(BFSA) Befesa - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: XETRA • Country: Luxembourg • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: LU1704650164

BFSA: Steel Dust, Waelz Oxide, Aluminium Concentrate, Salt, Aluminium Oxides

Befesa S.A. (XETRA:BFSA) is a leading provider of environmental recycling services, primarily serving the steel and aluminum industries across Europe, Asia, and North America. The company operates through two core business segments: Steel Dust Recycling Services and Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services. In the Steel Dust Recycling Services segment, Befesa specializes in the collection and recycling of crude steel dust and other residues generated during the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. These residues are treated to produce waelz oxide, a critical material for zinc smelters, while also ensuring the safe handling of hazardous waste. This segment not only contributes to resource efficiency but also helps steel producers meet stringent environmental regulations. The Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services segment focuses on recycling salt slags and spent pot linings, which are hazardous byproducts of primary aluminum production. Befesa also recovers and sells valuable materials such as salt, aluminum concentrate, and aluminum oxides. Additionally, the company collects and recycles aluminum scrap and residues, including dross, shavings, and cuttings, to produce secondary aluminum alloys. These alloys are highly sought after by the automotive and construction industries for their cost-effectiveness and sustainability. Beyond recycling, Befesa offers logistics services, waelz oxide and aluminum waste treatment solutions, and invests in the development of innovative technologies and projects to enhance its operations. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Befesa has established itself as a key player in the circular economy, helping industries reduce their environmental footprint while recovering valuable resources. For more information, visit their website at https://www.befesa.com.

From a financial perspective, Befesa S.A. has a market capitalization of 920.80M EUR, reflecting its established presence in the industry. The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.68 indicates a moderate valuation relative to its earnings, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.19 suggests that the market values the company slightly above its book value. The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.77 highlights its relatively attractive valuation compared to its revenue. With a return on equity (RoE) of 7.26%, Befesa demonstrates a reasonable ability to generate profits from shareholders equity. Looking ahead, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for sustainable and circular solutions in the steel and

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BFSA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,022m
Sector Industrials
Industry Waste Management
GiC Sub-Industry Environmental & Facilities Services
IPO / Inception

BFSA Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -27.0%
Fundamental -1.20%
Dividend 42.0%
Rel. Strength -21.4
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 25.86 EUR
Fair Price DCF 20.37 EUR

BFSA Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.15%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 87.9%

BFSA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 96%
Growth Correlation 12m -74.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -51.8%
CAGR 5y 2.47%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.03
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.10
Alpha -40.37
Beta 1.596
Volatility 37.44%
Current Volume 47k
Average Volume 20d 92.5k
What is the price of BFSA stocks?
As of April 03, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 26.22 with a total of 46,985 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.38%, over one month by +10.91%, over three months by +24.86% and over the past year by -14.65%.
Is Befesa a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Befesa is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -1.20 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BFSA as of April 2025 is 25.86. This means that BFSA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.37%.
Is BFSA a buy, sell or hold?
Befesa has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for BFSA stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BFSA Befesa will be worth about 28.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 26.22. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.27%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 33.1 26.2%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 28.7 9.3%