BUREAU VERITAS SA (BVI.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:BVI - FR0006174348 - Common Stock
28.72 EUR
+0.12 (+0.42%)
BVI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While BVI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BVI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BVI had positive earnings in the past year.
BVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BVI has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BVI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BVI has a better Return On Assets (10.02%) than 84.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BVI (45.59%) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
BVI has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.56%) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BVI is in line with the industry average of 10.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.56%) for BVI is above the 3 year average (11.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.59% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.84%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
1.3 Margins
BVI has a Profit Margin of 10.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BVI has grown nicely.
BVI has a Operating Margin of 14.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
BVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 103.28%, BVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BVI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% |
OM growth 3Y1.18%
OM growth 5Y0.5%
PM growth 3Y2.59%
PM growth 5Y4.81%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BVI is creating value.
BVI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BVI remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
BVI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BVI has an Altman-Z score of 3.35. This indicates that BVI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.35, BVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BVI is 3.04, which is a good value as it means it would take BVI, 3.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BVI (3.04) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
BVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.56. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BVI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.56) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that BVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BVI's Current ratio of 1.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BVI outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
BVI has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. 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 Quick ratio of 1.18. This is in the better half of the industry: BVI outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BVI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.92%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.23% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.12% in the past year.
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 7.59% on average over the next years.
BVI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
EPS Next 5Y7.59%
Revenue Next Year4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y6.95%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BVI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.89. BVI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BVI.
BVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BVI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
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)3.91
PEG (5Y)3.32
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.13.
BVI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BVI grows each year by 32.58%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
BVI pays out 64.39% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.39%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
EPA:BVI (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
28.72
+0.12 (+0.42%)
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 Cap13.04B
Revenue(TTM)6.41B
Net Income(TTM)657.40M
Analysts80
Price Target34.27 (19.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.58%
DP64.39%
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)-0.38%
PT rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.19 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.03 | ||
| P/B | 9.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY6.51%
OCF(TTM)2.2
OCFY7.68%
SpS14.13
BVpS3.18
TBVpS-2.53
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)3.32
Graham Number9.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.02% | ||
| ROE | 45.59% | ||
| ROCE | 22.82% | ||
| ROIC | 15.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 103.04% | ||
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.25% | ||
| GM | 103.28% | ||
| FCFM | 13.24% |
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)6.04%
ROE(3y)26.65%
ROE(5y)23.15%
ROIC(3y)11.84%
ROIC(5y)10.41%
ROICexc(3y)16.62%
ROICexc(5y)14.87%
ROICexgc(3y)78.54%
ROICexgc(5y)69.9%
ROCE(3y)17.37%
ROCE(5y)15.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.26%
OM growth 3Y1.18%
OM growth 5Y0.5%
PM growth 3Y2.59%
PM growth 5Y4.81%
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 | 52.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score7
WACC6.84%
ROIC/WACC2.27
Cap/Depr(3y)49.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)144.23%
Profit Quality(5y)231.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.92%
EPS 3Y8.85%
EPS 5Y6.23%
EPS Q2Q%1.56%
EPS Next Y5.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.34%
EPS Next 5Y7.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.65%
Revenue Next Year4.24%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y6.95%
EBIT growth 1Y10.09%
EBIT growth 3Y9.08%
EBIT growth 5Y4.64%
EBIT Next Year37.54%
EBIT Next 3Y16.06%
EBIT Next 5Y12.48%
FCF growth 1Y23.47%
FCF growth 3Y8.5%
FCF growth 5Y4.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.57%
OCF growth 3Y8.19%
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 6 / 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 6 / 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 5.29% in the next year.