Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 120.9x · EV/EBITDA 19.3x · ROE 2.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.0B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $994M | $953M | $978M | $994M | $1.3B | $988M | $1.4B | $1.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.9B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $928M | $816M | $1.2B | $684M | $915M | $1.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 120.93 | 62.88 | 26.40 | 15.44 | 13.97 | 27.37 | 71.08 | 57.27 | 43.22 | — | 23.64 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.11 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.39 | 0.59 | 0.66 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.71 | 1.41 | 1.50 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.31 | 0.87 | 1.09 | 1.11 |
| P/FCF | 34.58 | 18.17 | 10.70 | 10.30 | — | — | 12.29 | 21.99 | 99.26 | 15.83 | 6.33 |
| P/OCF | 23.83 | 12.52 | 8.82 | 5.70 | — | — | 8.26 | 14.30 | 12.89 | 9.91 | 5.58 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.46 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.33 | 10.12 | 11.06 | 7.55 | 8.62 | 9.54 | 11.04 | 15.59 | 6.35 | 7.24 | 8.23 |
| EV / EBIT | 27.93 | 18.84 | 15.52 | 10.36 | 11.90 | 17.22 | 31.80 | 35.36 | 10.36 | 11.38 | 13.81 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.02 | 11.03 | 12.13 | — | — | 10.08 | 19.81 | 68.72 | 10.02 | 4.45 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| Operating Margin | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 4.8% |
| ROA | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 3.3% |
| ROIC | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 5.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| ROCE | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.35 | 2.93 | 3.06 | 2.27 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 1.43 | 1.67 | 1.78 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.20 | -0.05 | -0.18 | -0.13 | -0.27 | -0.40 | -0.33 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.08 | -0.08 | 0.33 | 1.14 | 1.52 | -0.52 | -2.41 | -1.71 | -2.82 | -4.20 | -3.46 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.15 | 0.33 | 1.83 | — | — | -2.21 | -2.18 | -30.54 | -5.81 | -1.87 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.12 | 3.55 | 7.54 | 6.36 | 3.07 | 5.09 | 6.30 | 8.55 | 8.33 |
Net cash position: cash ($322M) exceeds total debt ($309M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.32 | 2.29 | 2.21 | 2.06 | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 3.38 | 3.71 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.46 | 1.33 | 1.23 | 1.26 | 1.82 | 1.92 | 2.04 | 2.55 | 2.79 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.28 | 0.42 | 0.81 | 0.76 | 0.85 | 1.55 | 1.65 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.28 | 1.24 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.29 | 1.35 | 1.18 | 1.16 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.96 | 4.96 | 4.31 | 3.76 | 3.62 | 3.92 | 5.74 | 6.61 | 7.57 | 5.64 | 5.50 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 78.79 | 79.71 | 80.28 | 85.43 | 82.78 | 80.45 | 78.31 | 86.53 | 86.29 | 69.64 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.1% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 98.3% | 98.3% | 37.8% | 36.5% | 33.9% | 65.0% | 163.9% | 99.4% | 92.1% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.3% | — | 4.2% |
| FCF Yield | 2.9% | 5.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | — | — | 8.1% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 6.3% | 15.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 9.2% | 21.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 10.9% | 23.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $36M | $37M | $36M | $36M | $36M | $37M | $39M | $47M | $50M | $50M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BHE stock.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 120.9x. The historical average is 24.8x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 19.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.8x.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 2.2%. The historical average is 5.3%.
Based on historical data, Benchmark Electronics, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 120.9x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.82% with a payout ratio of 98.3%.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. has 10.0% gross margin and 4.0% operating margin.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.0x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Revenue concentration and margin volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiple on Cyclical Recovery
BHE trades at 120x trailing earnings but 27.6x forward, implying the market expects a sharp earnings rebound. According to recent filings, the PEG of 9.74 suggests the growth is not fully priced in.
The trailing P/E of 120.22 is heavily distorted by depressed earnings in the past year, while the forward P/E of 27.64 is more reflective of the expected recovery. Compared to peers like Jabil (61x) and Celestica (46x), BHE's forward multiple is at a premium, which may indicate optimism about its margin expansion potential. However, the PEG of 9.74 is far above the peer average, suggesting that the current valuation already prices in a strong earnings rebound, leaving little room for disappointment.
Margins Stabilize at Low Levels
Gross margin has held near 10% for ten quarters, with operating margin at 4.0% in 2026Q2. As reported in financial statements, net margin improved to 2.6%, but remains below peers like Celestica's 6.7%.
The stability of gross margin around 10% suggests that BHE has limited pricing power in its EMS business, and the modest operating margin of 4.0% reflects high operating costs relative to revenue. The improvement in net margin from 0.2% in 2025Q2 to 2.6% in 2026Q2 is encouraging, but it is still below the peer average, indicating that BHE's profitability is structurally lower. This may be due to its product mix or customer concentration, which warrants monitoring.
Returns Recover from Cyclical Trough
ROIC improved to 2.1% in 2026Q2 from 1.5% a year earlier, but remains well below the cost of capital. Based on reported figures, ROE of 1.8% is far behind peers like Jabil's 62.2%.
The return on invested capital has been consistently low, hovering between 1.4% and 2.4% over the past ten quarters, indicating that BHE is not generating sufficient returns on its capital base. The slight uptick in 2026Q2 is a positive sign, but the absolute level is still inadequate, suggesting that the company may be investing in projects with low returns. The gap with peers is stark, as Jabil and Celestica report ROICs above 30%, which highlights BHE's competitive disadvantage in capital efficiency.
Working Capital Cycle Compresses Sharply
Cash conversion cycle fell to 65 days in 2026Q2 from 128 days in 2024Q1, driven by faster receivables collection and lower inventory. According to the data, DSO dropped to 61 days and DIO to 71 days.
The dramatic improvement in the cash conversion cycle from 128 days to 65 days over ten quarters indicates that BHE has become much more efficient in managing working capital. This is a significant achievement, as it releases cash and reduces the need for external financing. However, the DPO of 67 days is relatively stable, suggesting that the improvement came from better receivables and inventory management rather than stretching supplier payments. This efficiency gain may be a one-time benefit, and investors should monitor whether it can be sustained.
Debt Reduction Enhances Financial Flexibility
Debt-to-equity fell to 0.25 in 2026Q2 from 0.40 in 2024Q1, and interest coverage improved to 8.01. As per the balance sheet data, total debt declined to $277.3M, strengthening the balance sheet.
The consistent reduction in leverage, with D/E dropping from 0.40 to 0.25, indicates that BHE is deleveraging and improving its financial flexibility. Interest coverage has more than doubled from 3.64 in 2024Q1 to 8.01 in 2026Q2, making debt service much more comfortable. This trend is positive, but the D/EBITDA of 6.60 is still elevated, suggesting that EBITDA is low relative to debt, which could be a concern if earnings deteriorate. Overall, the balance sheet appears healthy, but the low absolute profitability limits the cushion.
Liquidity Buffer Remains Solid
Current ratio stands at 1.99 and quick ratio at 1.31 in 2026Q2, with cash of $314.8M. Based on reported figures, the liquidity position is adequate to cover short-term obligations.
The current ratio of 1.99 indicates that BHE has nearly twice as many current assets as current liabilities, providing a comfortable liquidity cushion. The quick ratio of 1.31, which excludes inventory, is still above 1, suggesting that even without selling inventory, the company can meet its short-term obligations. However, the reliance on inventory is moderate, and if demand were to weaken, inventory could become a drag. The strong cash position of $314.8M further enhances liquidity, but the declining current ratio from 2.36 to 1.99 over the past year warrants monitoring.
Misapplied ROE in Asset-Light Model
ROE is often used to compare BHE with peers, but its asset-light model and high cash balance distort the metric. As reported, ROE of 1.8% understates the underlying earning power.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for BHE is return on equity (ROE), because the company holds a significant amount of cash and has a relatively small equity base due to buybacks. This can depress ROE even when operating performance is improving. A better metric is return on invested capital (ROIC), which adjusts for cash and debt, but even that is low at 2.1%. Alternatively, investors should focus on operating margin and cash flow generation, as these better reflect the company's core profitability. The low ROE may mislead investors into thinking the company is unprofitable, when in fact it is generating positive cash flow and improving its balance sheet.