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 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 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.
BRG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BRG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BRG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.81%, BRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.86% 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 84.06% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.64%, BRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% 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 6.66%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.38%, BRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRG has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.48%, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BRG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 55.29%, BRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRG is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BRG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
BRG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BRG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.53 indicates that BRG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BRG has a Altman-Z score of 4.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRG outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
BRG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.62. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BRG would need 3.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.62, BRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that BRG is not too dependend on debt financing.
BRG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.33. This is in the better half of the industry: BRG outperforms 62.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.53 |
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.
BRG's Current ratio of 1.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRG outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, BRG is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.28% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.41% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.80% in the past 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)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
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.
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
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.58, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BRG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BRG.
BRG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.69, BRG is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRG is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say BRG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.69 |
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 | 29.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BRG 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)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
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 3.00.
BRG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| 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 42.79% 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.
DP42.79%
EPS Next 2Y17.24%
EPS Next 3Y15.08%
OSL:BRG (6/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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+2.6 (+1.39%)
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 Cap18.90B
Analysts81.82
Price Target218.79 (15.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.7 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.86 |
EPS(TTM)8.76
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)11.33
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)6.41
FCFY3.39%
OCF(TTM)13.8
OCFY7.3%
SpS76.78
BVpS57.33
TBVpS56.48
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.48
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 | 4.53 |
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%