be AG

    be AG

    VVIE:BEAG
    0.49
    EUR
    +0.07
    (+16.11%)

    Share Statistics

    As of December 31, 2023, be AG has 50.00M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding50.00M

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of December 31, 2023, be AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 3.15 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.34 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 3.15 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. be AG trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 13.21, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales0.34
    EV / EBITDA3.15
    EV / EBIT3.15
    EV / FCF13.21

    Financial Position

    As of December 31, 2023, be AG maintains a current ratio of 1.33, meaning it holds 1.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 35.17, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.39 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio1.33
    Quick Ratio0.21
    Debt / Equity35.17
    Debt / EBITDA4.30
    Interest Coverage8.39

    Financial Efficiency

    Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, be AG posted a return on equity (ROE) of 2.96, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.40 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.81, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.18, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 253.89 indicates how many times be AG sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Equity (ROE)2.96
    Return on Assets (ROA)1.81
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)4.40
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)3.18
    Inventory Turnover253.89

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. That works out to an effective tax rate of 28.52, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate28.52

    Stock Price Statistics

    EUR

    As of the close on April 22, 2025, be AG's stock has declined approximately 79.58% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 0.72, while the 200-day moving average is 1.80.

    52-Week Price Change-79.58%
    50-Day Moving Average0.72
    200-Day Moving Average1.80

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, be AG posted a gross margin of 74.90, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 10.66 and net profit margin of 3.85 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin74.90
    Operating Margin10.66
    Pretax Margin4.42
    Profit Margin3.85
    EBITDA Margin10.66

    Dividends & Yields

    These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. The dividend payout ratio of 141.17 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.

    Payout Ratio141.17

    Scores

    As of December 31, 2023, be AG has an Altman Z-Score of 1.55, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score1.55