Allstate Corp bought a new position in shares of Bunge Global SA (NYSE:BG – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 4,855 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $394,000. Get Bunge Global alerts: A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in ...

Core Insights - Bunge Global has seen a 32% decline in stock price over the past year, contrasting with a 12% increase in the S&P 500, primarily due to a significant drop in global crop prices [2] - The company reported a 40% year-over-year decrease in adjusted earnings for Q1 2025, leading to a revised full-year EPS forecast of $7.75 [2] - Despite low valuation multiples, Bunge underperforms in growth, profitability, financial stability, and downturn resilience, indicating deeper operational issues [2] Revenue Performance - Bunge Global's revenues have declined at an average rate of 5.7% over the past three years, while the S&P 500 has increased by 5.5% [3] - Revenues decreased by 10.9% from $58 billion to $51 billion in the last 12 months, compared to a 5.5% growth for the S&P 500 [3] - Quarterly revenues fell by 13.2% to $12 billion from $13 billion a year prior, while the S&P 500 saw a 4.8% improvement [3] Profitability Metrics - Bunge Global's operating income over the last four quarters was $1.4 billion, resulting in an operating margin of 2.7% [4] - The operating cash flow (OCF) during this period was $621 million, reflecting an OCF margin of 1.2%, compared to 14.9% for the S&P 500 [4] - The net income for the last four quarters was $1.1 billion, indicating a net income margin of 2.1%, versus 11.6% for the S&P 500 [4] Financial Stability - Bunge Global's debt stood at $7.7 billion, with a market capitalization of $10 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 71.2% [6] - Cash and cash equivalents amount to $3.9 billion out of $27 billion in total assets, yielding a cash-to-assets ratio of 14.6% [6] Downturn Resilience - Bunge Global's stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 during recent downturns, including a 35.4% decline during the inflation shock of 2022 [7] - The stock has not regained its pre-crisis peak since the inflation shock, with a current trading price around $75 [7] - Historical performance shows a 47.8% drop during the COVID-19 pandemic and a 77.5% decline during the global financial crisis of 2008, both worse than the S&P 500 [8] Overall Assessment - Despite attractive valuation metrics, Bunge Global appears fundamentally fragile in growth, profitability, and resilience during downturns [9] - The stock remains a high-risk investment until there is evidence of improved commodity prices or operational performance [9]