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AU · rank #16 · 2026-10-21

BVI

PARIS · EUR · $13.78B (USD)

SignalBuy1.4strength 1.4 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.366
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.01
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
5
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $32.78
+18.2%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+1.73%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.35
Gross margin TTM+29.4%
52w high$30.18
Market cap (USD)$13.78B

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Summary

Bureau Veritas SA is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider offering regulatory compliance and assurance services across industrials, energy, and consumer sectors.

Rationale

Upgraded full-year organic growth guidance and a 100% positive 30-day EPS revision agreement validate the 18.2% analyst upside signal.

Material risks

  • 1In-house adoption of AI assurance tools and automated testing capabilities by enterprise clients could disintermediate third-party TIC providers and commoditize core inspection services.
  • 2Execution risks, geopolitical headwinds, and potential stranded costs from active portfolio divestments across government services, coal, and petrochemical testing.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed