 3Y10.4%
OM growth 5Y22.6%
PM growth 3Y6.25%
PM growth 5Y-1.6%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 81.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 471.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.47 |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)82.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)358.98%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.88%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y-8.81%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
EPS Next Y24.3%
EPS Next 2Y21.11%
EPS Next 3Y20.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.15%
Revenue growth 5Y0.5%
Sales Q2Q%5.21%
Revenue Next Year13.89%
Revenue Next 2Y10.93%
Revenue Next 3Y10.66%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y235.81%
EBIT growth 3Y4.71%
EBIT growth 5Y23.21%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.46%
FCF growth 3Y4.74%
FCF growth 5Y-33.09%
OCF growth 1Y-38.41%
OCF growth 3Y-2.1%
OCF growth 5Y-29.5%