BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
27.21 EUR
-0.13 (-0.48%)
Taking everything into account, BVI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BVI was compared to 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. BVI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BVI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BVI was profitable.
In the past year BVI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years BVI has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BVI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BVI has a Return On Assets of 10.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BVI outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
BVI has a Return On Equity of 45.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
BVI has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.55%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BVI is in line with the industry average of 11.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.83%) for BVI is below the current ROIC(15.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.56% | ||
| ROIC | 15.55% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.4%
1.3 Margins
BVI's Profit Margin of 10.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BVI outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
BVI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BVI (14.50%) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
BVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BVI (103.28%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
BVI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% |
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.48%
PM growth 3Y2.57%
PM growth 5Y4.79%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BVI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BVI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BVI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.28 indicates that BVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.28, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
BVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.04. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BVI would need 3.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BVI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.04) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56 is on the high side and indicates that BVI has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BVI (1.56) is worse than 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC2.29
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
BVI has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that BVI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BVI has a Current ratio (1.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BVI has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that BVI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BVI (1.17) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.92% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, BVI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.23% on average per year.
BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.12%.
BVI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.92%
EPS 3Y8.85%
EPS 5Y6.23%
EPS Q2Q%1.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.82% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.13%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.58, BVI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. BVI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.33, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BVI.
BVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. BVI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BVI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BVI is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.23
PEG (5Y)3.14
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.24.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BVI grows each year by 32.56%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.56%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
BVI pays out 64.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BVI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPA:BVI (11/20/2025, 5:29:31 PM)
27.21
-0.13 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.35B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.00M
Analysts81
Price Target34.25 (25.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.56%
DP64.52%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.07%
PT rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.34 | ||
| P/B | 8.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY5.11%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY5.77%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.88%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY8.11%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.17
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)4.23
PEG (5Y)3.14
Graham Number9.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.56% | ||
| ROCE | 22.81% | ||
| ROIC | 15.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 103.18% | ||
| OM | 14.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% | ||
| FCFM | 13.26% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.83%
ROIC(5y)10.4%
ROICexc(3y)16.61%
ROICexc(5y)14.86%
ROICexgc(3y)78.48%
ROICexgc(5y)69.86%
ROCE(3y)17.36%
ROCE(5y)15.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.24%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y0.48%
PM growth 3Y2.57%
PM growth 5Y4.79%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.47 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score7
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC2.29
Cap/Depr(3y)49.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)144.21%
Profit Quality(5y)231.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.92%
EPS 3Y8.85%
EPS 5Y6.23%
EPS Q2Q%1.56%
EPS Next Y4.63%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.04%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.13%
EBIT growth 1Y10.05%
EBIT growth 3Y9.06%
EBIT growth 5Y4.62%
EBIT Next Year37.54%
EBIT Next 3Y16.06%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y23.58%
FCF growth 3Y8.48%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.6%
OCF growth 3Y8.18%
OCF growth 5Y4.06%
BUREAU VERITAS SA / BVI.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BUREAU VERITAS SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BVI.PA.
What is the valuation status of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BVI stock?
BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BVI stock?
The financial health rating of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for BUREAU VERITAS SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) is expected to grow by 4.63% in the next year.