BIOMERIEUX (BIM.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:BIM - FR0013280286 - Common Stock
127.4 EUR
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Overall BIM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated BIM against 57 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. While showing a medium growth rate, BIM is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
In the past 5 years BIM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BIM has a Return On Assets of 7.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: BIM outperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BIM (10.28%) is better than 71.19% of its industry peers.
BIM's Return On Invested Capital of 9.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIM outperforms 79.66% 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 8.49%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.86%, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BIM has grown nicely.
BIM has a Gross Margin (55.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BIM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BIM is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BIM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BIM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BIM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.18 indicates that BIM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.18, BIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.92% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.53, BIM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.74%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.20, BIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that BIM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, BIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BIM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.23%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
EPS Next 5Y13.66%
Revenue Next Year7.52%
Revenue Next 2Y7.56%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BIM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BIM.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. BIM is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BIM.
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 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BIM is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BIM.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BIM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BIM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIM's earnings are expected to grow with 14.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)3.03
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, BIM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BIM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.10.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, BIM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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.
The dividend of BIM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.18%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
EPA:BIM (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
127.4
0 (0%)
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 Cap15.08B
Analysts75.29
Price Target127.5 (0.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
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)-0.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.91 | ||
| P/S | 3.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.6 | ||
| P/B | 3.59 | ||
| P/tB | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.77 |
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)2.72
FCFY2.13%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.43%
SpS33.63
BVpS35.53
TBVpS25.2
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)3.03
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 | 7.18 |
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 Y18.23%
EPS Next 2Y15.22%
EPS Next 3Y14.58%
EPS Next 5Y13.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.31%
Revenue growth 3Y5.64%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%9.1%
Revenue Next Year7.52%
Revenue Next 2Y7.56%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
EBIT growth 1Y34.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 5Y10.54%
EBIT Next Year61.98%
EBIT Next 3Y26.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.38%
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%