BORREGAARD ASA (BRG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:BRG - Euronext Oslo - NO0010657505 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall BRG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BRG against 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BRG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BRG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make BRG suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BRG was profitable.
BRG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BRG has been profitable.
BRG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.81%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.39% of the companies in the same industry.
BRG has a Return On Equity of 15.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.64%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BRG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.82%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.81% | ||
| ROE | 15.25% | ||
| ROIC | 12.64% |
ROA(3y)9.71%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)18.18%
ROE(5y)16.56%
ROIC(3y)13.82%
ROIC(5y)12.69%
1.3 Margins
BRG's Profit Margin of 11.38% is amongst the best of the industry. BRG outperforms 89.39% of its industry peers.
BRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BRG's Operating Margin of 17.48% is amongst the best of the industry. BRG outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.29%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.38% | ||
| GM | 55.29% |
OM growth 3Y1.68%
OM growth 5Y9.36%
PM growth 3Y-3.22%
PM growth 5Y5.58%
GM growth 3Y1.15%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BRG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BRG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BRG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BRG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BRG has an Altman-Z score of 4.54. This indicates that BRG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BRG has a Altman-Z score of 4.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BRG is 3.62, which is a good value as it means it would take BRG, 3.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BRG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that BRG is not too dependend on debt financing.
BRG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that BRG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.87, BRG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.06% of the companies in the same industry.
BRG has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that BRG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BRG has a Quick ratio (1.05) which is in line with its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for BRG is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BRG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.41%.
BRG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.62% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BRG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.80% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.41%
EPS 3Y5.89%
EPS 5Y14.62%
EPS Q2Q%26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.09%
3.2 Future
BRG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.08% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BRG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
BRG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.51.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
BRG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BRG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.63.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13, BRG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BRG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
BRG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BRG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BRG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BRG's earnings are expected to grow with 15.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%, BRG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.12, BRG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BRG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BRG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.80%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BRG pays out 42.79% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BRG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.79%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
OSL:BRG (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
188.4
+0.8 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.84B
Analysts81.82
Price Target218.79 (16.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
Yearly Dividend3.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.8%
DP42.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.93%
Max EPS beat(2)12.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.93%
Max EPS beat(4)12.01%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.88%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.21%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.03%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.88%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.88%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.49%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.81%
PT rev (1m)-11%
PT rev (3m)-11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.63 | ||
| P/S | 2.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.65 | ||
| P/B | 3.29 | ||
| P/tB | 3.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9 |
EPS(TTM)8.76
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)11.33
Fwd EY6.01%
FCF(TTM)6.41
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)13.8
OCFY7.32%
SpS76.78
BVpS57.33
TBVpS56.48
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)1.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.81% | ||
| ROE | 15.25% | ||
| ROCE | 16.52% | ||
| ROIC | 12.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.08% | ||
| OM | 17.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.38% | ||
| GM | 55.29% | ||
| FCFM | 8.35% |
ROA(3y)9.71%
ROA(5y)9%
ROE(3y)18.18%
ROE(5y)16.56%
ROIC(3y)13.82%
ROIC(5y)12.69%
ROICexc(3y)14.38%
ROICexc(5y)13.15%
ROICexgc(3y)14.56%
ROICexgc(5y)13.34%
ROCE(3y)18.07%
ROCE(5y)16.59%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.17%
OM growth 3Y1.68%
OM growth 5Y9.36%
PM growth 3Y-3.22%
PM growth 5Y5.58%
GM growth 3Y1.15%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 129.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.54 |
F-Score7
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)122.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.89%
Profit Quality(3y)58.92%
Profit Quality(5y)78.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.41%
EPS 3Y5.89%
EPS 5Y14.62%
EPS Q2Q%26%
EPS Next Y17.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%3.09%
Revenue Next Year4.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y5.49%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
EBIT growth 1Y4.93%
EBIT growth 3Y11.31%
EBIT growth 5Y18.67%
EBIT Next Year56.35%
EBIT Next 3Y22.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y47.7%
FCF growth 3Y-25.83%
FCF growth 5Y25.65%
OCF growth 1Y50.33%
OCF growth 3Y-9.29%
OCF growth 5Y8.91%