BORREGAARD ASA (BRG.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:BRG - NO0010657505 - Common Stock
191 NOK
+0.6 (+0.32%)
Taking everything into account, BRG scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BRG was compared to 71 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. BRG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BRG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make BRG suitable 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.
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 has a better Return On Assets (8.88%) than 87.32% of its industry peers.
BRG has a better Return On Equity (15.68%) than 84.51% of its industry peers.
BRG has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRG is significantly above the industry average of 6.85%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BRG (11.38%) is better than 84.51% of its industry peers.
BRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BRG has a Operating Margin of 17.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 88.73% of its industry peers.
BRG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.61%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRG is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BRG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BRG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BRG has an Altman-Z score of 4.45. This indicates that BRG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BRG's Altman-Z score of 4.45 is amongst the best of the industry. BRG outperforms 88.73% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BRG is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BRG, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BRG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) than 74.65% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, BRG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that BRG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BRG's Current ratio of 1.64 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRG outperforms 47.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that BRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, BRG is not doing good in the industry: 60.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, BRG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.33% in the last year.
BRG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.51% yearly.
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 14.15% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.88%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.51, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BRG.
BRG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BRG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.02, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.64, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BRG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BRG.
BRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
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 | 40.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BRG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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 14.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)1.47
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%.
BRG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.05.
BRG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BRG grows each year by 10.80%, which is quite nice.
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.
The dividend of BRG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP47.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
OSL:BRG (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
191
+0.6 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.10B
Analysts78.18
Price Target220.49 (15.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
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)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.67 | ||
| P/B | 3.38 | ||
| P/tB | 3.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.11 |
EPS(TTM)8.88
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)10.83
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)4.68
FCFY2.45%
OCF(TTM)12.19
OCFY6.38%
SpS77.74
BVpS56.44
TBVpS55.63
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)1.47
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 | 4.45 |
F-Score6
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.62
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 Y11.88%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.33%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.93%
Revenue Next Year2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y4.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
EBIT growth 1Y9.08%
EBIT growth 3Y11.31%
EBIT growth 5Y18.67%
EBIT Next Year51.76%
EBIT Next 3Y22.24%
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%