Bucher Industries AG
Bucher Industries AG Fundamental Analysis
Bucher Industries AG (BCHHF) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 15.57, profit margin of 7.60%, and ROE of 12.24%. The company generates $3.0B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -11.73%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 51.0/100 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 BCHHF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakBCHHF struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentBCHHF trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakBCHHF faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentBCHHF maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakBCHHF struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is BCHHF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
BCHHF trades at 15.57 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, BCHHF's PEG of -49.48 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Bucher Industries AG at 1.95 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 9.78 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does BCHHF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Bucher Industries AG keeps $7.60 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 9.53 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $12.24 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Bucher Industries AG generates $8.38 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Bucher Industries AG produces operating cash flow of $413.86M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Bucher Industries AG produces free cash flow of $278.94M, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $27.28 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
BCHHF converts 7.93% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
15.57
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-49.48
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.95
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.18
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.02
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
2.36
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.12
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.08
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.15
vs 25 benchmark
How BCHHF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | BCHHF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 15.57 | 26.49 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 12.24% | 1307.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 7.60% | -5131.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | 0.81 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | 10.48 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | 8.38% | -1549793.00% (disorted) | Weak |
BCHHF outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Bucher Industries AG's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
1.45%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
GrowingEPS CAGR
1.06%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
GrowingFCF CAGR
20.84%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High Growth