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BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BHP - US0886061086 - ADR

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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BHP. BHP was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While BHP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BHP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BHP was profitable.
  • BHP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BHP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years BHP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BHP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBHP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.29%, BHP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP has a better Return On Equity (18.92%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • BHP's Return On Invested Capital of 12.49% is amongst the best of the industry. BHP outperforms 85.26% of its industry peers.
  • BHP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.98%. This is above the industry average of 10.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.29%
ROE 18.92%
ROIC 12.49%
ROA(3y)9.59%
ROA(5y)14.32%
ROE(3y)21.86%
ROE(5y)31.27%
ROIC(3y)14.98%
ROIC(5y)17.95%
BHP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBHP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of BHP (17.59%) is better than 81.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BHP has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 37.67%, BHP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • BHP's Gross Margin of 56.70% is amongst the best of the industry. BHP outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
  • BHP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.67%
PM (TTM) 17.59%
GM 56.7%
OM growth 3Y-9.43%
OM growth 5Y1.25%
PM growth 3Y-28.17%
PM growth 5Y-2.95%
GM growth 3Y-5.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
BHP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBHP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BHP is creating some value.
  • BHP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BHP has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for BHP is higher compared to a year ago.
BHP Yearly Shares OutstandingBHP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
BHP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBHP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.30 indicates that BHP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BHP has a Altman-Z score (3.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BHP has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BHP would need 2.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BHP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.75) than 74.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that BHP is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • BHP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BHP is outperformed by 73.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.75
Altman-Z 3.3
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC10.55%
BHP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBHP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BHP has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that BHP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BHP has a Current ratio of 1.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: BHP underperforms 72.44% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that BHP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • BHP has a worse Quick ratio (1.11) than 63.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.11
BHP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBHP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • BHP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.60%.
  • BHP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.30% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, BHP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.90% in the last year.
  • BHP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.6%
EPS 3Y-21.91%
EPS 5Y2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-28.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.66%
Revenue growth 5Y5.66%
Sales Q2Q%-8.23%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.69% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BHP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.48%
EPS Next 2Y1.23%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5Y-1.69%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.08%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BHP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBHP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20B 40B 60B
BHP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBHP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.84, which indicates a correct valuation of BHP.
  • BHP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BHP is cheaper than 93.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.25, BHP is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BHP is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BHP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.84
Fwd PE 15.25
BHP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBHP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BHP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BHP indicates a rather cheap valuation: BHP is cheaper than 92.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.27
EV/EBITDA 7.1
BHP Per share dataBHP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • BHP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)7.33
EPS Next 2Y1.23%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%, BHP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • BHP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.96. BHP pays more dividend than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BHP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BHP decreases each year by -1.48%.
  • BHP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BHP Yearly Dividends per shareBHP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • BHP pays out 70.99% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of BHP has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP70.99%
EPS Next 2Y1.23%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
BHP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBHP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B
BHP Dividend Payout.BHP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BHP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR / BHP FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BHP.


Can you provide the valuation status for BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) stock?

BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) is 16.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.6.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BHP GROUP LTD-SPON ADR (BHP) is expected to grow by 10.48% in the next year.