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Brenntag (XTRA:BNR)

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Brenntag stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 61 (better than 61% compared with investment alternatives), Brenntag (Trading & Distribution, Germany) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Brenntag are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% of alternatives) but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 37), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 47), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 61, is a buy recommendation based on Brenntag's financial characteristics. As the company Brenntag's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 79) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 37) and risky financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 47), it may be a risky investment, because debt in times of crises can make things worse. The good value, better than 79% of comparable companies, may indicate the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	79
Growth Rank	37
Safety Rank	47
Combined Rank	61

Country	Germany
Industry	Trading & Distribution
Index	CDAX, DAX 40, MDAX
Size class	Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Brenntag

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	57	48	65	79
GROWTH
GROWTH	43	89	28	37
SAFETY
SAFETY	69	65	67	47
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	94	70	12	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	79	90	28	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Brenntag is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	57	48	65	79
GROWTH
GROWTH	43	89	28	37
SAFETY
SAFETY	69	65	67	47
COMBINED
COMBINED	63	86	60	61

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Brenntag the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Brenntag shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Brenntag. Price-to-Sales is 77 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 77% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Brenntag's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 69% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 68. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Brenntag are expected to be higher than for 77% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 77). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 79, is a buy recommendation based on Brenntag's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Brenntag based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	52	49	58	77
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	60	58	67	69
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	48	44	50	68
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	71	57	76	77
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	57	48	65	79

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Brenntag; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 37 (better than 37% compared with alternatives), Brenntag shows a below-average growth dynamic in its industry. There is limited momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Brenntag. Profit Growth, with a rank of 52 (better than 52% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 70, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 28, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 72% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 23. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 37, is a hold recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	37	53	48	28
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	43	29	31	52
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	73	89	58	70
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	39	97	22	23
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	43	89	28	37

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Brenntag.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 47 (better than 47% compared with alternatives), the company Brenntag has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Brenntag is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Brenntag and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 59, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 59% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 30, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 70% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 47, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 53% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 47 (worse than 53% compared with alternatives), Brenntag has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Brenntag are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Brenntag and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	56	48	53	30
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	48	50	53	59
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	70	62	66	47
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	69	65	67	47

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Brenntag and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	39	25	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	72	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	86	64	18	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	62	40	19	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	94	70	12	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Brenntag.
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