BHPBHP Group exhibits strong fundamental performance with robust profitability and a stable balance sheet. Thematic exposure to essential resources remains positive, though current technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation. It's a solid choice for investors seeking long-term exposure to global commodities.
BHP is a leading diversified resources company, benefiting from global demand for essential commodities like copper and iron ore. Its operations are aligned with trends in industrialization, infrastructure development, and the energy transition.
BHP demonstrates strong financial health with healthy profitability, significant cash flow generation, and a manageable debt level. Its valuation multiples are reasonable given its industry position and profitability.
The stock is currently trading below its recent highs and showing mixed signals. While the long-term trend is still potentially positive, short-term indicators suggest caution or a potential for further downside before a rebound.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Commodity Demand (Copper & Iron Ore) | 85 |
| Energy Transition | 70 |
| Geopolitical Stability | 80 |
| Sustainability & ESG | 65 |
| Regulatory Landscape | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 80 |
| Profitability | 78 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 88 |
| Dividends | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Volatility | 80 |
Positive Short-Term Momentum
The stock price has increased by 11.87% in the last month and 12.11% year-to-date, indicating positive investor sentiment and recent upward price action.
Strong Cash Position
The company has a significant cash and cash equivalents balance of $12.39 billion, providing financial flexibility and resilience.
Short-Term Technical Weakness
Many short-term technical indicators (e.g., 10-day, 20-day Exponential Moving Averages) are indicating 'Sell' signals, suggesting potential downward pressure on the stock price in the immediate term.
Declining Net Margin
The net margin has decreased from 47.5% in 2022 to 14.2% in the latest reported period (2024Q2), indicating a significant reduction in profitability relative to revenue.
March 2025
7
Ex-Dividend Date
March 2025
27
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
19
Next Earnings Date
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BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, the rest of Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. The company operates through Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal segments. It engages in the mining of copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, cobalt, and metallurgical and energy coal. The company is also involved in the mining, smelting, and refining of nickel, as well as potash development activities. In addition, it provides towing, freight, marketing and trading, marketing support, finance, administrative, and other services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
50.39 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for BHP have a max estimate of 57.00 and a min estimate of 44.00.