BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:BZU - IT0001347308 - Common Stock
48.74 EUR
+1.38 (+2.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BZU. BZU was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. BZU scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BZU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BZU was profitable.
In the past year BZU had a positive cash flow from operations.
BZU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BZU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BZU has a better Return On Assets (10.87%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
BZU has a better Return On Equity (14.36%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
BZU has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.99%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BZU is above the industry average of 8.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.99%) for BZU is above the 3 year average (10.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 14.36% | ||
| ROIC | 10.99% |
ROA(3y)9.88%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.76%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)9.38%
1.3 Margins
BZU's Profit Margin of 21.85% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BZU has grown nicely.
BZU has a Operating Margin of 23.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BZU has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 65.41%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% 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 | 23.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.85% | ||
| GM | 65.41% |
OM growth 3Y13.71%
OM growth 5Y9.5%
PM growth 3Y11.58%
PM growth 5Y12.78%
GM growth 3Y2.53%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
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 less shares outstanding
BZU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BZU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BZU has an Altman-Z score of 4.83. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BZU has a better Altman-Z score (4.83) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.21. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BZU's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.21 is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
BZU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, BZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.86%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.18 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.18, BZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU has a Quick Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.25, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BZU shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.54%.
Measured over the past years, BZU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.25% on average per year.
BZU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.10%.
BZU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.54%
EPS 3Y22.15%
EPS 5Y22.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%6.52%
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 0.78% on average per year.
BZU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of BZU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BZU is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BZU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say BZU is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.26, the valuation of BZU can be described as very reasonable.
BZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BZU is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BZU.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BZU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BZU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, BZU's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than BZU!
BZU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BZU grows each year by 35.80%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
13.51% 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.
DP13.51%
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
BIT:BZU (9/18/2025, 2:40:20 PM)
48.74
+1.38 (+2.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.39B
Analysts71.11
Price Target48.8 (0.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.8%
DP13.51%
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)-4.06%
PT rev (3m)-1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.26 | ||
| P/S | 2.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.47 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY9.75%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY5.26%
OCF(TTM)4.9
OCFY10.05%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.07
TBVpS28.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 14.36% | ||
| ROCE | 12.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.57% | ||
| OM | 23.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.85% | ||
| GM | 65.41% | ||
| FCFM | 11.44% |
ROA(3y)9.88%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.76%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)9.38%
ROICexc(3y)13.02%
ROICexc(5y)11.65%
ROICexgc(3y)14.87%
ROICexgc(5y)13.39%
ROCE(3y)12.32%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.27%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.8%
OM growth 3Y13.71%
OM growth 5Y9.5%
PM growth 3Y11.58%
PM growth 5Y12.78%
GM growth 3Y2.53%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 147.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 31.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
F-Score6
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)118.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.48%
Profit Quality(3y)44.16%
Profit Quality(5y)53.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.54%
EPS 3Y22.15%
EPS 5Y22.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.33%
EPS Next Y-6.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%6.52%
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y4.68%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.54%
EBIT growth 3Y22.54%
EBIT growth 5Y16.08%
EBIT Next Year36.16%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y59.78%
FCF growth 3Y8.61%
FCF growth 5Y8.71%
OCF growth 1Y58.86%
OCF growth 3Y16.34%
OCF growth 5Y10.12%