BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BRY - Nasdaq - US08579X1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BRY. BRY was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While BRY is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. BRY has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BRY was profitable.
BRY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BRY reported negative net income in multiple years.
BRY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BRY has a worse Return On Assets (-2.66%) than 74.88% of its industry peers.
BRY has a worse Return On Equity (-5.91%) than 71.56% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BRY (12.03%) is better than 85.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRY is significantly below the industry average of 23.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.03%) for BRY is above the 3 year average (7.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.66% | ||
| ROE | -5.91% | ||
| ROIC | 12.03% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-0.13%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)-0.05%
ROIC(3y)7.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRY has declined.
BRY has a better Operating Margin (26.07%) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRY has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 61.76%, BRY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.72% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 61.76% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-20.44%
GM growth 3Y7.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRY is creating some value.
BRY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BRY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that BRY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.21, BRY is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BRY is 3.65, which is a good value as it means it would take BRY, 3.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BRY's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRY outperforms 72.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BRY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC9.76%
2.3 Liquidity
BRY has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BRY (0.88) is worse than 64.93% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BRY (0.79) is worse than 63.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BRY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.04%, which is quite good.
BRY shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.20% yearly.
BRY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.21%.
Measured over the past years, BRY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.04%
EPS 3Y38.9%
EPS 5Y-13.2%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.21%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%39.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.83% on average over the next years.
BRY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-53.77%
EPS Next 2Y-70.77%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.22, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BRY.
92.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BRY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.98.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BRY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRY to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.49), we can say BRY is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
98.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BRY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-70.77%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, which is a nice return.
BRY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.66.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, BRY pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BRY has a limited annual growth rate of 5.72%.
BRY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of BRY are negative and hence is the payout ratio. BRY will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-75.94%
EPS Next 2Y-70.77%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
NASDAQ:BRY (6/30/2025, 3:19:05 PM)
2.745
-0.09 (-3.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change1.29%
Market Cap213.01M
Analysts74
Price Target5.2 (89.44%)
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio2.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP-75.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.31%
Min EPS beat(2)38.61%
Max EPS beat(2)44.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)16.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.77%
Max EPS beat(4)44.01%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)88.51%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)70.69%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)52.51%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.06%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)16.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)42.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)12.32%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)19.99%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.13%
PT rev (1m)-4.37%
PT rev (3m)-20.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60%
EPS NY rev (1m)-30.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-49.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.34 | ||
| P/tB | 0.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY23.68%
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY2.09%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY53.99%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY107.42%
SpS10.67
BVpS8.14
TBVpS8.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.66% | ||
| ROE | -5.91% | ||
| ROCE | 17.68% | ||
| ROIC | 12.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.42% | ||
| OM | 26.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 61.76% | ||
| FCFM | 13.89% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-0.13%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)-0.05%
ROIC(3y)7.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.21%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.21%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.43%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.56%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y10.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y0.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-20.44%
GM growth 3Y7.06%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score6
WACC9.76%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)67.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.64%
Profit Quality(3y)326.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.04%
EPS 3Y38.9%
EPS 5Y-13.2%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y-53.77%
EPS Next 2Y-70.77%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.21%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%39.31%
Revenue Next Year-8.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y147.79%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y7.2%
EBIT Next Year322.89%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-31.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y104.72%
OCF growth 1Y-27.17%
OCF growth 3Y19.72%
OCF growth 5Y-2.76%