What is Befesa S.A.'s (BFSA.DE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (61), Value (63), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Befesa S.A. have an economic moat?

Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Befesa S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Befesa S.A. in?

Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry (Luxembourg).

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BFSA.DE

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Befesa S.A. · Industrials · Luxembourg · $1.4B · Avg Vol: $3M/d

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P/E (TTM)

16.6x

ROE

11.0%

D/E

0.9x

Dividend %

2.9%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Befesa recycles steel dust and aluminium salt slags, a regulated hazardous-waste service with high barriers where customers pay to have residues taken away and the recovered zinc is then sold, giving it a defensible position and a cheap value score. The 2.1% consensus trim is modest. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Befesa S.A. provides environmental recycling services for hazardous industrial residues, primarily steel dust and aluminum salt slags. The company boasts a virtual monopoly in its core markets, protected by strict environmental regulations, complex technological processes, and close physical proximity to major steel mills. Befesa is the absolute European market leader in circular economy services for the steel and aluminum industries.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (EUR)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.1B	1.2B	1.2B	1.2B	1.3%	1.2B	1.3B	1.3B	5.6%
EPS (EUR)	2.66	1.45	1.27	2.01	-8.9%	2.14	2.32	2.48	11.2%
Shares	40.0M	40.0M	40.0M	40.0M	0.0%	40.0M	—	—	—
Debt	710.8M	710.8M	721.5M	694.8M	-0.8%	689.7M	—	—	—
Equity	805.1M	823.5M	830.2M	802.6M	-0.1%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	137.3M	147.4M	191.8M	211.9M	15.6%	218.4M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-151.4M	-90.9M	-78.6M	-76.1M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-46.9M	-110.3M	-117.3M	-91.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+14.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$40.55

RSI (14)

61.0

52W High

$41.33

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

9.3%57.5

ROE

11.0%62.7

GP/Assets

27.9%77.5

Op. Margin

14.3%75.8

FCF/Assets

6.6%72.6

Piotroski

891.1

Int. Cover

4.5x34.3

D/E Ratio

0.92x22.9

Current Ratio

1.04x16.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

16.6x59.7

EV/EBITDA

8.4x68.4

P/FCF

9.4x72.3

P/B

1.9x49.7

P/S

1.2x57.1

Div Yield

2.9%61.5

Momentum

52W High %

98%95.5

RS 6M

10%79.5

SMA 50/200

1.09x72.7

EPS Rev 4W

+5.1%92.7

EPS Rev 12W

+4.0%82.0

EPS Improve

+29%40.0

Q Growth

14%54.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.4B

P/E (Forward)

12.8x

Gross Margin

45.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BFSA.DE are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BFSA.DE	Befesa S.A.(you)	$1.4B	95	STRONG BUY
DIS.MI	d'Amico International Shipping S.A.	$981M	92	STRONG BUY
CAAP	Corporación América Airports S.A.	$4.1B	84	STRONG BUY
INPST.AS	InPost S.A.	$8.8B	32	SELL

Peer medians: ROE 16.6% · P/E 14.7x · Gross margin 35.6%

Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE): Stock Score Summary

Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Befesa recycles steel dust and aluminium salt slags, a regulated hazardous-waste service with high barriers where customers pay to have residues taken away and the recovered zinc is then sold, giving it a defensible position and a cheap value score. The 2.1% consensus trim is modest. Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$40.55
Market Cap	$1.4B
P/E (TTM)	16.59
P/E (Forward)	12.83
Price/Book	1.94
Return on Equity	11.0%
Return on Invested Capital	9.3%
Debt/Equity	0.92x
Gross Margin	45.9%
Operating Margin	14.3%
Revenue Growth	3.8%
Dividend Yield	2.9%
Free Cash Flow	$144M

Befesa S.A. operates in the Waste Management industry, part of the Industrials sector (Luxembourg).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Befesa S.A.’s (BFSA.DE) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (63), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Befesa S.A. have an economic moat?: Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Befesa S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Befesa S.A. in?: Befesa S.A. (BFSA.DE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry (Luxembourg).