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Berentzen-Gruppe AG

BEZ.DE
31
Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries · Consumer Defensive
Price
€3.46
+0.06 (+1.76%)
Market Cap
€32.5M
Exchange
Deutsche Börse
Winston Score
31
Winston is serious
Below-average fundamentals — multiple weak pillars.
Data as of Sep 8, 2026 · filings through Jun 30, 2026

§How the score breaks down

Quality
Weak
Growth
Weak
Cash Flow
Strong
Stability
Good
Valuation
Weak
Dividends
Mixed

§Winston Score History

The full picture

Berentzen-Gruppe AG is a German enterprise specializing in the production and distribution of a wide array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Catering to both the food retail and hospitality sectors, its products reach consumers across Germany, the broader European continent, and international markets. The company's operations are divided into three distinct divisions: Spirits, Non-alcoholic Beverages, and Fresh Juice Systems. Its non-alcoholic portfolio encompasses mineral waters, lemonades, colas, and energy and mate drinks, while its alcoholic segment features various spirits. Furthermore, Berentzen supplies fruit presses, juicers, bottling systems, and even fresh oranges. The firm manages an extensive collection of brands, including well-known names such as Berentzen, Puschkin, MIO MIO, and Sinalco, among many others. Beyond its proprietary brands, it also manufactures spirits for private labels and other distributors. Founded in 1758, Berentzen-Gruppe AG maintains its headquarters in Haselünne, Germany.

Share count broadly stable

0.0% over 4y

The share count has stayed roughly flat over this period — little dilution or buyback activity.

Diluted shares outstanding: 9.4M (2021) → 9.4M (2025)

Score breakdown

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
19.1%
Thin — 19.1% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
0.3%
Thin — 0.3% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
5.8%
Weak — 5.8% return on capital

ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
-11.3%
Shrinking sales (-11.3% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-87.2%
Earnings shrinking (-87.2% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
3/8 quarters
Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
2652%
Turns 2652% of profit into real cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
0.9%
Thin free cash flow (0.9%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
0.43
Conservative — low debt load (0.43)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
1.16x
Dangerous — barely covers interest (1.2x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
115.3x
Expensive — P/E 115.3

P/E over 35. The market is pricing in heavy, sustained growth.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
-63.9
SLOWING
Earnings expected to fall — forward P/E higher than today

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
3.18%
Moderate income — 3.18% yield

Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
-41.8%
Dividend cut (-41.8% YoY) — warning sign

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