Braskem S.A.
Braskem S.A. Fundamental Analysis
Braskem S.A. (BAK) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of -0.75, profit margin of -14.48%, and ROE of 1.45%. The company generates $69.3B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 9.70%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 59.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze BAK's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakBAK struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentBAK trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateBAK shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ModerateBAK shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
WeakBAK struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is BAK Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
BAK trades at -0.75 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, BAK's PEG of 0.00 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Braskem S.A. at -0.47 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at -14.82 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does BAK Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Braskem S.A. keeps $-14.48 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate -2.42 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $1.45 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Braskem S.A. generates $-12.26 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Braskem S.A. generates limited operating cash flow of $-4.20B, signaling weaker underlying cash strength.
Free Cash Flow
Braskem S.A. generates weak or negative free cash flow of $-7.35B, restricting financial flexibility.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $-18.45 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
BAK converts -96.86% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
-0.75
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
0.002
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
-0.47
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
0.11
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
-4.42
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.76
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
1.45
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
-0.12
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
-0.04
vs 25 benchmark
How BAK Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | BAK Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -0.75 | 24.36 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 144.86% | 889.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | -14.48% | -108876.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | -4.42 | 0.54 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | 6.84 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | -12.26% | -10100.00% (disorted) | Weak |
BAK outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Braskem S.A.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
47.77%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
High GrowthEPS CAGR
-328.20%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
DecliningFCF CAGR
7.36%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Commodity, Value
Growing