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BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:BRY - Nasdaq - US08579X1019 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.1  +0.04 (+1.31%)

After market: 3.0123 -0.09 (-2.83%)

Fundamental Rating

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BRY gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. BRY has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BRY has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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.
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.
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 has a worse Return On Assets (-2.66%) than 74.88% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Equity of -5.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 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 RankSector 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
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 better Operating Margin (26.07%) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
BRY's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.76%, BRY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.72% 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 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%
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

BRY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRY has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BRY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that BRY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BRY has a Altman-Z score (1.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.65, BRY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.51% of the companies in the same industry.
BRY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BRY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BRY outperforms 42.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 3.65
Altman-Z 1.22
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.14%
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 0.88. 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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that BRY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BRY's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BRY is outperformed by 63.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.79
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 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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BRY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.77.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BRY indicates a rather cheap valuation: BRY is cheaper than 90.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.45, BRY is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 54.16, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BRY.
BRY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRY is more expensive than 68.72% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BRY to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say BRY is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.77
Fwd PE 54.16
BRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBRY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BRY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRY is cheaper than 96.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.09
EV/EBITDA 1.61
BRY Per share dataBRY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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-70.77%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, BRY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.66, BRY has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, BRY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
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-75.94%
EPS Next 2Y-70.77%
EPS Next 3Y-3.83%
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 (7/3/2025, 7:05:57 PM)

After market: 3.0123 -0.09 (-2.83%)

3.1

+0.04 (+1.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change1.29%
Market Cap240.56M
Analysts74
Price Target5.2 (67.74%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.18%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP-75.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-19 2025-05-19 (0.03)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 4.77
Fwd PE 54.16
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 2.09
P/OCF 1.05
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.38
EV/EBITDA 1.61
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY20.97%
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY1.85%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY47.81%
OCF(TTM)2.95
OCFY95.12%
SpS10.67
BVpS8.14
TBVpS8.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.22
F-Score6
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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%