BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:BIM - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0013280286 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BIM. BIM was compared to 58 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BIM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BIM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes BIM very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BIM had a positive cash flow from operations.
BIM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BIM has a better Return On Assets (7.49%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
BIM's Return On Equity of 10.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.33%, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.05%. This is above the industry average of 8.02%.
| 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 72.41% of its industry peers.
BIM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.79%, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIM has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 55.66%, BIM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BIM is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BIM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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 6.80 indicates that BIM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.80, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.38% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.53 is amongst the best of the industry. BIM outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
BIM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.08, BIM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that BIM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.20, 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 1.29. 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 better Quick ratio (1.29) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BIM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.01%, which is quite impressive.
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 8.31% in the last year.
BIM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.27% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.37% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.14%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y13.37%
Revenue Next Year7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.41, the valuation of BIM can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BIM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.32, the valuation of BIM can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, BIM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.32 |
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 the industry average as 63.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BIM 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)1.51
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.75%, BIM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BIM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.07.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.75, BIM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
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 23.18% 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.
DP23.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPA:BIM (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
117.4
-1.6 (-1.34%)
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 Cap13.90B
Analysts75.29
Price Target127.5 (8.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.4%
DP23.18%
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)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)-1.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.82 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.68 |
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY3.95%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.8%
SpS33.63
BVpS35.53
TBVpS25.2
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)2.79
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 | 6.8 |
F-Score7
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 5Y13.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
Revenue Next Year7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.04%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.35%
EBIT growth 1Y34.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year61.98%
EBIT Next 3Y26.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.07%
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%