BORREGAARD ASA (BRG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:BRG - Euronext Oslo - NO0010657505 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
BRG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BRG has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BRG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, BRG could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years BRG has always been profitable.
BRG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BRG's Return On Assets of 8.88% is amongst the best of the industry. BRG outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.68%, BRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.96%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% 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 6.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.88% | ||
| ROE | 15.68% | ||
| ROIC | 12.96% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (11.38%) than 85.51% of its industry peers.
BRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.31%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
BRG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BRG has a Gross Margin of 54.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
BRG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.38% | ||
| GM | 54.61% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRG 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 4.64. This indicates that BRG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BRG has a better Altman-Z score (4.64) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
BRG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is a neutral value as BRG would need 5.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BRG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) than 71.01% of its industry peers.
BRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BRG (0.31) is better than 63.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC8.12%
2.3 Liquidity
BRG has a Current Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that BRG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.64, BRG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that BRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BRG has a worse Quick ratio (0.91) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
BRG does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BRG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.33%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.51% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11%
EPS 3Y5.89%
EPS 5Y14.62%
EPS Q2Q%4.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BRG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.08% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.11, BRG is valued on the expensive side.
BRG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, BRG is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.12, the valuation of BRG can be described as rather expensive.
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 35.78, BRG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BRG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.31
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, BRG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BRG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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
47.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRG. 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.
DP47.91%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
OSL:BRG (8/14/2025, 12:25:42 PM)
205.25
+0.75 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.52B
Analysts78.33
Price Target223.09 (8.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend3.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.8%
DP47.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.77%
Max EPS beat(2)12.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.93%
Max EPS beat(4)12.01%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.03%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.99%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.03%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.88%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.75%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.38%
PT rev (1m)1.96%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.84 | ||
| P/B | 3.64 | ||
| P/tB | 3.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
EPS(TTM)8.88
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)11.33
Fwd EY5.52%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)12.19
OCFY5.94%
SpS77.74
BVpS56.44
TBVpS55.63
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)1.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.88% | ||
| ROE | 15.68% | ||
| ROCE | 16.94% | ||
| ROIC | 12.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.25% | ||
| OM | 17.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.38% | ||
| GM | 54.61% | ||
| FCFM | 6.02% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 129.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.64 |
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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)11%
EPS 3Y5.89%
EPS 5Y14.62%
EPS Q2Q%4.92%
EPS Next Y17.7%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.93%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
EBIT growth 1Y9.08%
EBIT growth 3Y11.31%
EBIT growth 5Y18.67%
EBIT Next Year56.35%
EBIT Next 3Y22.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.9%
FCF growth 3Y-25.83%
FCF growth 5Y25.65%
OCF growth 1Y6.28%
OCF growth 3Y-9.29%
OCF growth 5Y8.91%