BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES (BME) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BME • US09250W1071
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38.79 USD
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This BME fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BME Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BME was profitable.
- BME had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BME had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BME reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- The last Return On Invested Capital (0.24%) for BME is above the 3 year average (0.21%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.59% | ||
| ROE | 13.63% | ||
| ROIC | 0.24% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)5.24%
ROIC(3y)0.21%
ROIC(5y)0.17%
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BME has declined.
- BME's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1000.52% | ||
| GM | 100% |
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y75.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. BME Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, BME has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BME has more shares outstanding
- BME has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 164.86 indicates that BME is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BME is 0.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BME, only 0.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that BME is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Although BME's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 164.86 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.23 indicates that BME may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.23 indicates that BME may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.23 |
3. BME Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 269.57% over the past year.
- BME shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.30% yearly.
- BME shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.25%.
- BME shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)269.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%468.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.11%
Sales Q2Q%7.69%
3.2 Future
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. BME Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.52, the valuation of BME can be described as very cheap.
- BME is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BME Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.65%, BME is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BME's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.65% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BME grows each year by 6.99%, which is quite nice.
- BME has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BME has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- BME pays out 52.94% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The Dividend Rate of BME has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.94%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BME Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:BME (4/2/2026, 8:10:11 PM)
38.79
+0.3 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners21.62%
Inst Owner Change136.17%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap501.17M
Revenue(TTM)7.74M
Net Income(TTM)77.44M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.65% |
Yearly Dividend3.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.99%
DP52.94%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date06-15 2026-06-15 (0.2621)
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 64.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)5.95
EY15.34%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)4.26
FCFY10.97%
OCF(TTM)4.26
OCFY10.97%
SpS0.6
BVpS43.98
TBVpS43.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.59% | ||
| ROE | 13.63% | ||
| ROCE | 0.31% | ||
| ROIC | 0.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.24% | ||
| OM | 22.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1000.52% | ||
| GM | 100% | ||
| FCFM | 710.59% |
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)7.06%
ROE(5y)5.24%
ROIC(3y)0.21%
ROIC(5y)0.17%
ROICexc(3y)0.21%
ROICexc(5y)0.17%
ROICexgc(3y)0.21%
ROICexgc(5y)0.17%
ROCE(3y)0.27%
ROCE(5y)0.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y88.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y88.89%
OM growth 3Y3.91%
OM growth 5Y75.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-8.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 164.86 |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)172.8%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)269.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%468.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y0.04%
Revenue growth 5Y8.11%
Sales Q2Q%7.69%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y87.1%
EBIT growth 3Y3.95%
EBIT growth 5Y89.93%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.67%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES / BME Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BME stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BME.
Can you provide the valuation status for BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES (BME). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES?
BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES (BME) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES?
The financial health rating of BLACKROCK HEALTH SCIENCES (BME) is 3 / 10.