On the stock market since 2010, it operates in the world of raw materials. It has 111,408 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 7% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
The gap is $21.7B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 31% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It pays out $2.63 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 12% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The sales tempo runs behind the sector. Council score: 2/10.
The share set aside for the future is small; the pace of new ideas may slow. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, BFFAF sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: BFFAF is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.