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BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

3.39 USD
+0.07 (+2.11%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:15:30 PM
3.45 USD
+0.06 (+1.77%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:15:30 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to BRY. BRY was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BRY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BRY has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

The Return On Assets of BRY (-6.55%) is worse than 77.51% of its industry peers.
BRY has a worse Return On Equity (-14.22%) than 75.60% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.94%, BRY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BRY is significantly below the industry average of 21.49%.
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

BRY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.86%, BRY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.80% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.86%, BRY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BRY is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BRY has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BRY is higher compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that BRY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BRY (0.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.34, BRY is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.94% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55. This is a neutral value indicating BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BRY (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 7.34
Altman-Z 0.97
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.63%
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

BRY has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.81, BRY is doing worse than 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
BRY's Quick ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 65.07% of its industry peers.
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

BRY shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -57.63%.
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%.
BRY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.78% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -26.29% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-59.9%
EPS Next 2Y-84.96%
EPS Next 3Y-26.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
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 13.56, which indicates a correct valuation of BRY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BRY.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, BRY is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 223.76, BRY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BRY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.38% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
BRY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.56
Fwd PE 223.76
BRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

96.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
BRY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRY is cheaper than 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.84
EV/EBITDA 2.31
BRY Per share dataBRY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-84.96%
EPS Next 3Y-26.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BRY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BRY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.93.
BRY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%

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
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

BRY has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-11.79%
EPS Next 2Y-84.96%
EPS Next 3Y-26.29%
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 (11/28/2025, 8:15:30 PM)

After market: 3.45 +0.06 (+1.77%)

3.39

+0.07 (+2.11%)

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 Owners85.62%
Inst Owner Change-3.72%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap263.10M
Revenue(TTM)731.66M
Net Income(TTM)-90.85M
Analysts74
Price Target4.71 (38.94%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio0.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.61%
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)-8.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.56
Fwd PE 223.76
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 4.84
P/OCF 1.54
P/B 0.41
P/tB 0.41
EV/EBITDA 2.31
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY0.45%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY20.68%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY65.1%
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 0.97
F-Score4
WACC9.63%
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-59.9%
EPS Next 2Y-84.96%
EPS Next 3Y-26.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.7%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%-41.82%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.93%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y7.2%
EBIT Next Year296.74%
EBIT Next 3Y52.08%
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 13.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.


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%.