BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:BIM - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0013280286 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
BIM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BIM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BIM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make BIM suitable for quality investing!
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.
In the past 5 years BIM has always been profitable.
BIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.49%, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.28%, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIM outperforms 85.19% 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 8.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.28% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (10.86%) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BIM has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.79%, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.66%, BIM is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.70% of the companies in the same 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 | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.86% | ||
| GM | 55.66% |
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%
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
The debt/assets ratio for BIM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.78 indicates that BIM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.78, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.53. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BIM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIM outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that BIM is not too dependend on debt financing.
BIM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIM outperforms 87.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
BIM has a Current Ratio of 2.20. This indicates that BIM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BIM's Current ratio of 2.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
BIM has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that BIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BIM has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.01% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BIM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y12.79%
Revenue Next Year7.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.33%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.73, the valuation of BIM can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BIM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BIM is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, BIM is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, BIM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BIM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BIM is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BIM's 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 15.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)2.82
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BIM has a yearly dividend return of 0.76%, which is pretty low.
BIM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, BIM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
23.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BIM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPA:BIM (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
118.6
-0.1 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.04B
Analysts76.67
Price Target128.81 (8.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
DP23.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-0.56%
PT rev (3m)3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.57 | ||
| P/S | 3.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.04 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 4.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.63 |
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY3.91%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY2.29%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.75%
SpS33.63
BVpS35.53
TBVpS25.2
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)2.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.49% | ||
| ROE | 10.28% | ||
| ROCE | 12.7% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.6% | ||
| OM | 14.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.86% | ||
| GM | 55.66% | ||
| FCFM | 8.08% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.78 |
F-Score7
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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)21.01%
EPS 3Y-8.75%
EPS 5Y10.91%
EPS Q2Q%10.71%
EPS Next Y20.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y12.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
Revenue Next Year7.97%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.33%
EBIT growth 1Y34.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year64.85%
EBIT Next 3Y28.18%
EBIT Next 5Y18.65%
FCF growth 1Y200.19%
FCF growth 3Y-15.59%
FCF growth 5Y18.88%
OCF growth 1Y49.82%
OCF growth 3Y-6.82%
OCF growth 5Y10.35%