BCPC:NGS-Balchem Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Specialty Chemicals | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 166.96

Change

-0.21 (-0.13)%

Market Cap

USD 2.54B

Volume

0.06M

Analyst Target

USD 115.33
Analyst Rating

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About

Balchem Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, nutritional, feed, pharmaceutical, medical sterilization and industrial markets.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 12.24% 84% B 66% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 12.24% 84% B 64% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.05% 84% B 66% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.05% 84% B 63% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 66.20% 64% D 79% B-
Dividend Return 3.10% 17% F 8% B-
Total Return 69.30% 64% D 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.18% 53% F 61% D-
Dividend Return 10.77% 41% F 60% D-
Total Return 0.59% 17% F 19% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 28.45% 82% B 64% D
Risk Adjusted Return 37.85% 59% D- 68% D+
Market Capitalization 2.54B 94% A 89% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Specialty Chemicals) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 45.10 15% 22%
Price/Book Ratio 4.92 41% 25%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 31.53 11% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 26.47 24% 14%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.04% 71% 79%
Return on Invested Capital 9.52% 67% 77%
Return on Assets 6.42% 71% 89%
Debt to Equity Ratio 29.37% 36% 54%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector