(BFAM) Bright Horizons Family - Ratings and Ratios
Daycare,Backup Care,Back-Up Care,Advisory,Educational Advisory
BFAM EPS (Earnings per Share)
BFAM Revenue
Description: BFAM Bright Horizons Family
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of early education and childcare services, operating in multiple countries across the globe. The company offers a range of services, including traditional center-based childcare, back-up care, and educational advisory services, targeting both employers and families. With a diverse portfolio of services, Bright Horizons has established itself as a key player in the education services sector.
From a business perspective, Bright Horizons operates through three main segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory services. The companys ability to provide a comprehensive suite of services allows it to maintain a strong market presence. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch for Bright Horizons include revenue growth, enrollment numbers, and customer retention rates. The companys ability to expand its services and maintain high-quality care will be crucial in driving long-term growth. Additionally, metrics such as average center occupancy rates and revenue per child could provide valuable insights into the companys operational efficiency.
To further evaluate Bright Horizons performance, its essential to examine its financial health and competitive positioning. The companys return on equity (RoE) of 12.20% indicates a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. However, the forward P/E ratio of 28.49 suggests that the market expects significant future growth. Monitoring the companys debt-to-equity ratio, operating margins, and cash flow generation will be crucial in assessing its financial stability and ability to invest in growth initiatives.
From a competitive standpoint, Bright Horizons operates in a niche market with a unique value proposition. The companys focus on providing high-quality, employer-sponsored childcare services differentiates it from competitors. To maintain its market position, Bright Horizons will need to continue investing in its services and expanding its reach. Key metrics to monitor include market share, customer satisfaction ratings, and the companys ability to innovate and adapt to changing market trends.
BFAM Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 6,714m |
| Sub-Industry | Education Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1997-08-12 |
BFAM Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -22.6 |
| Fundamental | 68.5% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Rel. Strength | -24.4 |
| Analysts | 3.60 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 109.40 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 106.96 USD |
BFAM Dividends
Currently no dividends paidBFAM Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -73.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -37.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -39.9% |
| CAGR 5y | -1.38% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.02 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.33 |
| Alpha | -19.15 |
| Beta | 0.296 |
| Volatility | 36.20% |
| Current Volume | 533.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 685.4k |
| Stop Loss | 117.7 (-3%) |
| Signal | 1.37 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (176.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 167.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.74pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -13.13% (prev -12.39%; Δ -0.74pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 332.1m > Net Income 176.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (673.2m) to EBITDA (290.1m) ratio: 2.32 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.56 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (57.8m) change vs 12m ago -1.04% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 23.67% (prev 21.73%; Δ 1.94pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 71.94% (prev 66.56%; Δ 5.38pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 3.77 (EBITDA TTM 290.1m / Interest Expense TTM 64.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.88
| (A) -0.09 = (Total Current Assets 472.8m - Total Current Liabilities 839.1m) / Total Assets 3.92b |
| (B) 0.22 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 858.8m / Total Assets 3.92b |
| (C) 0.06 = EBIT TTM 244.1m / Avg Total Assets 3.88b |
| (D) 0.34 = Book Value of Equity 858.8m / Total Liabilities 2.52b |
| Total Rating: 0.88 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 68.48
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.26% = 1.63 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.70% = 2.17 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.65 = 2.30 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.11 = -1.92 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 1.05% = 1.31 |
| 7. RoE 13.10% = 1.09 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 92.00% = 4.60 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 10.64% = 1.33 |
| 10. EPS Trend 58.57% = 1.46 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 44.18% = 2.50 |
What is the price of BFAM shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.85%, over one month by +6.63%, over three months by -0.75% and over the past year by -10.93%.
Is Bright Horizons Family a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BFAM is around 109.40 USD . This means that BFAM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.88%.
Is BFAM a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 3
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the BFAM price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 140.9 | 16.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 139.6 | 15% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 119.9 | -1.3% |
Last update: 2025-08-14 02:56
BFAM Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 179.2m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 38.7082
P/E Forward = 28.8184
P/S = 2.4063
P/B = 4.7989
P/EG = 1.76
Beta = 1.342
Revenue TTM = 2.79b USD
EBIT TTM = 244.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 290.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 797.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 106.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 903.2m USD (Calculated: Short Term 106.3m + Long Term 797.0m)
Net Debt = 673.2m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 7.44b USD (6.71b + Debt 903.2m - CCE 179.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.77 (Ebit TTM 244.1m / Interest Expense TTM 64.7m)
FCF Yield = 3.26% (FCF TTM 242.7m / Enterprise Value 7.44b)
FCF Margin = 8.70% (FCF TTM 242.7m / Revenue TTM 2.79b)
Net Margin = 6.34% (Net Income TTM 176.9m / Revenue TTM 2.79b)
Gross Margin = 23.67% ((Revenue TTM 2.79b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.13b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.66 (Enterprise Value 7.44b / Book Value Of Equity 858.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.46% (Interest Expense 31.3m / Debt 903.2m)
Taxrate = 29.15% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 57.7m / 197.9m)
NOPAT = 173.0m (EBIT 244.1m * (1 - 29.15%))
Current Ratio = 0.56 (Total Current Assets 472.8m / Total Current Liabilities 839.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.65 (Debt 903.2m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.40b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.11 (Net Debt 673.2m / EBITDA 290.1m)
Debt / FCF = 3.72 (Debt 903.2m / FCF TTM 242.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.35b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.51% (Net Income 176.9m, Total Assets 3.92b )
RoE = 13.10% (Net Income TTM 176.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.35b)
RoCE = 11.37% (Ebit 244.1m / (Equity 1.35b + L.T.Debt 797.0m))
RoIC = 7.61% (NOPAT 173.0m / Invested Capital 2.27b)
WACC = 6.56% (E(6.71b)/V(7.62b) * Re(7.11%)) + (D(903.2m)/V(7.62b) * Rd(3.46%) * (1-Tc(0.29)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -30.0 | Cagr: -0.84%
Discount Rate = 7.11% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 79.97% ; FCFE base≈229.3m ; Y1≈259.2m ; Y5≈351.3m
Fair Price DCF = 107.0 (DCF Value 6.08b / Shares Outstanding 56.9m; 5y FCF grow 15.15% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 92.00 | Revenue CAGR: 10.64%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -91.40%
EPS Correlation: 58.57 | EPS CAGR: 44.18%
EPS Growth Correlation: 27.39%
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