BKW AG (BKW.SW) stock analysis
In our weekly check, BKW AG is graded C (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 16 pass, warnings: 6, red flags: 3.
About BKW AG
BKW AG is an Utilities company (Renewable Utilities) based in Switzerland, listed on SIX as BKW.SW.
What our checks show for BKW.SW
Red flags
- Revenue fell 6% a year over the last 3 years.
- Thinly traded (about 64 thousand shares a day): buying and selling can move the price.
- Return on capital (ROCE) is only 4.7%.
Warning signs
- The net margin fell by 0.5 points over 5 years, to 8.5%: the company keeps less of each sale as profit.
- Analysts expect only about 2.2% a year of growth in revenue.
- Earnings per share fell 13.4% a year over the last 3 years.
- Net profit fell 13.4% a year over the last 3 years.
- The net margin is only 8.5%: little room if costs rise.
- The stock is still below its previous peak.
Strengths
- Operating cash flow is 1.91x net profit: the profit arrives as real cash.
- The dividend takes 45% of profit: there is a cushion.
- Beta 0.11: the stock usually moves less than the market.
- Pay in shares is only 0% of free cash flow.
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Questions
What grade does BKW AG (BKW.SW) have?
In our weekly check, BKW AG is graded C (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 16 pass, warnings: 6, red flags: 3. The grade is a risk check, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What are the main risks of BKW.SW stock?
This week's biggest flags for BKW AG: Weak revenue growth, Thinly traded, Low return on capital. In total 9 of 25 checks show a warning or a red flag.
What does BKW AG do?
BKW AG is an Utilities company (Renewable Utilities) based in Switzerland, listed on SIX as BKW.SW.
The grade is a risk check, not a price forecast, and not investment advice. In our 10-year test (S&P 500, 2016-2026), stocks we graded A or B fell more than 30% 2-3 times less often than D or F, without a lower average return.
Updated 2026-10-31
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