Bell Food Group AG/Fr. BELL
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About Bell Food Group AG
Bell Food Group AG operates in the food industry, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of meat, poultry, and convenience products. The company offers a wide range of packaged and fresh products, including sausages, charcuteries, and ready-made meals, catering to various consumer segments. Founded in 1869, Bell Food Group is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and has expanded its operations across Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and France. The company's strategic focus on sustainability and innovation in product offerings serves as a competitive strength, enabling it to adapt to changing consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. Its commitment to quality and advancements in supply chain efficiency further supports its market presence. Sources:.
- Ticker
- Fr. BELL
- Sector
- Consumer Essentials
- Primary listing
- XSWX
- Employees
- 13,259
- Headquarters
- Basel, Switzerland
- Website
- www.bellfoodgroup.com
BELL Metrics
BasicAdvanced
CHF 1.6B
20.45
CHF 12.64
0.23
CHF 7.00
1.35%
Price and volume
Market cap
CHF 1.6B
Beta
0.23
52-week high
CHF 262.00
52-week low
CHF 169.60
Average daily volume
4.2K
Dividend rate
CHF 7.00
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.711
Quick ratio
0.819
Long term debt to equity
0.514
Total debt to equity
0.603
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
55.30%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.30%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
372.6
Gross margin (TTM)
33.94%
Net profit margin (TTM)
1.62%
Operating margin (TTM)
2.63%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.84%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
CHF 370,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.51%
Return on equity (TTM)
4.94%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.445
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.331
Price to book
1
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.07
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.968
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.35%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
11.255
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.71%
Forward dividend yield
1.35%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.67%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-36.10%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.38%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.55%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-16.06%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.52%
What the Analysts think about BELL
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Bell Food Group AG stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Bell Food Group AG stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Bell’s first-half 2026 profit rose faster than sales: EBIT increased 15.4% and net profit 21.3%, while the EBIT margin widened to 3.2%. This suggests its focus on more profitable products and tighter costs is starting to pay off. (cash.ch, MarketScreener)
Poultry and convenience offer growth beyond Bell’s core meat business: Hubers/Sütag’s organic revenue rose 8.3% and Hilcona’s rose 4.1% in the first half. Bell also doubled tofu production capacity, positioning it to serve rising demand for meat-free products. (MarketScreener)
Cash generation improved, with first-half free cash flow reaching CHF40.5 million and net debt falling to CHF873 million. Bell cut its 2026 investment estimate to about CHF300 million and expects to fund it from operating cash flow, while guiding for full-year EBIT of CHF180–195 million. (cash.ch, MarketScreener)
Underlying growth remains modest: organic revenue increased 1.9% in the first half, while organic sales volume slipped 0.1%. That leaves little room for the business to absorb setbacks without relying on better margins. (cash.ch)
Performance is uneven across the group. Hügli’s organic revenue fell 6.2% as it went through a repositioning, while Bell reported demanding conditions in German retail and losses linked to disruption in the pig-meat market. (MarketScreener)
Bell’s investment programme and debt leave limited room for error: midyear net financial liabilities were CHF873 million, and the company still expects about CHF300 million of investment this year. ZKB said heavy investment was limiting free cash flow, a risk for a business with thin margins. (Zonebourse Suisse, cash.ch)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Nov 2026.
BELL Financial Performance
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BELL Earnings Performance
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Funds containing BELL
AllEURUSDGBP
Fund name | Fund size | Fr. BELL weighting |
|---|---|---|
Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap£V3EA | €125M | 0.00% |
Vanguard ESG Developed Europe All Cap£V3EL | €35M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap$VALU | $199M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap€VGLA | €171M | 0.00% |
Vanguard FTSE Global All-cap£VALL | £147M | 0.00% |
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