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 213 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BRY was profitable.
In the past year BRY had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BRY reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years BRY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.27%, BRY is doing worse than 61.50% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY has a Return On Equity of 2.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 61.50% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRY outperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
BRY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.09%. This is significantly below the industry average of 25.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.55%) for BRY is above the 3 year average (7.09%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.27% | ||
| ROE | 2.63% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% |
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
BRY's Profit Margin of 2.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 61.03% of its industry peers.
BRY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BRY has a Operating Margin (19.00%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BRY has remained more or less at the same level.
BRY has a Gross Margin of 57.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRY outperforms 64.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.48% | ||
| GM | 57.96% |
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
BRY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
BRY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BRY has less shares outstanding than it did 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 1.00, we must say that BRY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BRY (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BRY has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.98. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BRY would need 3.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BRY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.98. This is in the better half of the industry: BRY outperforms 70.42% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BRY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.53) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC10.13%
2.3 Liquidity
BRY has a Current Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BRY has a Current ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 68.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that BRY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BRY's Quick ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
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.
Measured over the past years, BRY shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.20% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BRY shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.05% in the last year.
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)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%39.31%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BRY will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.83% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-33.67%
EPS Next 2Y-30.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
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
BRY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.75.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BRY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BRY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.19.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.46 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BRY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BRY is cheaper than 77.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRY to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.13), we can say BRY is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
97.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.83% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, BRY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of BRY dropped by -38.57% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, BRY pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BRY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BRY has a limited annual growth rate of 5.72%.
BRY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
254.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BRY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of BRY has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP254.68%
EPS Next 2Y-30.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
NASDAQ:BRY (5/30/2025, 9:43:15 AM)
2.435
-0.06 (-2.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.72%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners2.56%
Ins Owner Change1.29%
Market Cap188.96M
Analysts74
Price Target5.44 (123.41%)
Short Float %3.42%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP254.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.02%
Max EPS beat(2)38.61%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.34%
Max EPS beat(4)38.61%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)78.27%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)67.91%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)62.58%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)24.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)42.11%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)42.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)16.99%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.21%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.35%
PT rev (1m)-16.88%
PT rev (3m)-20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY26.69%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY13.41%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY57.09%
OCF(TTM)2.71
OCFY111.25%
SpS10.01
BVpS9.42
TBVpS9.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.27% | ||
| ROE | 2.63% | ||
| ROCE | 11.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.63% | ||
| OM | 19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.48% | ||
| GM | 57.96% | ||
| 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 Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 560.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
F-Score6
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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-33.67%
EPS Next 2Y-30.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%39.31%
Revenue Next Year-5.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y7.2%
EBIT Next Year322.89%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-14.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y104.72%
OCF growth 1Y5.82%
OCF growth 3Y19.72%
OCF growth 5Y-2.76%