The stock of BHP Group (NYSE:BHP, 30-year Financials) appears to be fairly valued, according to GuruFocus Value calculation. GuruFocus Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value at which the stock should be traded. It is calculated based on the historical multiples that the stock has traded at, the past business growth and analyst estimates of future business performance. If the price of a stock is significantly above the GF Value Line, it is overvalued and its future return is likely to be poor. On the other hand, if it is significantly below the GF Value Line, its future return will likely be higher. At its current price of $69.99 per share and the market cap of $172.3 billion, BHP Group stock gives every indication of being fairly valued. GF Value for BHP Group is shown in the chart below.
Because BHP Group is fairly valued, the long-term return of its stock is likely to be close to the rate of its business growth, which averaged 11.5% over the past three years and is estimated to grow 0.82% annually over the next three to five years.
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Since investing in companies with low financial strength could result in permanent capital loss, investors must carefully review a company's financial strength before deciding whether to buy shares. Looking at the cash-to-debt ratio and interest coverage can give a good initial perspective on the company's financial strength. BHP Group has a cash-to-debt ratio of 0.42, which ranks worse than 79% of the companies in Metals & Mining industry. Based on this, GuruFocus ranks BHP Group's financial strength as 6 out of 10, suggesting fair balance sheet. This is the debt and cash of BHP Group over the past years:
Companies that have been consistently profitable over the long term offer less risk for investors who may want to purchase shares. Higher profit margins usually dictate a better investment compared to a company with lower profit margins. BHP Group has been profitable 9 over the past 10 years. Over the past twelve months, the company had a revenue of $46.3 billion and earnings of $2.75 a share. Its operating margin is 33.20%, which ranks better than 88% of the companies in Metals & Mining industry. Overall, the profitability of BHP Group is ranked 8 out of 10, which indicates strong profitability. This is the revenue and net income of BHP Group over the past years:
One of the most important factors in the valuation of a company is growth. Long-term stock performance is closely correlated with growth according to GuruFocus research. Companies that grow faster create more value for shareholders, especially if that growth is profitable. The average annual revenue growth of BHP Group is 11.5%, which ranks better than 73% of the companies in Metals & Mining industry. The 3-year average EBITDA growth is 8.7%, which ranks in the middle range of the companies in Metals & Mining industry.
One can also evaluate a company's profitability by comparing its return on invested capital (ROIC) to its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. If the return on invested capital exceeds the weighted average cost of capital, the company is likely creating value for its shareholders. During the past 12 months, BHP Group's ROIC is 9.70 while its WACC came in at 6.55. The historical ROIC vs WACC comparison of BHP Group is shown below:
In closing, the stock of BHP Group (NYSE:BHP, 30-year Financials) gives every indication of being fairly valued. The company's financial condition is fair and its profitability is strong. Its growth ranks in the middle range of the companies in Metals & Mining industry. To learn more about BHP Group stock, you can check out its 30-year Financials here.
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