DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:BN • FR0000120644

71.8 EUR
-0.48 (-0.66%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 04:30 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BN against 62 industry peers in the Food Products industry. BN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. BN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BN has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years BN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BN.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBN.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • BN has a Return On Assets of 4.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.59%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.83%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BN is in line with the industry average of 6.69%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.38%) for BN is below the current ROIC(6.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 11.59%
ROIC 6.83%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)7.34%
ROE(5y)9%
ROIC(3y)6.38%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
BN.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBN.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of BN (6.72%) is better than 75.81% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • BN has a better Operating Margin (13.25%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • BN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.47%, BN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.25%
PM (TTM) 6.72%
GM 50.47%
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y-3.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.94%
PM growth 5Y-0.54%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
BN.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBN.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BN is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BN has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for BN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • BN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BN.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingBN.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
BN.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBN.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • BN has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that BN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BN has a Altman-Z score (2.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of BN is 5.07, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BN, 5.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.07, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of BN (0.83) is worse than 69.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 5.07
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.46%
BN.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBN.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.95, BN is not doing good in the industry: 70.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, BN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.78
BN.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBN.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • BN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.47%.
  • BN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.17% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.54% in the past year.
  • BN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y3.12%
EPS 5Y-1.17%
EPS Q2Q%6.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%

3.2 Future

  • BN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.09% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.53%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.53%
EPS Next 5Y6.09%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%

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 accelerating.
BN.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBN.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10B 20B 30B
BN.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBN.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.20, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BN.
  • BN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • BN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.22, BN is valued on the expensive side.
  • BN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.69, BN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.2
Fwd PE 17.22
BN.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBN.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BN.
  • 66.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.05
EV/EBITDA 10.4
BN.PA Per share dataBN.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of BN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.02, BN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • BN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BN has a limited annual growth rate of 1.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
BN.PA Yearly Dividends per shareBN.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 74.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.53%
BN.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBN.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
BN.PA Dividend Payout.BN.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BN.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DANONE

EPA:BN (2/13/2026, 4:30:19 PM)

71.8

-0.48 (-0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-07
Earnings (Next)02-20
Inst Owners54.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.92B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts75.33
Price Target80.74 (12.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.58%
DP74.99%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-0.19%
PT rev (3m)2.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.2
Fwd PE 17.22
P/S 1.79
P/FCF 17.05
P/OCF 12.72
P/B 3.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.4
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY5.21%
EPS(NY)4.17
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.86%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 11.59%
ROCE 12.02%
ROIC 6.83%
ROICexc 8.36%
ROICexgc 50.58%
OM 13.25%
PM (TTM) 6.72%
GM 50.47%
FCFM 10.49%
ROA(3y)2.83%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)7.34%
ROE(5y)9%
ROIC(3y)6.38%
ROIC(5y)6.21%
ROICexc(3y)7.67%
ROICexc(5y)7.39%
ROICexgc(3y)52.44%
ROICexgc(5y)45.6%
ROCE(3y)10.98%
ROCE(5y)10.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.26%
OM growth 3Y-1.81%
OM growth 5Y-3.08%
PM growth 3Y-1.94%
PM growth 5Y-0.54%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y0.26%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 5.07
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 77.72%
Cap/Sales 3.57%
Interest Coverage 23.53
Cash Conversion 78.8%
Profit Quality 156.01%
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.47
F-Score8
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)59.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.59%
Profit Quality(3y)220.86%
Profit Quality(5y)178.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.47%
EPS 3Y3.12%
EPS 5Y-1.17%
EPS Q2Q%6.11%
EPS Next Y7.53%
EPS Next 2Y7.18%
EPS Next 3Y7.53%
EPS Next 5Y6.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.08%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.86%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.6%
FCF growth 1Y12.42%
FCF growth 3Y6.14%
FCF growth 5Y3.12%
OCF growth 1Y12.55%
OCF growth 3Y3.31%
OCF growth 5Y2.15%

DANONE / BN.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BN.PA.


What is the valuation status for BN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DANONE (BN.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is DANONE (BN.PA) stock?

DANONE (BN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DANONE (BN.PA) is 19.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.08.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DANONE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DANONE (BN.PA) is expected to grow by 7.53% in the next year.