BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BRY - US08579X1019 - Common Stock
3.05 USD
+0.06 (+2.01%)
Overall BRY gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BRY against 208 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.
In multiple years BRY reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years BRY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BRY has a Return On Assets of 0.35%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 65.87% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Equity of 0.76%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 64.90% of its industry peers.
BRY's Return On Invested Capital of 12.96% is amongst the best of the industry. BRY outperforms 88.94% 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 23.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.09%) for BRY is below the current ROIC(12.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.35% | ||
| ROE | 0.76% | ||
| ROIC | 12.96% |
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 0.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 66.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRY has declined.
BRY has a Operating Margin of 28.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: BRY outperforms 65.87% of 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 better Gross Margin (63.12%) than 71.63% 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 | 28.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 63.12% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BRY is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BRY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BRY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that BRY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.28, BRY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BRY is 6.73, which is on the high side as it means it would take BRY, 6.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BRY's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRY outperforms 57.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BRY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BRY outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC10.26%
2.3 Liquidity
BRY has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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 (0.83) is worse than 66.35% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. 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 0.74, BRY is not doing good in the industry: 65.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BRY have decreased strongly by -21.67% in the last year.
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.
BRY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.33%.
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)-21.67%
EPS 3Y38.9%
EPS 5Y-13.2%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.33%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.2%
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 -22.90% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-62.92%
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.49, the valuation of BRY can be described as very cheap.
87.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BRY, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BRY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say BRY is valued rather cheaply.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for BRY. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
BRY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRY is cheaper than 98.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BRY indicates a rather cheap valuation: BRY is cheaper than 94.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, which is a nice return.
BRY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.33.
BRY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
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
426.69% 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.
DP426.69%
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%
NASDAQ:BRY (8/25/2025, 1:31:07 PM)
3.05
+0.06 (+2.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.07%
Inst Owner Change-2.83%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change1.04%
Market Cap236.68M
Analysts74
Price Target5.13 (68.2%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio1.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP426.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)44.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)44.01%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)62.54%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)46.39%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)20.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)33.9%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)22.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)42.11%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)12.56%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)21.16%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.98%
PT rev (1m)-4.13%
PT rev (3m)-5.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-82.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.36 | ||
| P/tB | 0.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.47
EY15.41%
EPS(NY)-0.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.78
FCFY25.7%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY78.83%
SpS10.83
BVpS8.57
TBVpS8.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.35% | ||
| ROE | 0.76% | ||
| ROCE | 19.05% | ||
| ROIC | 12.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.17% | ||
| OM | 28.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.6% | ||
| GM | 63.12% | ||
| FCFM | 7.24% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1209.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score8
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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)-21.67%
EPS 3Y38.9%
EPS 5Y-13.2%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y-62.92%
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.33%
Revenue growth 3Y12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y6.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.2%
Revenue Next Year-7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y223.51%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y7.2%
EBIT Next Year310.24%
EBIT Next 3Y53.82%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-53.81%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y104.72%
OCF growth 1Y-29.7%
OCF growth 3Y19.72%
OCF growth 5Y-2.76%