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BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BRY - US08579X1019 - Common Stock

3.26 USD
+0.07 (+2.19%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 8:01:17 PM
3.29 USD
+0.03 (+0.92%)
After Hours: 12/17/2025, 8:01:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

BRY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BRY have multiple concerns. BRY is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BRY had positive earnings in the past year.
BRY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years BRY reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BRY had a positive operating cash flow.
BRY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBRY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

BRY's Return On Assets of -6.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 77.62% of its industry peers.
BRY's Return On Equity of -14.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 75.71% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRY outperforms 62.86% 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 21.09%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.55%
ROE -14.22%
ROIC 6.94%
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)-0.13%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)-0.05%
ROIC(3y)7.09%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BRY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBRY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRY has declined.
BRY has a Operating Margin (16.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 57.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRY outperforms 67.14% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 16.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.86%
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%
BRY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBRY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BRY has less shares outstanding
BRY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BRY Yearly Shares OutstandingBRY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
BRY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBRY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

BRY has an Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BRY's Altman-Z score of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRY outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
BRY has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.34. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BRY would need 7.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BRY has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.55, BRY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 7.34
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.61%
BRY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBRY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that BRY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BRY (0.81) is worse than 67.14% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.72, BRY is not doing good in the industry: 64.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.72
BRY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBRY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BRY have decreased strongly by -57.63% in the last year.
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 very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.70%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.78% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.63%
EPS 3Y38.9%
EPS 5Y-13.2%
EPS Q2Q%-157.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.7%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%-41.82%

3.2 Future

BRY is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -68.88% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-76.38%
EPS Next 2Y-45.36%
EPS Next 3Y-68.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.58%
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 decreasing.
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.
BRY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBRY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
BRY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBRY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.04, which indicates a correct valuation of BRY.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BRY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. BRY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BRY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.04
Fwd PE N/A
BRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.65
EV/EBITDA 2.27
BRY Per share dataBRY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -68.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-45.36%
EPS Next 3Y-68.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BRY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BRY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.95.
BRY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%

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
BRY Yearly Dividends per shareBRY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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-11.79%
EPS Next 2Y-45.36%
EPS Next 3Y-68.88%
BRY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBRY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B

BERRY CORP

NASDAQ:BRY (12/17/2025, 8:01:17 PM)

After market: 3.29 +0.03 (+0.92%)

3.26

+0.07 (+2.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Inst Owners81.62%
Inst Owner Change-3.72%
Ins Owners1.69%
Ins Owner Change-4.6%
Market Cap253.01M
Revenue(TTM)731.66M
Net Income(TTM)-90.85M
Analysts74
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.68%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP-11.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-18 2025-11-18 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-159.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-219.41%
Max EPS beat(2)-100%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-59.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-219.41%
Max EPS beat(4)44.01%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-40.04%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)43.16%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)32.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)33.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)33.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)15.83%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.04%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.3%
PT rev (1m)-0.89%
PT rev (3m)-5.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-41.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.04
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.35
P/FCF 4.65
P/OCF 1.48
P/B 0.4
P/tB 0.4
EV/EBITDA 2.27
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY7.67%
EPS(NY)-0.08
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY21.5%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY67.7%
SpS9.43
BVpS8.23
TBVpS8.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.55%
ROE -14.22%
ROCE 10.21%
ROIC 6.94%
ROICexc 7.02%
ROICexgc 7.02%
OM 16.86%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.86%
FCFM 7.44%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 7.34
Debt/EBITDA 1.26
Cap/Depr 74.08%
Cap/Sales 15.97%
Interest Coverage 2.2
Cash Conversion 60.92%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 0.96
F-Score4
WACC9.61%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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)-57.63%
EPS 3Y38.9%
EPS 5Y-13.2%
EPS Q2Q%-157.14%
EPS Next Y-76.38%
EPS Next 2Y-45.36%
EPS Next 3Y-68.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.7%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%-41.82%
Revenue Next Year-2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y7.2%
EBIT Next Year293.96%
EBIT Next 3Y50.47%
EBIT Next 5Y34.06%
FCF growth 1Y-54.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y104.72%
OCF growth 1Y-23.87%
OCF growth 3Y19.72%
OCF growth 5Y-2.76%

BERRY CORP / BRY FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BERRY CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BRY.


What is the valuation status of BERRY CORP (BRY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BERRY CORP (BRY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BRY stock?

BERRY CORP (BRY) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BRY stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BERRY CORP (BRY) is 13.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.4.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BRY stock?

The dividend rating of BERRY CORP (BRY) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -11.79%.