BRENNTAG SE (BNR.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:BNR • DE000A1DAHH0
51.4 EUR
+1.34 (+2.68%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 05:36 PM
Overall BNR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BNR against 20 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. BNR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BNR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally BNR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make BNR suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BNR was profitable.
- In the past year BNR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years BNR has always been profitable.
- BNR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BNR's Return On Assets of 3.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BNR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BNR (9.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BNR (6.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BNR is in line with the industry average of 10.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 9.68% | ||
| ROIC | 6.88% |
ROA(3y)6.44%
ROA(5y)5.89%
ROE(3y)15.54%
ROE(5y)14.24%
ROIC(3y)10.38%
ROIC(5y)9.54%
1.3 Margins
- BNR's Profit Margin of 2.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BNR outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
- BNR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BNR's Operating Margin of 4.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BNR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BNR has remained more or less at the same level.
- BNR has a Gross Margin (25.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BNR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.67% | ||
| GM | 25.14% |
OM growth 3Y2.37%
OM growth 5Y-0.17%
PM growth 3Y1.94%
PM growth 5Y-1.93%
GM growth 3Y1.82%
GM growth 5Y3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BNR is creating value.
- BNR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BNR has less shares outstanding
- BNR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BNR has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that BNR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BNR has a Altman-Z score (3.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BNR is 4.81, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BNR, 4.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.81, BNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that BNR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, BNR is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC5.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that BNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.86, BNR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- BNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that BNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BNR's Quick ratio of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BNR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- BNR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.67%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.13% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, BNR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.35% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BNR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.67%
EPS 3Y5.61%
EPS 5Y4.13%
EPS Q2Q%-4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.13%
Revenue growth 5Y4.84%
Sales Q2Q%-8.62%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BNR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.07% on average per year.
- BNR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.27%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y3.67%
EPS Next 5Y4.07%
Revenue Next Year-5.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.28%
Revenue Next 5Y1.11%
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.72, the valuation of BNR can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BNR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say BNR is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.56, BNR is valued correctly.
- BNR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, BNR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BNR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BNR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.29
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y3.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.15%, BNR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.98, BNR pays a better dividend. On top of this BNR pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BNR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BNR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.61%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 72.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BNR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BNR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP72.55%
EPS Next 2Y-2.45%
EPS Next 3Y3.67%
BRENNTAG SE / BNR.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BNR.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BRENNTAG SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BRENNTAG SE (BNR.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BNR stock?
BRENNTAG SE (BNR.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of BRENNTAG SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BRENNTAG SE (BNR.DE) is 17.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BRENNTAG SE?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BRENNTAG SE (BNR.DE) is expected to decline by -18.27% in the next year.