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67.53 (1y: +9%)
Market Cap 182.74 B P/E(ttm) 12.20
Enterprise Value 206 B P/B 2.70
BHP- NYSE (USA)
BHP Billiton Ltd
  • Currently 3/5
Business Predictability Rank: 3-Star (On Watch)
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 3-Star stocks: 8.2% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 11%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyÂ’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.179
BHP's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
88% of the 610 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 2.00 vs. BHP: 0.179 )
BHP' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.05   Max: 7.96
Current: 0.18
0.05
7.96
Equity to Asset 0.47
BHP's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
73% of the 587 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.67 vs. BHP: 0.47 )
BHP' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.27   Max: 0.54
Current: 0.47
0.27
0.54
Interest Coverage 32.5
BHP's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
66% of the 432 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. BHP: 32.5 )
BHP' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0   Max: 347
Current: 32.5
0
347
F-Score: 4
Z-Score: 3.53
M-Score: -3.06
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyÂ’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 32.90
BHP's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
77% of the 345 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. BHP: 32.90 )
BHP' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -21.3   Max: 46.6
Current: 32.9
-21.3
46.6
Net-margin (%) 21.3
BHP's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
71% of the 341 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 11.20 vs. BHP: 21.3 )
BHP' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -12   Max: 34
Current: 21.3
-12
34
ROE (%) 23.4
BHP's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 330 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 8.70 vs. BHP: 23.4 )
BHP' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -26.7   Max: 45.2
Current: 23.4
-26.7
45.2
ROA (%) 11.9
BHP's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 331 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 5.20 vs. BHP: 11.9 )
BHP' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -7.4   Max: 23.1
Current: 11.9
-7.4
23.1
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 25.80
BHP's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
72% of the 324 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 13.30 vs. BHP: 25.80 )
BHP' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -17.9   Max: 49.8
Current: 25.8
-17.9
49.8
Revenue Growth (%) 10.8
BHP's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked lower than
61% of the 271 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 13.80 vs. BHP: 10.8 )
BHP' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -20.9   Max: 24.9
Current: 10.8
-20.9
24.9
EBITDA Growth (%) 17.5
BHP's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
51% of the 171 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 17.00 vs. BHP: 17.5 )
BHP' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: 1.5   Max: 44.9
Current: 17.5
1.5
44.9
EPS Growth (%) 28.6
BHP's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
58% of the 143 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 22.50 vs. BHP: 28.6 )
BHP' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -11.6   Max: 62.1
Current: 28.6
-11.6
62.1
» BHP's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

BHP Guru Trades in Q2 2012

John Buckingham 31,997 sh (+5.23%)
Murray Stahl Sold Out
Steven Cohen Sold Out
David Dreman 362,355 sh (-10.73%)
RS Investment Management 761,245 sh (-58.98%)
Ken Fisher 37,241 sh (-99.39%)
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Q3 2012

BHP Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Jim Simons 652,300 sh (New)
Bruce Kovner 7,700 sh (New)
John Burbank 307,900 sh (New)
Ken Fisher 7,070,369 sh (+18885.4%)
RS Investment Management Sold Out
John Buckingham 31,737 sh (-0.81%)
David Dreman 275,879 sh (-23.86%)
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Q4 2012

BHP Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Bruce Kovner 24,700 sh (+220.78%)
John Buckingham 32,308 sh (+1.8%)
Jim Simons Sold Out
Ken Fisher 6,750,493 sh (-4.52%)
John Burbank 289,000 sh (-6.14%)
David Dreman 109,053 sh (-60.47%)
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Q1 2013

BHP Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Ray Dalio 26,400 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 6,232 sh (New)
John Burbank 310,000 sh (+7.27%)
John Buckingham 34,547 sh (+6.93%)
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Ken Fisher 6,645,385 sh (-1.56%)
David Dreman 102,137 sh (-6.34%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with BHP

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Ray Dalio 2013-03-31 New Buy0.02%$68.43 - $80.46 $ 67.53-11%26400
David Dreman 2012-12-31 Reduce -60.47%0.28%$67.78 - $77.77 $ 67.53-6%109053
John Burbank 2012-09-30 New Buy0.96%$61.9 - $72.28 $ 67.531%307900
David Dreman 2012-09-30 Reduce -23.86%0.13%$61.9 - $72.28 $ 67.531%275879
George Soros 2011-03-31 Sold Out $84.88 - $96.02 $ 67.53-26%0
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Sold Out $84.88 - $96.02 $ 67.53-26%0
Mario Gabelli 2010-12-31 Reduce -25.37%0.01%$76.38 - $92.9 $ 67.53-21%125000
George Soros 2010-12-31 New Buy$76.38 - $92.9 $ 67.53-21%1000
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-09-30 Sold Out 0.07%$62.71 - $76.97 $ 67.53-4%0
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-06-30 New Buy0.07%$58.44 - $82.86 $ 67.53-4%150000
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Add 65.02%0.02%$58.44 - $82.86 $ 67.53-4%167500
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 12.20
BHP's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
271002% of the 369 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. BHP: 12.20 )
BHP' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 7.3   Max: 83.44
Current: 12.2
7.3
83.44
P/B 2.70
BHP's P/B is ranked lower than
167224% of the 598 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. BHP: 2.70 )
BHP' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 2.45   Max: 15.35
Current: 2.7
2.45
15.35
P/S 2.50
BHP's P/S is ranked lower than
162866% of the 614 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.90 vs. BHP: 2.50 )
BHP' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 2.04   Max: 7.47
Current: 2.5
2.04
7.47
PFCF 37.40
BHP's PFCF is ranked lower than
377358% of the 265 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 17.89 vs. BHP: 37.40 )
BHP' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 9.86   Max: 89.5
Current: 37.4
9.86
89.5
EV-to-EBIT 8.8
BHP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
289017% of the 346 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 11.78 vs. BHP: 8.8 )
BHP' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 5.2   Max: 281.4
Current: 8.8
5.2
281.4
PEG 1
BHP's PEG is ranked lower than
833333% of the 120 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.93 vs. BHP: 1 )
BHP' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.15   Max: 2.69
Current: 1
0.15
2.69
Shiller P/E 13
BHP's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: vs. BHP: 13 )
BHP' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 11.21   Max: 135.36
Current: 13
11.21
135.36

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 3.38
BHP's Dividend Yield is ranked lower than
450450% of the 222 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 2.44 vs. BHP: 3.38 )
BHP' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.73   Max: 3.95
Current: 3.38
0.73
3.95
Dividend Payout 0.3814
BHP's Dividend Payout is ranked lower than
649350% of the 154 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.30 vs. BHP: 0.3814 )
BHP' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.17   Max: 1.97
Current: 0.38
0.17
1.97
Dividend growth (3y) 7.9
BHP's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked lower than
1612902% of the 62 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 16.10 vs. BHP: 7.9 )
BHP' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: -20.2   Max: 27.1
Current: 7.9
-20.2
27.1
Yield on cost (5-Year) 6.63
BHP's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked lower than
444444% of the 225 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 2.66 vs. BHP: 6.63 )
BHP' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 1.42   Max: 7.71
Current: 6.63
1.42
7.71
Share Buyback Rate 1.1
BHP's Share Buyback Rate is ranked lower than
1960782% of the 51 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. BHP: 1.1 )
BHP' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 7.2   Max: -21.9
Current: 1.1

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 20.1
BHP's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
204918% of the 488 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 9.50 vs. BHP: 20.1 )
BHP' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 17.9   Max: 54
Current: 20.1
17.9
54
Price/Tangible Book 3
BHP's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
170358% of the 587 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. BHP: 3 )
BHP' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 2.7   Max: 13.3
Current: 3
2.7
13.3
Price/DCF (Projected) 1
BHP's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
526315% of the 190 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. BHP: 1 )
BHP' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 3.7
Current: 1
0.9
3.7
Price/Median PS Value 0.6
BHP's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
208768% of the 479 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. BHP: 0.6 )
BHP' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.6
0.5
1.5
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 1
BHP's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
1249999% of the 80 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. BHP: 1 )
BHP' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 2.1
Current: 1
0.6
2.1
Price/Graham Number 1.2
BHP's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
310559% of the 322 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. BHP: 1.2 )
BHP' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 6.6
Current: 1.2
1.1
6.6
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 11.30
BHP's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked lower than
251256% of the 398 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 7.90 vs. BHP: 11.30 )
BHP' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 19.2
Current: 11.3
0.4
19.2
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 16.16
BHP's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked lower than
694444% of the 144 Companies
in the Global Industrial Metals & Minerals industry.

( Industry Median: 14.25 vs. BHP: 16.16 )
BHP' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 61.9
Current: 16.16
1.8
61.9

Business Description

BHP Billiton is a leader in the global natural resources industry. The Group has high-value and industry-leading positions in aluminium, metallurgical coal, thermal coal, copper, ferro-alloys, iron ore and titanium minerals and also has substantial interests in oil, gas, nickel, diamonds and silver.
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Industry: Industrial Metals & Minerals
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Traded in other countries:BHP.Australia, BHPLF.USA, BHP.Germany, BHP1.Germany

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