(BCPC) Balchem - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: BCPC Balchem
Balchem Corporation is a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty performance ingredients and products across various industries, including nutrition, food, pharmaceuticals, animal health, and industrial markets. The companys diversified portfolio is organized into three main segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.
The Human Nutrition and Health segment is a significant player in the food and beverage industry, offering a range of products such as spray-dried and emulsified powders, extrusion and agglomeration, and blended lipid systems. The segment also provides specialty vitamin K2 and microencapsulation solutions, catering to the growing demand for nutritional and healthy food options. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch for this segment include revenue growth, product penetration in the food and beverage industry, and the success of new product launches.
The Animal Nutrition and Health segment provides innovative solutions to enhance animal health and productivity, including microencapsulated products and chelation technology. The segments products are designed to improve nutrient absorption and promote healthy animal growth. KPIs for this segment include sales growth, market share in the animal nutrition market, and the adoption rate of its microencapsulated products.
The Specialty Products segment is a critical supplier of ethylene oxide and ammonia to the healthcare industry, as well as propylene oxide for various industrial applications. The segments products are used in medical device sterilization, fumigation, and crop nutrition. Key metrics to monitor for this segment include revenue growth, the effectiveness of its distribution channels, and the demand for its products in the healthcare and industrial sectors.
From a financial perspective, Balchem Corporations market capitalization stands at approximately $4.9 billion, with a forward P/E ratio of 31.55, indicating a relatively high valuation. The companys return on equity (ROE) is around 11.75%, suggesting a decent level of profitability. To further evaluate the companys performance, additional KPIs such as gross margin ratio, operating cash flow margin, and debt-to-equity ratio should be closely monitored.
BCPC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 5,252m |
| Sub-Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| IPO / Inception | 1986-06-03 |
BCPC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 12.0% |
| Fundamental | 72.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 46.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -19.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
BCPC Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.53% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.92% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 8.45% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.3% |
BCPC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -22.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -64.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 70.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.33% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.33 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.09 |
| Alpha | -17.12 |
| Beta | 0.612 |
| Volatility | 22.43% |
| Current Volume | 195.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 153.8k |
| Stop Loss | 157.2 (-3%) |
| Signal | -0.02 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (142.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 59.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.54pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 23.00% (prev 22.18%; Δ 0.81pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 187.3m > Net Income 142.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-31.0m) to EBITDA (208.8m) ratio: -0.15 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.64 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (32.7m) change vs 12m ago 0.29% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 35.80% (prev 33.90%; Δ 1.91pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 60.61% (prev 59.20%; Δ 1.41pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 15.95 (EBITDA TTM 208.8m / Interest Expense TTM 12.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.53
| (A) 0.14 = (Total Current Assets 364.9m - Total Current Liabilities 138.1m) / Total Assets 1.68b |
| (B) 0.64 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.07b / Total Assets 1.68b |
| (C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 197.7m / Avg Total Assets 1.63b |
| (D) 2.61 = Book Value of Equity 1.07b / Total Liabilities 410.3m |
| Total Rating: 6.53 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 72.90
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.95% = 1.48 |
| 3. FCF Margin 16.22% = 4.05 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.18 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.07 = 1.66 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 2.93% = 3.66 |
| 7. RoE 11.89% = 0.99 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 60.18% = 3.01 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 1.64% = 0.21 |
| 10. EPS Trend 90.58% = 2.26 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 15.85% = 1.58 |
What is the price of BCPC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.84%, over one month by +6.11%, over three months by -2.46% and over the past year by -5.53%.
Is Balchem a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BCPC is around 155.23 USD . This means that BCPC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.23%.
Is BCPC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the BCPC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 200.3 | 23.6% |
| Analysts Target Price | 196.7 | 21.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 172.3 | 6.3% |
Last update: 2025-08-22 04:32
BCPC Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 65.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 37.2023
P/E Forward = 33.7838
P/S = 5.3272
P/B = 4.1424
P/EG = 3.7539
Beta = 0.886
Revenue TTM = 985.9m USD
EBIT TTM = 197.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 208.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 190.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 34.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 224.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 34.4m + Long Term 190.0m)
Net Debt = -31.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.41b USD (5.25b + Debt 224.4m - CCE 65.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 15.95 (Ebit TTM 197.7m / Interest Expense TTM 12.4m)
FCF Yield = 2.95% (FCF TTM 159.9m / Enterprise Value 5.41b)
FCF Margin = 16.22% (FCF TTM 159.9m / Revenue TTM 985.9m)
Net Margin = 14.48% (Net Income TTM 142.8m / Revenue TTM 985.9m)
Gross Margin = 35.80% ((Revenue TTM 985.9m - Cost of Revenue TTM 633.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.04 (Enterprise Value 5.41b / Book Value Of Equity 1.07b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.15% (Interest Expense 2.58m / Debt 224.4m)
Taxrate = 22.82% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 38.0m / 166.5m)
NOPAT = 152.6m (EBIT 197.7m * (1 - 22.82%))
Current Ratio = 2.64 (Total Current Assets 364.9m / Total Current Liabilities 138.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.18 (Debt 224.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.27b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.07 (Net Debt -31.0m / EBITDA 208.8m)
Debt / FCF = 1.40 (Debt 224.4m / FCF TTM 159.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.20b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.51% (Net Income 142.8m, Total Assets 1.68b )
RoE = 11.89% (Net Income TTM 142.8m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.20b)
RoCE = 14.22% (Ebit 197.7m / (Equity 1.20b + L.T.Debt 190.0m))
RoIC = 10.90% (NOPAT 152.6m / Invested Capital 1.40b)
WACC = 7.97% (E(5.25b)/V(5.48b) * Re(8.27%)) + (D(224.4m)/V(5.48b) * Rd(1.15%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 40.0 | Cagr: 0.02%
Discount Rate = 8.27% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.04% ; FCFE base≈159.4m ; Y1≈187.5m ; Y5≈286.8m
Fair Price DCF = 145.0 (DCF Value 4.71b / Shares Outstanding 32.5m; 5y FCF grow 18.81% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 60.18 | Revenue CAGR: 1.64%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 6.78
EPS Correlation: 90.58 | EPS CAGR: 15.85%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 2.04
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