DANONE (BN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:BN - FR0000120644 - Common Stock
76.88 EUR
+0.4 (+0.52%)
BN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While BN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BN is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BN had positive earnings in the past year.
BN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BN has a Return On Assets of 4.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 62.30% of its industry peers.
BN has a better Return On Equity (11.59%) than 63.93% of its industry peers.
BN has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: BN outperforms 63.93% of its industry peers.
BN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.38%) for BN is below the current ROIC(6.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
BN has a better Profit Margin (6.72%) than 72.13% 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 77.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BN has declined.
BN's Gross Margin of 50.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BN outperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
BN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
BN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.54 indicates that BN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BN (2.54) is better than 62.30% of its industry peers.
BN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is a neutral value as BN would need 5.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BN (5.07) is better than 72.13% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that BN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: BN underperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
BN has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that BN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.95, BN is not doing good in the industry: 75.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BN has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that BN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.78, BN is doing worse than 60.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.17% on average over the past years.
BN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.54%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.39% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.56%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.56.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BN.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say BN is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.36, BN is valued on the expensive side.
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 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%, BN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, BN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
74.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP74.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPA:BN (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
76.88
+0.4 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.6%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.39B
Revenue(TTM)27.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.84B
Analysts74.84
Price Target80.89 (5.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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)2.22%
PT rev (3m)4.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.04 |
EPS(TTM)3.74
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY7.34%
SpS40.15
BVpS23.28
TBVpS-9.5
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.54 |
F-Score8
WACC6.45%
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 Y7.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.7%
EPS Next 5Y6.39%
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 5Y3.16%
EBIT growth 1Y3.81%
EBIT growth 3Y2.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year35.93%
EBIT Next 3Y14.73%
EBIT Next 5Y10.92%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for DANONE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DANONE (BN.PA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DANONE?
DANONE (BN.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is DANONE?
The financial health rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DANONE (BN.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of DANONE (BN.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.99%.