Business Description
Bureau Veritas SA
SIC : 8748
ISIN : FR0006174348
Share Class Description:
FRA:4BV: Ordinary SharesTotal Employee Number:
750Description
Bureau Veritas SA is a France-based testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company. It operates through segments including Marine & Offshore, Agri-Food & Commodities, Industry, Buildings & Infrastructure, Certification, and Consumer Products. Services include laboratory testing of products and materials, inspection of sites, assets, and equipment, and certification of management systems and products against international standards. Its clients span industries such as oil and gas, construction, power and utilities, transportation, food, chemicals, and consumer goods, ranging from multinational corporations to smaller enterprises and governments. The company operates a global network of laboratories and offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East, generating revenue primarily from service fees for testing, inspection, certification, and related technical consulting and training. Originally founded in 1828, it was listed on Euronext Paris in 2007; Wendel Group remains a significant shareholder.
Financial Strength
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.31 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.24 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 1.84 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 2.53 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 8.67 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 3.29 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.82 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 5.2 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 5.5 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 6.5 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 7.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -2.2 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 7.2 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 4.91 |
Momentum Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 32.14 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 41.2 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 45.1 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 6.14 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -0.97 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 6.88 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.29 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.29 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.34 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 88.23 | |||||
Days Payable | 208.64 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 3.35 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.8 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 19.3 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 3.35 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 3.35 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 0.6 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 0.51 |
Profitability Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 72.25 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 14.23 | |||||
Net Margin % | 7.71 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 18.44 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 12.39 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 14.7 | |||||
ROE % | 31.4 | |||||
ROA % | 7.33 | |||||
ROIC % | 13.2 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -109.48 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 98.39 | |||||
ROCE % | 20.49 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 7 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 8 |
GF Value Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 24.32 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 16.97 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 23.75 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 28.74 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 15.3 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 2.33 | |||||
PS Ratio | 1.88 | |||||
PB Ratio | 7.35 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 14.71 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 12.46 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 15.82 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 13.15 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 11.82 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 10.19 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 2.18 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 2.06 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 17.39 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.94 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 1.32 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.93 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 2.17 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 6.32 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 6.9 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 16.11 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil €) | 6,532.3 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (€) | 1.127 | ||
| Beta | 0.7944 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.13 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Volatility % | 18.27 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 45.1 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (€) | 0.199184 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (€) | 27.438 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 6.88 | ||
| 52-Week Range (€) | 24.9 - 29.24 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 444.7 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Bureau Veritas SA Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
Bureau Veritas SA Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (€) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-25 | In 156 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-25 | In 156 days | ||
| Capital Markets Day | 2026-09-22 | 27.45 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-07-29 15:00 | 26.93 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-29 07:30 | 26.93 (+0.00%) | ||
| EUR 0.920000 Cash Dividend | 2026-05-26 | 26.99 (+0.00%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-05-19 15:00 | 26.14 (+0.00%) | ||
| Guidance call for 2026 | 2026-04-22 | 28.83 (+0.00%) | ||
| Annual report for 2025 | 2026-03-30 | 26.42 (+0.00%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2025 | 2026-02-25 15:00 | 27.32 (+0.00%) |
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Bureau Veritas SA Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV)'s stock price today?
The current price of FRA:4BV is €27.22. The 52 week high of FRA:4BV is €29.24 and 52 week low is €24.90.
When is next earnings date of Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV)?
The next earnings date of Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV) is 2027-02-25.
Does Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV) is 3.35% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV) was 0.8. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.7. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Bureau Veritas SA(FRA:4BV) is 3.35%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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