(BN) Danone - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: PA • Country: France • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: FR0000120644

Dairy, Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition, Waters

Description: BN Danone

Danone SA is a multinational food and beverage company operating in various regions worldwide, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is organized into three main business segments: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters. Its diverse product portfolio includes yogurts, dairy products, plant-based products, ice creams, frozen desserts, cheese products, and mineral waters, among others.

The companys brands, such as Actimel, Activia, Alpro, and evian, are well-established in the market, and its products are distributed through various channels, including retail chains, convenience stores, hotels, restaurants, and e-commerce platforms. Danones focus on healthy and sustainable food options positions it well in the growing market for nutritious and environmentally friendly products.

From a financial perspective, Danones market capitalization stands at approximately €44.4 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.07 and a forward P/E of 19.05. The companys return on equity (RoE) is 17.21%, indicating a relatively strong profitability. To further evaluate Danones performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin can be examined. For instance, Danones revenue growth has been driven by its focus on healthy and sustainable products, with a reported CAGR of 4-5% in recent years. Additionally, the companys gross margin has remained stable at around 40-45%, indicating a relatively efficient cost structure.

To assess Danones competitive position and potential for future growth, it is essential to analyze its market share, brand recognition, and product innovation capabilities. Danones strong brand portfolio and diversified product offerings enable it to compete effectively in the packaged foods and beverages market. Furthermore, the companys commitment to sustainability and healthy eating aligns with the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly and nutritious products.

BN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 54,233m
Sub-Industry Packaged Foods & Meats
IPO / Inception

BN Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 63.7%
Fundamental 73.9%
Dividend Rating 55.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 0.26%
Analyst Rating -

BN Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.61%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 99.2%
Payout Ratio 75.4%

BN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -5.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 79.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 78.9%
CAGR 5y 8.66%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.24
Alpha 12.06
Beta -0.208
Volatility 18.77%
Current Volume 723.7k
Average Volume 20d 838.3k
Stop Loss 69 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.34

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (2.85b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 3.27b TTM)
FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.08pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -1.32% (prev -3.67%; Δ 2.36pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 7.37b > Net Income 2.85b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-1.48b) to EBITDA (6.65b) ratio: -0.22 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.95 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (643.3m) change vs 12m ago 0.27% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 49.46% (prev 46.67%; Δ 2.79pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 122.3% (prev 76.08%; Δ 46.26pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 4.65 (EBITDA TTM 6.65b / Interest Expense TTM 947.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.44

(A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 12.90b - Total Current Liabilities 13.62b) / Total Assets 43.76b
(B) 0.38 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 16.73b / Total Assets 43.76b
(C) 0.10 = EBIT TTM 4.41b / Avg Total Assets 44.60b
(D) 0.61 = Book Value of Equity 16.90b / Total Liabilities 27.89b
Total Rating: 2.44 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 73.87

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50
2. FCF Yield 8.27% = 4.14
3. FCF Margin 8.04% = 2.01
4. Debt/Equity 0.79 = 2.20
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.88 = 0.24
6. ROIC - WACC 6.73% = 8.41
7. RoE 17.09% = 1.42
8. Rev. Trend 46.89% = 2.34
9. Rev. CAGR 34.58% = 2.50
10. EPS Trend 7.73% = 0.19
11. EPS CAGR -0.74% = -0.09

What is the price of BN shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 71.18 with a total of 723,735 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.81%, over one month by +7.26%, over three months by -5.37% and over the past year by +17.27%.

Is Danone a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Danone (PA:BN) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 73.87 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BN is around 73.63 EUR . This means that BN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.44%.

Is BN a buy, sell or hold?

Danone has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the BN price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 74.9 5.2%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 79.3 11.4%

BN Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 54.23b (46.56b EUR * 1.1648 EUR.USD)
Market Cap EUR = 46.56b (46.56b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 6.01b EUR (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 25.1649
P/E Forward = 19.6464
P/S = 1.702
P/B = 2.9216
P/EG = 2.8448
Beta = 0.393
Revenue TTM = 54.56b EUR
EBIT TTM = 4.41b EUR
EBITDA TTM = 6.65b EUR
Long Term Debt = 9.88b EUR (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.63b EUR (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 12.51b EUR (Calculated: Short Term 2.63b + Long Term 9.88b)
Net Debt = -1.48b EUR (from netDebt column, last fiscal year)
Enterprise Value = 53.05b EUR (46.56b + Debt 12.51b - CCE 6.01b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.65 (Ebit TTM 4.41b / Interest Expense TTM 947.0m)
FCF Yield = 8.27% (FCF TTM 4.39b / Enterprise Value 53.05b)
FCF Margin = 8.04% (FCF TTM 4.39b / Revenue TTM 54.56b)
Net Margin = 5.21% (Net Income TTM 2.85b / Revenue TTM 54.56b)
Gross Margin = 49.46% ((Revenue TTM 54.56b - Cost of Revenue TTM 27.58b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.14 (Enterprise Value 53.05b / Book Value Of Equity 16.90b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.43% (Interest Expense 429.0m / Debt 12.51b)
Taxrate = 30.98% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 929.0m / 3.00b)
NOPAT = 3.04b (EBIT 4.41b * (1 - 30.98%))
Current Ratio = 0.95 (Total Current Assets 12.90b / Total Current Liabilities 13.62b)
Debt / Equity = 0.79 (Debt 12.51b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 15.86b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.88 (Net Debt -1.48b / EBITDA 6.65b)
Debt / FCF = 2.85 (Debt 12.51b / FCF TTM 4.39b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 16.64b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.50% (Net Income 2.85b, Total Assets 43.76b )
RoE = 17.09% (Net Income TTM 2.85b / Total Stockholder Equity 16.64b)
RoCE = 16.62% (Ebit 4.41b / (Equity 16.64b + L.T.Debt 9.88b))
RoIC = 11.37% (NOPAT 3.04b / Invested Capital 26.76b)
WACC = 4.64% (E(46.56b)/V(59.07b) * Re(5.25%)) + (D(12.51b)/V(59.07b) * Rd(3.43%) * (1-Tc(0.31)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 80.0 | Cagr: 0.08%
Discount Rate = 5.25% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.44% ; FCFE base≈3.90b ; Y1≈3.69b ; Y5≈3.50b
Fair Price DCF = 97.17 (DCF Value 62.51b / Shares Outstanding 643.3m; 5y FCF grow -7.05% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 46.89 | Revenue CAGR: 34.58%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 14.46
EPS Correlation: 7.73 | EPS CAGR: -0.74%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 250.4

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