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BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC (BHF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:BHF - US10922N1037 - Common Stock

65.78 USD
+0.16 (+0.24%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM
65.78 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BHF. BHF was compared to 147 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BHF have multiple concerns. BHF has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BHF had positive earnings in the past year.
BHF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BHF had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BHF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
BHF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBHF 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 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.23%, BHF is not doing good in the industry: 82.99% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BHF has a Return On Equity (9.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.23%
ROE 9.91%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.15%
ROA(5y)-0.19%
ROE(3y)-6.86%
ROE(5y)-5.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BHF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBHF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

BHF has a Profit Margin of 8.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BHF outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
BHF has a better Operating Margin (14.08%) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.08%
PM (TTM) 8.67%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BHF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBHF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for BHF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BHF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BHF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BHF Yearly Shares OutstandingBHF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
BHF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBHF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

BHF has a debt to FCF ratio of 61.86. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BHF would need 61.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 61.86, BHF is doing worse than 72.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BHF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating BHF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.56, BHF is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 61.86
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BHF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBHF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
BHF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBHF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.55% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BHF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.18% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 14.74% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BHF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.55%
EPS 3Y9.31%
EPS 5Y39.18%
EPS Q2Q%34.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.34%
Sales Q2Q%0.32%

3.2 Future

BHF is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.22% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-34.89%
EPS Next 2Y-11.29%
EPS Next 3Y-4.53%
EPS Next 5Y-1.22%
Revenue Next Year1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y3.56%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BHF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBHF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
BHF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBHF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BHF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.23.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BHF is valued cheaper than 87.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. BHF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.04, the valuation of BHF can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BHF is valued cheaper than 86.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. BHF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.23
Fwd PE 3.04
BHF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBHF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BHF indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BHF is more expensive than 72.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.71
EV/EBITDA N/A
BHF Per share dataBHF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as BHF's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-11.29%
EPS Next 3Y-4.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BHF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC

NASDAQ:BHF (11/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 65.78 0 (0%)

65.78

+0.16 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners86.79%
Inst Owner Change4.36%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change-1.22%
Market Cap3.76B
Revenue(TTM)4.72B
Net Income(TTM)562.00M
Analysts54.12
Price Target56.61 (-13.94%)
Short Float %6.31%
Short Ratio1.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend1.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.87%
DP18.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)40.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.87%
Max EPS beat(4)176.78%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)21.8%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)19.18%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)16.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.46%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.91%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-11.47%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.45%
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)-5.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.23
Fwd PE 3.04
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 73.71
P/OCF 73.71
P/B 0.66
P/tB 0.66
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)29.54
EY44.91%
EPS(NY)21.62
Fwd EY32.87%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)0.89
OCFY1.36%
SpS113.46
BVpS99.27
TBVpS99.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Graham Number256.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.23%
ROE 9.91%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 14.08%
PM (TTM) 8.67%
GM N/A
FCFM 0.79%
ROA(3y)-0.15%
ROA(5y)-0.19%
ROE(3y)-6.86%
ROE(5y)-5.59%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 61.86
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 6.05
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 9.07%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.55%
EPS 3Y9.31%
EPS 5Y39.18%
EPS Q2Q%34.1%
EPS Next Y-34.89%
EPS Next 2Y-11.29%
EPS Next 3Y-4.53%
EPS Next 5Y-1.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.34%
Sales Q2Q%0.32%
Revenue Next Year1.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y3.56%
EBIT growth 1Y188.56%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year9.5%
EBIT Next 3Y5.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y102.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y102.93%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC / BHF FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BHF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BHF.


What is the valuation status for BHF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC (BHF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC?

BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC (BHF) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC (BHF) is 2.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.66.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INC (BHF) is expected to decline by -34.89% in the next year.