Barco Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 5/6
Barco has a total shareholder equity of €714.8M and total debt of €41.0M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 5.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €1.1B and €385.6M respectively. Barco's EBIT is €72.1M making its interest coverage ratio -15.5. It has cash and short-term investments of €259.8M.
Key information
5.73%
Debt to equity ratio
€40.96m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | -15.5x |
| Cash | €259.78m |
| Equity | €714.84m |
| Total liabilities | €385.63m |
| Total assets | €1.10b |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Sep 16
Does Barco (EBR:BAR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 16
Barco (EBR:BAR) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 07
Barco (EBR:BAR) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Feb 26
Barco (EBR:BAR) Could Easily Take On More Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 05
We Think Barco (EBR:BAR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 30
Is Barco (EBR:BAR) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 30
BAR: HDR Cinema Partnerships Will Support A Cleaner Long Term Equity Repricing
Analysts have reduced their price target on Barco by about €0.70, as they fold in a slightly higher discount rate and lower future P/E multiple, partly reflecting a more cautious stance highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the reduced price target as still leaving room for upside if Barco delivers on execution, especially if earnings land close to current P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 15
BAR: HDR Cinema Partnerships Will Support A Cleaner Long Term Equity Setup
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Barco, with the average target now set at about €13.12. This reflects a more cautious stance following a recent downgrade in Street research that cites increased uncertainty in the outlook.
New Narrative • Apr 15
Long Term Shift To Cinema Services And Software Will Transform Earnings Power
Catalysts About Barco Barco provides visualization, connectivity and software solutions for entertainment, enterprise and healthcare customers worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 01
BAR: HDR Cinema Slate Will Support A More Cautious Equity Story
Narrative update: Barco price target revision Analysts have cut their Barco price target by about €1.60, citing more cautious assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, in line with the recent downgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned more cautious on Barco, with at least one recent downgrade and a lower price target that reflects tighter assumptions on earnings quality, required returns, and valuation multiples.
New Narrative • Mar 31
Long Contracts And Recurring Cinema Revenue Will Shape Stable But Limited Future Upside
Catalysts About Barco Barco supplies visualization, connectivity and software solutions for cinema, enterprise and healthcare markets worldwide. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Oct 29
What Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) P/E Is Not Telling You
It's not a stretch to say that Barco NV's ( EBR:BAR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.6x right now seems quite...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Estimating The Fair Value Of Barco NV (EBR:BAR)
Key Insights Barco's estimated fair value is €12.86 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Barco's €13.60 share...Analysis Article • Sep 16
Does Barco (EBR:BAR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Barco's (EBR:BAR) Profits Appear To Have Quality Issues
The market for Barco NV's ( EBR:BAR ) stock was strong after it released a healthy earnings report last week. However...Analysis Article • Jun 20
Returns On Capital At Barco (EBR:BAR) Paint A Concerning Picture
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Analysis Article • May 16
Barco (EBR:BAR) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Shareholders Will Likely Find Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Key Insights Barco will host its Annual General Meeting on 24th of April Total pay for CEO Charles Beauduin includes...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Barco NV (EBR:BAR)?
While Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise of 29...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Is Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Trading At A 28% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Barco is €16.46 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Barco's €11.79...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Shift To Software And New ClickShare Platform Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Introducing higher-margin products and focusing on software aims to enhance revenue and gross margins positively.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Is Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Potentially Undervalued?
While Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Are Investors Undervaluing Barco NV (EBR:BAR) By 21%?
Key Insights Barco's estimated fair value is €14.51 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Barco's €11.45 share...Analysis Article • Oct 14
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) P/E
When close to half the companies in Belgium have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 13x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Some May Be Optimistic About Barco's (EBR:BAR) Earnings
The market for Barco NV's ( EBR:BAR ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think that the...Analysis Article • Jun 28
Is There An Opportunity With Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) 45% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Barco is €19.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Barco is estimated...Analysis Article • Jun 07
Barco (EBR:BAR) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • May 22
Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
It's not a stretch to say that Barco NV's ( EBR:BAR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.6x right now seems quite...Analysis Article • May 03
Barco (EBR:BAR) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Analysis Article • Feb 26
Barco (EBR:BAR) Could Easily Take On More Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 30
At €15.02, Is Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Worth Looking At Closely?
While Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Jan 04
Earnings Tell The Story For Barco NV (EBR:BAR)
When close to half the companies in Belgium have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 12x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Dec 20
The Returns At Barco (EBR:BAR) Aren't Growing
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Analysis Article • Oct 17
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Barco (EBR:BAR) Passed With Ease
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Oct 05
We Think Barco (EBR:BAR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 01
An Intrinsic Calculation For Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Barco fair value estimate is €27.37 Barco is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Is There Now An Opportunity In Barco NV (EBR:BAR)?
Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Here's What To Make Of Barco's (EBR:BAR) Decelerating Rates Of Return
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Ideally, a...Analysis Article • May 07
Barco (EBR:BAR) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €0.308 on the 10th of May, an...Analysis Article • Apr 14
What Is Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) Share Price Doing?
While Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Mar 30
Is Barco (EBR:BAR) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Shares Could Be 30% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Barco is €20.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Barco's €26.36...Analysis Article • Jan 10
Barco (EBR:BAR) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Dec 23
Why Barco NV (EBR:BAR) Could Be Worth Watching
Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Here's Why Barco (EBR:BAR) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Sep 27
Barco (EBR:BAR) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Is There An Opportunity With Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) 34% Undervaluation?
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) by taking the expected future cash...Analysis Article • Aug 25
What Is Barco NV's (EBR:BAR) Share Price Doing?
While Barco NV ( EBR:BAR ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Aug 10
We Think Barco (EBR:BAR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: BAR's short term assets (€689.4M) exceed its short term liabilities (€265.3M).
Long Term Liabilities: BAR's short term assets (€689.4M) exceed its long term liabilities (€120.3M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: BAR has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: BAR's debt to equity ratio has increased from 3.1% to 5.7% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: BAR's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (242.4%).
Interest Coverage: BAR earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 23:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Barco NV is covered by 10 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Anna Patrice | Berenberg |
| Trion Reid | Berenberg |
| David Vagman | BNP Paribas |