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Bell Food Group Ltd

Bell Food Group Ltd

182.00 CHF+1.40 (+0.78%)
XSWX:BELLMarket Closed
ListedCHF1.1BConsumer DefensivePackaged Foods13,406 employees

Company Profile

Legal NameBell Food Group Ltd
CEOMr. Marco Tschanz
HeadquartersElsAesserstrasse 174
Phone41 58 326 2000
Employees (FTE)13,406
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods

Business Description

Bell Food Group Ltd is a leading European manufacturer of meat products and convenience foods, holding the top position in Switzerland. Founded in 1869 by Samuel Bell in Basel, where its headquarters remain, the company specializes in processing fresh meat, poultry, charcuterie, seafood, and a wide array of convenience items including salads, sandwiches, ready meals, pasta, soups, sauces, and plant-based alternatives. Its portfolio features prominent brands such as Bell, Abraham, Zimbo, Môssieur Polette, Hilcona, Hügli, Eisberg, and Hubers, serving retail, food service, and food processing sectors across Europe. Organized into divisions like Bell Switzerland, Bell International, Hubers/Sütag, and Convenience (encompassing Eisberg, Hilcona, and Hügli), it operates over 65 locations in 13-15 countries with more than 13,000 employees, generating billions in annual sales. Bell Food Group Ltd maintains an integrated value chain, from egg to ready-to-serve products in poultry, and emphasizes sustainable sourcing and innovation in vegetarian, vegan, and regional specialties like Black Forest ham and Bündnerfleisch, solidifying its role as a key player in the European food industry.

Profitability & Growth

Profitability

Profit Margin+1.43%
Operating Margin+2.10%
Return on Equity (TTM)+4.33%
Return on Assets (TTM)+2.32%

Recent Year-End

Revenue4.88B
Revenue / Share779.50
Gross Profit1.66B
EBITDA367.0M
Diluted EPS11.11
Earnings Growth YoY-69.50%
Revenue Growth YoY+2.90%

Balance Sheet Snapshot

Total Cash (MRQ)

126.1M

Total Debt (MRQ)

996.1M

Current Ratio (MRQ)

1.75

Book Value / Share

257.75

Stock Statistics

Shares Outstanding6.3M
Float Shares4.0M
Avg Volume (10d)5.0K
Avg Volume (90d)6.0K
% Held by Insiders+72.15%
% Held by Institutions+10.57%

Valuation

Market Cap1.14B
Enterprise Value2.00B
Trailing P/E16.04
Forward P/E8.88
Price / Sales (TTM)0.23
Price / Book (MRQ)0.69
EV / Revenue0.41
EV / EBITDA5.56

Price Summary

52-Week Low169.60
52-Week High260.00
50-Day MA179.15
200-Day MA208.88
Beta0.23

Dividends

Forward Div Rate28.00
Forward Div Yield+15.38%
Trailing Div Rate7.00
5Y Avg Div Yield+275.00%
Payout Ratio+63.01%
Dividend Date2025-04-14
Ex-Dividend Date2026-04-24