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BERRY CORP (BRY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:BRY - US08579X1019 - Common Stock

3.98 USD
-0.03 (-0.75%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 8:00:19 PM
3.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/16/2025, 8:00:19 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. While BRY is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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

In the past year BRY was profitable.
BRY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

The Return On Assets of BRY (0.35%) is worse than 65.24% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Equity of 0.76%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
BRY has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BRY outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BRY is significantly below the industry average of 21.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.09%) for BRY is below the current ROIC(12.96%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
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 has a Profit Margin of 0.60%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BRY underperforms 64.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BRY has declined.
BRY's Operating Margin of 28.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRY outperforms 67.62% 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 63.12%, BRY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% 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 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%
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.34, we must say that BRY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.34, BRY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.95% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.73, BRY is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that BRY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.55, BRY is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 6.73
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC9.57%
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 0.83 indicates that BRY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BRY has a worse Current ratio (0.83) than 65.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that BRY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, BRY is doing worse than 65.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.74
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 -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.
The Revenue has grown by 12.33% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.78% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, BRY will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -22.90% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BRY will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-62.92%
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.38%
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

BRY is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.47.
BRY's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BRY is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. BRY is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BRY is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.47
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 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BRY is valued cheaper than 98.10% 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 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.08
EV/EBITDA 1.76
BRY Per share dataBRY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BRY's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BRY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, BRY has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BRY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%

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 pays out 426.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BRY's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP426.69%
EPS Next 2Y-44.84%
EPS Next 3Y-22.9%
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
BRY Dividend Payout.BRY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BRY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BERRY CORP

NASDAQ:BRY (9/16/2025, 8:00:19 PM)

After market: 3.98 0 (0%)

3.98

-0.03 (-0.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners87.07%
Inst Owner Change-2.83%
Ins Owners1.68%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap308.85M
Analysts74
Price Target4.96 (24.62%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio0.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.72%
DP426.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.03)
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)-4.26%
PT rev (3m)-7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)95.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-44.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.47
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.37
P/FCF 5.08
P/OCF 1.66
P/B 0.46
P/tB 0.46
EV/EBITDA 1.76
EPS(TTM)0.47
EY11.81%
EPS(NY)-0.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.78
FCFY19.7%
OCF(TTM)2.4
OCFY60.41%
SpS10.83
BVpS8.57
TBVpS8.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.34
F-Score8
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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-1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.38%
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%