BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:BIM - FR0013280286 - Common Stock
114.7 EUR
+0.6 (+0.53%)
Taking everything into account, BIM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BIM was compared to 58 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BIM has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. BIM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BIM was profitable.
In the past year BIM had a positive cash flow from operations.
BIM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BIM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.04%, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of BIM (9.61%) is better than 67.24% of its industry peers.
BIM has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.55%) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BIM is in line with the industry average of 8.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% |
ROA(3y)7.67%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)10.79%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)11.9%
1.3 Margins
BIM's Profit Margin of 9.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 67.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIM has remained more or less at the same level.
BIM's Operating Margin of 12.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIM has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BIM (56.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BIM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.17% | ||
| GM | 56.27% |
OM growth 3Y-12.86%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.19%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y-2.07%
GM growth 5Y0.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BIM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BIM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BIM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.05 indicates that BIM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BIM's Altman-Z score of 7.05 is amongst the best of the industry. BIM outperforms 94.83% of its industry peers.
BIM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.15. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BIM (1.15) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that BIM is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.27 indicates that BIM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.27, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that BIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BIM (1.30) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BIM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.23%.
Measured over the past years, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.91% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.28% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.23%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%-25.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.23%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
EPS Next 5Y13.69%
Revenue Next Year6.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6.74%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.72, BIM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BIM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.38.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIM is cheaper than 60.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. BIM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BIM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BIM's earnings are expected to grow with 14.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.72
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIM has a yearly dividend return of 0.79%, which is pretty low.
BIM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.14.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BIM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BIM grows each year by 19.40%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
BIM pays out 28.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
BIM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.08%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
EPA:BIM (9/23/2025, 4:05:36 PM)
114.7
+0.6 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.58B
Analysts73.33
Price Target127.89 (11.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
DP28.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)0.31%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.23 | ||
| P/B | 3.45 | ||
| P/tB | 4.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.82 |
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY4.47%
FCF(TTM)3.71
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)6.66
OCFY5.8%
SpS34.82
BVpS33.24
TBVpS23.61
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)2.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.61% | ||
| ROCE | 11.69% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.09% | ||
| OM | 12.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.17% | ||
| GM | 56.27% | ||
| FCFM | 10.66% |
ROA(3y)7.67%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)10.79%
ROE(5y)13.66%
ROIC(3y)10.05%
ROIC(5y)11.9%
ROICexc(3y)11.26%
ROICexc(5y)13.92%
ROICexgc(3y)17.24%
ROICexgc(5y)22.12%
ROCE(3y)13.71%
ROCE(5y)16.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.66%
OM growth 3Y-12.86%
OM growth 5Y2.09%
PM growth 3Y-15.19%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y-2.07%
GM growth 5Y0.3%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.05 |
F-Score8
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)244.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)271.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.67%
Profit Quality(3y)48.66%
Profit Quality(5y)62.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.23%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%-25.82%
EPS Next Y18.23%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
EPS Next 5Y13.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.28%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.46%
Revenue Next Year6.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6.74%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year61.98%
EBIT Next 3Y26.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y133.85%
FCF growth 3Y-15.59%
FCF growth 5Y18.88%
OCF growth 1Y66.85%
OCF growth 3Y-6.82%
OCF growth 5Y10.35%