BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:BZU - Euronext Milan - IT0001347308 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, BZU scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BZU was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BZU a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BZU has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make BZU suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BZU was profitable.
BZU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BZU has always been profitable.
BZU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BZU has a better Return On Assets (11.87%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
BZU's Return On Equity of 16.13% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.92%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BZU is in line with the industry average of 8.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.92%) for BZU is above the 3 year average (8.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.87% | ||
| ROE | 16.13% | ||
| ROIC | 10.92% |
ROA(3y)8.88%
ROA(5y)8.29%
ROE(3y)12.98%
ROE(5y)12.99%
ROIC(3y)8.91%
ROIC(5y)8.15%
1.3 Margins
BZU's Profit Margin of 22.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BZU's Operating Margin of 22.72% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.70%, BZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BZU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.39% | ||
| GM | 63.7% |
OM growth 3Y11.55%
OM growth 5Y14.6%
PM growth 3Y8.79%
PM growth 5Y10.98%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y0.5%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BZU is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BZU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, BZU has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BZU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BZU has an Altman-Z score of 5.03. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BZU's Altman-Z score of 5.03 is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BZU (1.64) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
BZU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BZU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC7.59%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.62 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.62, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU has a Quick Ratio of 2.70. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BZU has a better Quick ratio (2.70) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 110.67% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BZU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.14% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BZU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.06% in the last year.
BZU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)110.67%
EPS 3Y24.19%
EPS 5Y22.14%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BZU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.43% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
EPS Next 5Y5.43%
Revenue Next Year-0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.67%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.87, the valuation of BZU can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BZU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BZU is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, BZU is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92, the valuation of BZU can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BZU is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. BZU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BZU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BZU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y6.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.90, BZU's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than BZU!
With a Dividend Yield of 1.13, BZU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BZU grows each year by 31.24%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
11.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BZU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BZU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.34%
EPS Next 2Y6.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
BIT:BZU (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.5
-1.7 (-3.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.92B
Analysts75.79
Price Target46.38 (-9.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.24%
DP11.34%
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)4.33%
PT rev (3m)6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)5.22
EY10.14%
EPS(NY)5.19
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)4.45
OCFY8.63%
SpS22.41
BVpS31.12
TBVpS28.2
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)0.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.87% | ||
| ROE | 16.13% | ||
| ROCE | 13.44% | ||
| ROIC | 10.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.04% | ||
| OM | 22.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.39% | ||
| GM | 63.7% | ||
| FCFM | 11.11% |
ROA(3y)8.88%
ROA(5y)8.29%
ROE(3y)12.98%
ROE(5y)12.99%
ROIC(3y)8.91%
ROIC(5y)8.15%
ROICexc(3y)11.08%
ROICexc(5y)10.07%
ROICexgc(3y)12.49%
ROICexgc(5y)11.49%
ROCE(3y)10.96%
ROCE(5y)10.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.82%
ROICexcg growth 5Y18.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.12%
OM growth 3Y11.55%
OM growth 5Y14.6%
PM growth 3Y8.79%
PM growth 5Y10.98%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y0.5%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 49.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
F-Score7
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC1.44
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)110.67%
EPS 3Y24.19%
EPS 5Y22.14%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y8.2%
EPS Next 2Y6.24%
EPS Next 3Y5.05%
EPS Next 5Y5.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y10.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.48%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year-0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.67%
EBIT growth 1Y58.92%
EBIT growth 3Y22.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.32%
EBIT Next Year31.85%
EBIT Next 3Y14.47%
EBIT Next 5Y10.78%
FCF growth 1Y102.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y79.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A