Bell Food Group Ltd. (CH:BELL)
:BELL
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Bell Food Group
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
CHF181.00
▼(-19.02% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:02/18/26
CH:BELL scores in the low-50s mainly due to pressured fundamentals (weaker 2025 profitability and inconsistent/weak free cash flow) and a soft technical setup (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation is a partial offset, supported by a reasonable P/E and a 3.23% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Diversified product portfolio & regional brands
Bell's broad product mix across fresh meat, processed charcuterie, seafood and chilled convenience reduces reliance on any single category or customer channel. Regional branded and private-label scale in core European markets supports stable demand and bargaining power with retailers over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Recent material net income decline
A sizeable net income decline in 2025 signals margin compression or one-off costs that have impaired profitability. If structural (cost inflation, weaker pricing power, or mix shift), such pressure can erode returns, reduce reinvestment capacity, and heighten sensitivity to further cost shocks across the business.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified product portfolio & regional brands
Bell's broad product mix across fresh meat, processed charcuterie, seafood and chilled convenience reduces reliance on any single category or customer channel. Regional branded and private-label scale in core European markets supports stable demand and bargaining power with retailers over the medium term.
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Bell Food Group (BELL) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)
Market Cap
CHF1.12B
Dividend Yield3.18%
Average Volume (3M)1.73K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta (1Y)0.02
Revenue Growth3.31%
EPS Growth-43.64%
CountryCH
Employees13,496
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.11
Shares Outstanding6,285,712
10 Day Avg. Volume2,042
30 Day Avg. Volume1,732
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.46
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio424.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)22.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF5.08B
Bell Food Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Bell Food Group AG engages in the processing of meat and convenience products in Europe. Its products include meat, poultry, charcuterie, and seafood; and convenience products, such as salads, sandwiches, fresh meals, pasta, sauces, dressings, and...
How the Company Makes Money
Bell Food Group makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling food products, with revenue largely generated from (1) fresh meat and poultry sales, where the company buys livestock/raw materials, processes them (slaughtering, cutting, packagin...
Bell Food Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 4.88B | 4.73B | 4.51B | 4.32B | 4.15B |
| Gross Profit | 560.90M | 1.88B | 591.40M | 553.50M | 544.90M |
| EBITDA | 367.00M | 351.20M | 335.70M | 320.30M | 324.90M |
| Net Income | 69.60M | 123.70M | 129.60M | 127.80M | 127.40M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.19B | 3.20B | 3.27B | 3.08B | 2.80B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 126.10M | 170.80M | 425.70M | 315.70M | 187.20M |
| Total Debt | 991.90M | 1.02B | 1.23B | 1.06B | 867.70M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.57B | 1.60B | 1.77B | 1.60B | 1.38B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.61B | 1.60B | 1.51B | 1.47B | 1.41B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.30M | -11.50M | -18.40M | -13.80M | 54.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 274.80M | 301.30M | 311.70M | 241.40M | 293.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -239.20M | -311.00M | -325.90M | -254.80M | -246.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -80.10M | -245.50M | 124.90M | 144.70M | -39.60M |
Bell Food Group Technical Analysis
Negative
223.50
Price Trends
191.25
Negative
200.67
Negative
214.95
Negative
Market Momentum
-3.64
Negative
28.18
Positive
34.39
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:BELL, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 223.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 184.28, above the 50-day MA of 191.25, and above the 200-day MA of 214.95, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 28.18 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 34.39 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CH:BELL.
Bell Food Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | CHF4.42B | 17.32 | 22.25% | 2.26% | 9.13% | 3.07% | |
69 Neutral | CHF1.35B | 5.42 | 21.15% | ― | -0.31% | 3.66% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
53 Neutral | CHF1.12B | 14.64 | 7.93% | 3.18% | 3.31% | -43.64% | |
47 Neutral | CHF89.43M | 2.76 | ― | ― | -2.98% | ― |
* General Sector Average
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178.20
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-29.64%
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