42.17 USD
+1.05 (+2.55%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BSY. BSY was compared to 280 industry peers in the Software industry. While BSY belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. BSY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BSY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BSY had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BSY has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BSY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BSY's Return On Assets of 7.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BSY outperforms 79.29% of its industry peers.
BSY has a better Return On Equity (22.53%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
BSY has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BSY outperforms 85.36% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BSY is below the industry average of 11.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.00%) for BSY is below the current ROIC(10.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.77% | ||
| ROE | 22.53% | ||
| ROIC | 10.86% |
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.4%
ROE(3y)30.01%
ROE(5y)29.96%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 18.44%, BSY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.79% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.23%, BSY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BSY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.20%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.36% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 81.2% |
OM growth 3Y5.52%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y21.55%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BSY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BSY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BSY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BSY has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.94 indicates that BSY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BSY's Altman-Z score of 3.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BSY outperforms 66.07% of its industry peers.
BSY has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BSY would need 2.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.71, BSY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the high side and indicates that BSY has dependencies on debt financing.
BSY has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: BSY underperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC10.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BSY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BSY has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BSY underperforms 91.07% of its industry peers.
BSY has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BSY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BSY (0.61) is worse than 91.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BSY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.49%, which is quite good.
BSY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.41% yearly.
BSY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.12%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y8.4%
EPS 5Y12.41%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.99%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y9.16%
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BSY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BSY is on the same level as its industry peers.
BSY is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.06, the valuation of BSY can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BSY.
BSY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BSY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BSY is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BSY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BSY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of BSY may justify a higher PE ratio.
BSY's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.69
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.70%, BSY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of BSY dropped by -26.11% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 51.62, BSY pays a better dividend. On top of this BSY pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BSY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
5.2 History
BSY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BSY has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
30.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BSY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.41%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
NASDAQ:BSY (11/28/2025, 12:09:05 PM)
42.17
+1.05 (+2.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners45.02%
Inst Owner Change3.58%
Ins Owners40.36%
Ins Owner Change-2%
Market Cap12.80B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)269.25M
Analysts77
Price Target59.42 (40.91%)
Short Float %5.98%
Short Ratio4.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.41%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.54%
Max EPS beat(2)11.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)13.82%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.56%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.02%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.08%
PT rev (1m)-1.9%
PT rev (3m)-1.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.06 | ||
| P/S | 8.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.76 | ||
| P/B | 10.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY3.22%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY3.59%
OCF(TTM)1.58
OCFY3.74%
SpS4.81
BVpS3.94
TBVpS-4.6
PEG (NY)2.69
PEG (5Y)2.95
Graham Number10.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.77% | ||
| ROE | 22.53% | ||
| ROCE | 13.59% | ||
| ROIC | 10.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.44% | ||
| GM | 81.2% | ||
| FCFM | 31.52% |
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.4%
ROE(3y)30.01%
ROE(5y)29.96%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)8.22%
ROICexc(5y)11.91%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.93%
OM growth 3Y5.52%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y21.55%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 32.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 113.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 170.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.94 |
F-Score8
WACC10.52%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)27.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.72%
Profit Quality(3y)148.6%
Profit Quality(5y)185.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y8.4%
EPS 5Y12.41%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.05%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y9.16%
EBIT growth 1Y22.88%
EBIT growth 3Y18.11%
EBIT growth 5Y17.09%
EBIT Next Year15.98%
EBIT Next 3Y15.8%
EBIT Next 5Y10.9%
FCF growth 1Y34.82%
FCF growth 3Y15.91%
FCF growth 5Y22.26%
OCF growth 1Y30.85%
OCF growth 3Y14.76%
OCF growth 5Y20.58%
BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B / BSY FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BSY.
What is the valuation status of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) is expected to grow by 13.62% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) stock?
The dividend rating of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.41%.