Want To Invest In Bega Cheese Limited (ASX:BGA)? Here's How It Performed Lately
Examining Bega Cheese Limited's (ASX:BGA) past track record of performance is a valuable exercise for investors. It enables us to understand whether the company has met or exceed expectations, which is a powerful signal for future performance. Below, I will assess BGA's latest performance announced on 29 December 2019 and weigh these figures against its longer term trend and industry movements.
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Did BGA beat its long-term earnings growth trend and its industry?
BGA's trailing twelve-month earnings (from 29 December 2019) of AU$15m has jumped 16% compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, this one-year growth rate has exceeded its 5-year annual growth average of -2.2%, indicating the rate at which BGA is growing has accelerated. How has it been able to do this? Let's take a look at whether it is only a result of industry tailwinds, or if Bega Cheese has seen some company-specific growth.
In terms of returns from investment, Bega Cheese has fallen short of achieving a 20% return on equity (ROE), recording 1.9% instead. Furthermore, its return on assets (ROA) of 1.8% is below the AU Food industry of 5.7%, indicating Bega Cheese's are utilized less efficiently. And finally, its return on capital (ROC), which also accounts for Bega Cheese’s debt level, has declined over the past 3 years from 12% to 4.3%. This correlates with an increase in debt holding, with debt-to-equity ratio rising from 27% to 40% over the past 5 years.
What does this mean?
Bega Cheese's track record can be a valuable insight into its earnings performance, but it certainly doesn't tell the whole story. Recent positive growth isn't always indicative of a continued optimistic outlook. You should continue to research Bega Cheese to get a better picture of the stock by looking at:
Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for BGA’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for BGA’s outlook.
Financial Health: Are BGA’s operations financially sustainable? Balance sheets can be hard to analyze, which is why we’ve done it for you. Check out our financial health checks here.
Other High-Performing Stocks: Are there other stocks that provide better prospects with proven track records? Explore our free list of these great stocks here.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the trailing twelve months from 29 December 2019. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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