BORREGAARD ASA (BRG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:BRG - NO0010657505 - Common Stock
209.5 NOK
+2.5 (+1.21%)
Overall BRG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BRG against 68 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make BRG a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BRG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BRG had a positive cash flow from operations.
BRG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 89.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.68%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.76% 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 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRG is significantly above the industry average of 7.11%.
| 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 88.24% of its industry peers.
BRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BRG (17.31%) is better than 91.18% of its industry peers.
BRG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 54.61%, BRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.29% 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 | 17.31% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRG is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BRG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
BRG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.68 indicates that BRG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BRG's Altman-Z score of 4.68 is amongst the best of the industry. BRG outperforms 88.24% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.24, BRG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, BRG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that BRG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BRG has a Current ratio of 1.64. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BRG outperforms 44.12% of its industry peers.
BRG has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a bad value and indicates that BRG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BRG (0.91) is worse than 66.18% 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
BRG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.00%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BRG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.62% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BRG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.33% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BRG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.51% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Y17.86%
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.59, BRG is valued on the expensive side.
BRG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. BRG is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.33, the valuation of BRG can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BRG.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.69. BRG is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.33 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.98 |
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.
BRG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BRG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.08.
BRG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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 47.91% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
BRG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP47.91%
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.81%
OSL:BRG (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
209.5
+2.5 (+1.21%)
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 Cap20.95B
Analysts78.33
Price Target223.09 (6.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
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)1.39%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.33 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.71 | ||
| P/tB | 3.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.98 |
EPS(TTM)8.88
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)11.43
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)12.19
OCFY5.82%
SpS77.74
BVpS56.44
TBVpS55.63
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.61
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 | 4.68 |
F-Score6
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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 Y17.86%
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y14.81%
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%