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 55 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. BIM is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. BIM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BIM had positive earnings in the past year.
BIM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BIM has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BIM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BIM (7.49%) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.28%, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BIM is in line with the industry average of 8.22%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BIM (10.86%) is better than 69.09% 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 has a Operating Margin of 14.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIM has grown nicely.
BIM's Gross Margin of 55.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 47.27% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for BIM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BIM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BIM has an Altman-Z score of 7.10. This indicates that BIM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BIM has a Altman-Z score of 7.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. BIM outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.53, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.20 indicates that BIM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BIM's Current ratio of 2.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 65.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that BIM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BIM has a better Quick ratio (1.29) than 61.82% 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.
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.
BIM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.31%.
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
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BIM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.35% on average per year.
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.
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 32.46, the valuation of BIM can be described as expensive.
67.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.04. BIM is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.02, the valuation of BIM can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BIM.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIM to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.64), we can say BIM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BIM is valued a bit cheaper than 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BIM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BIM is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.54 |
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)1.61
PEG (5Y)2.98
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 2.07.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.76, BIM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| 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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
23.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BIM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BIM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.12%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPA:BIM (7/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
125.3
-0.3 (-0.24%)
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 Cap14.83B
Analysts75.29
Price Target127.5 (1.76%)
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 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%
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%
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 | 32.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.02 | ||
| P/S | 3.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.22 | ||
| P/B | 3.53 | ||
| P/tB | 4.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.54 |
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY3.7%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY2.17%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.5%
SpS33.63
BVpS35.53
TBVpS25.2
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)2.98
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 | 7.1 |
F-Score7
WACC7.74%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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%