DANONE (BN.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:BN • FR0000120644
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This BN.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BN.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BN was profitable.
- In the past year BN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years BN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BN has a Return On Assets (4.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.73%, BN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.75%, BN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BN is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) for BN is above the 3 year average (7.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% |
ROA(3y)3.48%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)9.16%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)7.51%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of BN (6.66%) is better than 64.41% of its industry peers.
- BN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BN has a Operating Margin of 13.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BN outperforms 86.44% of its industry peers.
- BN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.62%, BN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- BN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.66% | ||
| GM | 50.62% |
OM growth 3Y3.21%
OM growth 5Y-0.93%
PM growth 3Y24.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
2. BN.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for BN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BN has less shares outstanding
- BN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.35 indicates that BN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of BN (2.35) is better than 61.02% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BN is 5.29, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BN, 5.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.29. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 72.88% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of BN (0.73) is worse than 61.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- BN has a Current ratio of 0.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: BN underperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that BN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, BN is not doing good in the industry: 61.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. BN.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.68% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.61% on average over the past years.
- BN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.34%.
- BN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.68%
EPS 3Y3.47%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%3.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.54%
3.2 Future
- BN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.92% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.92%
Revenue Next Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. BN.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.56 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BN.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BN.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, BN is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.48, the valuation of BN can be described as correct.
- BN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 67.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- BN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.68
PEG (5Y)6.72
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
5. BN.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.30%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BN has a limited annual growth rate of 0.46%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- BN pays out 75.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP75.94%
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
BN.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:BN (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
66.74
+0.64 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Industry Strength58.78
Industry Growth70.67
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2026-07-28
Inst Owners55.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.48B
Revenue(TTM)27.28B
Net Income(TTM)1.82B
Analysts75.76
Price Target81.41 (21.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
Yearly Dividend2.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.46%
DP75.94%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0.63%
PT rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.03 | ||
| P/B | 2.69 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.19 |
EPS(TTM)3.8
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY8.31%
SpS40.04
BVpS24.83
TBVpS-9.13
PEG (NY)2.68
PEG (5Y)6.72
Graham Number46.0744 (-30.96%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 7.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 76.66% | ||
| OM | 13.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.66% | ||
| GM | 50.62% | ||
| FCFM | 9.99% |
ROA(3y)3.48%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)9.16%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)7.51%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
ROICexc(3y)9.24%
ROICexc(5y)8.74%
ROICexgc(3y)70.2%
ROICexgc(5y)59.95%
ROCE(3y)11.59%
ROCE(5y)10.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.3%
OM growth 3Y3.21%
OM growth 5Y-0.93%
PM growth 3Y24.9%
PM growth 5Y-4.13%
GM growth 3Y3.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 21.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 150.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score7
WACC6.32%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)69.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.55%
Profit Quality(3y)197.16%
Profit Quality(5y)188.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.68%
EPS 3Y3.47%
EPS 5Y2.61%
EPS Q2Q%3.28%
EPS Next Y6.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3Y7.19%
EPS Next 5Y7.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.46%
Revenue growth 5Y2.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.54%
Revenue Next Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.94%
EBIT growth 1Y3.01%
EBIT growth 3Y2.73%
EBIT growth 5Y1.96%
EBIT Next Year36.46%
EBIT Next 3Y14.84%
EBIT Next 5Y11.04%
FCF growth 1Y-6.26%
FCF growth 3Y9.25%
FCF growth 5Y6.33%
OCF growth 1Y-1.31%
OCF growth 3Y8.46%
OCF growth 5Y4.96%
DANONE / BN.PA Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of BN stock?
DANONE (BN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DANONE (BN.PA) is 17.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.69.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BN stock?
The dividend rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 75.94%.