Bpost
Can this company survive a downturn?
How efficiently does it turn assets into profit?
Is the business becoming more valuable over time?
1.1. Financial Health of Bpost (5 min.)
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Key Takeaways
What matters most right now.
β οΈ Revenue growth
Revenue fell -2.6% last quarter to $4.3B. This is below the companyβs recent pace and should be watched against its longer-term growth trend.
β οΈ Profitability
Net profit margin fell to 1.5% this quarter, below its 5-year average of 3%. This suggests short-term pressure, but the long-term profitability profile remains the key reference.
β Cash generation
Free cash flow of $0.2B equals a 5.5% margin, broadly in line with its 5-year average of 7.2%, indicating stable cash generation.
β οΈ Financial resilience
The company has a current ratio of 1.12, compared to a 5-year average of 1.18. This shows how well it can cover short-term obligations if conditions worsen.
β Debt levels
Debt relative to equity is 3.01, compared to a 5-year average of 3.09. This shows whether leverage is increasing or staying disciplined.
β οΈ Capital efficiency
Return on equity is 6.3%, compared to a 5-year average of 10.6%. This shows how effectively management turns shareholder capital into profit.
Why this matters
The facts behind the takeaways.
β οΈ How much profit the business keeps
The company keeps 3.8% profit from its sales. Over the past 5 years, this was about 5.6%.
β οΈ How much cash the business generates
About 5.5% of sales turns into real cash. Historically, this was closer to 7.2%.
β οΈ Ability to pay short-term bills
The companyβs short-term financial buffer is 1.12, compared to 1.18 historically.
β Debt pressure
Debt levels are 3.01 today, compared to 3.09 over the last 5 years.
What to watch next
Focus points for the next quarters.
β Next earnings
Watch whether revenue growth translates into sustained margin improvement next quarter.
Balance Sheet
Showing financial position from 2020-01-01 to 2024-01-01.
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-01-01 | 2022-01-01 | 2021-01-01 | 2020-01-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Total | π Member | 4,358,300 | 4,141,300 | 3,874,500 | 0 |
| Current | |||||
| Total | π Member | 2,017,200 | 1,840,600 | 1,790,800 | 669,700 |
| Cash | π Member | 1,051,000 | 907,500 | 948,100 | 669,700 |
| Cash Equivalents | π Member | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short Term Investments | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | π Member | 941,300 | 912,400 | 810,000 | 0 |
| Inventory | |||||
| Total | π Member | 24,500 | 20,700 | 32,700 | 0 |
| Inventory Finished Goods | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventory Raw Materials | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventory Parts | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventory WIP | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prepaid Expenses | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noncurrent | |||||
| Property Plant And Equipment | π Member | 1,398,900 | 1,263,500 | 1,138,000 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right Of Use Assets | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long Term Investments | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Assets | π Member | 18,400 | 32,800 | 45,600 | 0 |
| Other Assets | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | π Member | 1,417,300 | 1,296,300 | 1,183,600 | 0 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Total | π Member | 3,292,900 | 3,256,000 | 3,290,700 | 0 |
| Current | |||||
| Total | π Member | 1,815,800 | 1,470,900 | 1,438,400 | 0 |
| Accounts Payable | π Member | 1,494,400 | 1,470,900 | 1,438,400 | 0 |
| Accrued Liabilities | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short Term Debt | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lease Liabilities | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noncurrent | |||||
| Long Term Debt | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lease Liabilities | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Lease Liabilities | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | π Member | 11,000 | 6,400 | 6,800 | 0 |
| Total | π Member | 1,477,200 | 1,613,900 | 1,553,600 | 0 |
| Equity | |||||
| Total | π Member | 1,067,100 | 884,800 | 582,500 | 682,600 |
| Common Stock | π Member | 364,000 | 364,000 | 364,000 | 0 |
| Preferred Stock | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | π Member | 231,700 | 250,200 | -19,200 | 0 |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | π Member | 44,200 | 53,700 | -64,200 | 0 |
| Treasury Stock | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | π Member | -1,700 | 500 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Temporary Equity | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income Statement
Performance overview from 2020-01-01 to 2024-01-01.
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-01-01 | 2022-01-01 | 2021-01-01 | 2020-01-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | |||||
| Total | π Member | 4,372,000 | 4,282,400 | 4,115,100 | 0 |
| Segments | |||||
| Segment1 | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segment2 | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segment3 | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cost Of Revenue | |||||
| Total | π Member | 99,300 | 192,300 | 201,500 | 0 |
| Gross Profit | π Member | 4,272,700 | 4,090,100 | 3,913,600 | 0 |
| Operating Expenses | |||||
| Total | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Research And Development | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Selling General And Administrative | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock Based Compensation | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allocated Stock Based Compensation | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Impairment Charges | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Restructuring Charges | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Operating Expenses | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income | π Member | 263,300 | 338,000 | 200,700 | 0 |
| Non Operating | |||||
| Interest Income | π Member | 79,600 | 8,500 | 7,400 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | π Member | 49,300 | 24,900 | 55,200 | 0 |
| Gain On Asset Sales | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non Operating Income | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Income Before Tax | π Member | 292,500 | 333,700 | 29,600 | 0 |
| Income Tax | π Member | 60,800 | 83,500 | 48,800 | 0 |
| Net Income | π Member | 231,700 | 250,200 | -19,200 | 0 |
Cash Flow Statement
Operational cash dynamics from 2020-01-01 to 2024-01-01.
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-01-01 | 2022-01-01 | 2021-01-01 | 2020-01-01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | |||||
| Net Income | π Member | 231,700 | 250,200 | -19,200 | 0 |
| Adjustments | |||||
| Depreciation And Amortization | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock Based Compensation | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Impairments | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gain On Asset Sales | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change In Working Capital | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash From Operations | π Member | 422,400 | 398,200 | 571,300 | 0 |
| Investing Activities | |||||
| Cash From Investing | π Member | -19,200 | -145,000 | -127,600 | 0 |
| Capital Expenditures | π Member | 146,100 | 147,500 | 108,600 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Purchase Of Investments | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale Of Investments | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Financing Activities | |||||
| Cash From Financing | π Member | -262,100 | -309,100 | -138,800 | 0 |
| Debt Issued | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debt Repaid | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Convertible Debt Repaid | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debt Issuance Costs | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | π Member | 98,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Issuance | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lease Principal Payments | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest Distributions | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Taxes Paid | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Paid | π Member | 13,500 | 12,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Summary | |||||
| Net Change In Cash | π Member | -1,051,400 | -907,500 | -948,100 | -669,700 |
| Beginning Cash | π Member | 1,051,400 | 907,500 | 948,100 | 669,700 |
| Ending Cash | π Member | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |