Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG (FRA:BFV) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:BFV Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG FRA:BFV
70 GF Score
Price €72.50
GF Value €120.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG Profitability Rank?

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG FRA:BFV 70 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:BFV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

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

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.40%. As of today, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Piotroski F-Score is 9.


Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:BFV vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=34.673 / 148.172
=23.40 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 9, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.1%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG (FRA:BFV) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG and its competitors. Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG (FRA:BFV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €120.61, compared to a current price of €72.50 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG (FRA:BFV), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG (FRA:BFV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €72.50 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.61. GuruFocus considers Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BFV:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: €120.61 vs. price of €72.50 (39.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BFV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BFV:Germany
Address Kurfurstendamm 119, Berlin, BB, DEU, D-10711
Berliner Effektengesellschaft AG is a financial holding company. The company offers a wide range of services through its subsidiaries around the capital market. Its services include stock trading, financial advisory, venture capital, and banking.
70GF Score

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