BRUNELLO CUCINELLI SPA (BC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:BC - IT0004764699 - Common Stock
105.6 EUR
+4.1 (+4.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BC. BC was compared to 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While BC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. BC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BC had positive earnings in the past year.
BC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BC 4 years were profitable.
BC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.58%, BC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BC has a Return On Equity of 26.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BC outperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BC (10.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BC is in line with the industry average of 10.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.58% | ||
| ROE | 26.8% | ||
| ROIC | 10.3% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)4.55%
ROE(3y)23.8%
ROE(5y)15.09%
ROIC(3y)11.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BC has a better Profit Margin (9.82%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
BC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.48%, BC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BC has grown nicely.
BC's Gross Margin of 91.17% is amongst the best of the industry. BC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.82% | ||
| GM | 91.17% |
OM growth 3Y15.25%
OM growth 5Y3.85%
PM growth 3Y7.67%
PM growth 5Y1.56%
GM growth 3Y2.95%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.22 indicates that BC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BC's Altman-Z score of 4.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BC outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BC is 17.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take BC, 17.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BC (17.50) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
BC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.05) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that BC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BC has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: BC underperforms 62.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that BC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.77, BC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.37%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.98% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.35% in the past year. This is quite good.
BC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.04% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.37%
EPS 3Y31.16%
EPS 5Y17.98%
EPS Q2Q%19.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.35%
Revenue growth 3Y21.54%
Revenue growth 5Y16.04%
Sales Q2Q%9.93%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.63%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%
EPS Next 5Y14.61%
Revenue Next Year9.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.75%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y9.7%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 54.43, BC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BC is more expensive than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say BC is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.21, BC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
BC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BC is more expensive than 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
BC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BC is more expensive than 75.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 102.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of BC may justify a higher PE ratio.
BC's earnings are expected to grow with 12.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.31
PEG (5Y)3.03
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BC has a yearly dividend return of 0.95%, which is pretty low.
BC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.12.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, BC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BC grows each year by 26.43%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
52.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of BC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.19%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%
BIT:BC (9/18/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
105.6
+4.1 (+4.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.08%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.18B
Analysts77.39
Price Target117.64 (11.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
Yearly Dividend0.97
Dividend Growth(5Y)26.43%
DP52.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.16%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.89%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)0.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 54.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.21 | ||
| P/S | 5.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 102.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.73 | ||
| P/B | 14.6 | ||
| P/tB | 15.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.94
EY1.84%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY2.21%
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY0.98%
OCF(TTM)2.8
OCFY2.65%
SpS19.74
BVpS7.23
TBVpS6.96
PEG (NY)6.31
PEG (5Y)3.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.58% | ||
| ROE | 26.8% | ||
| ROCE | 15.1% | ||
| ROIC | 10.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.43% | ||
| OM | 16.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.82% | ||
| GM | 91.17% | ||
| FCFM | 5.24% |
ROA(3y)7.08%
ROA(5y)4.55%
ROE(3y)23.8%
ROE(5y)15.09%
ROIC(3y)11.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.12%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.32%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.97%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.78%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.52%
OM growth 3Y15.25%
OM growth 5Y3.85%
PM growth 3Y7.67%
PM growth 5Y1.56%
GM growth 3Y2.95%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.22 |
F-Score5
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)55.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.44%
Profit Quality(3y)127.84%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.37%
EPS 3Y31.16%
EPS 5Y17.98%
EPS Q2Q%19.8%
EPS Next Y8.63%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%
EPS Next 5Y14.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.35%
Revenue growth 3Y21.54%
Revenue growth 5Y16.04%
Sales Q2Q%9.93%
Revenue Next Year9.65%
Revenue Next 2Y9.75%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y9.7%
EBIT growth 1Y8.17%
EBIT growth 3Y40.07%
EBIT growth 5Y20.51%
EBIT Next Year88.34%
EBIT Next 3Y32.03%
EBIT Next 5Y22.42%
FCF growth 1Y-53.2%
FCF growth 3Y-16.66%
FCF growth 5Y6.61%
OCF growth 1Y-12.31%
OCF growth 3Y-3.18%
OCF growth 5Y10.42%