BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:BZU - Euronext Milan - IT0001347308 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall BZU gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BZU against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. BZU gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BZU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BZU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BZU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.85%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU's Return On Equity of 14.27% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.90%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BZU is above the industry average of 7.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.53%) for BZU is below the current ROIC(10.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.27% | ||
| ROIC | 10.9% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 21.85%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BZU's Operating Margin of 23.10% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BZU has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.41%, BZU belongs to the top 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
BZU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
BZU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.77 indicates that BZU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BZU has a better Altman-Z score (4.77) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.25, BZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BZU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.45 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.45, BZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.45 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BZU has a better Quick ratio (2.45) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BZU have decreased by -1.54% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
BZU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.10%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.01% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.54%
EPS 3Y22.15%
EPS 5Y22.25%
EPS Q2Q%-0.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%4.23%
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 3.02% on average per year.
BZU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.02 indicates a reasonable valuation of BZU.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BZU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BZU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of BZU.
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BZU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BZU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BZU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as BZU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BZU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.54, BZU pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.55. 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 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
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
BZU pays out 11.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BZU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.78%
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
BIT:BZU (7/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
46.38
-0.12 (-0.26%)
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 Cap8.93B
Analysts75
Price Target49.54 (6.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.8%
DP11.78%
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)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)6.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.04 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.96 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY11.08%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY11.06%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)4.84
OCFY10.43%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.28
TBVpS29.06
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)0.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.85% | ||
| ROE | 14.27% | ||
| ROCE | 12.75% | ||
| ROIC | 10.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.99% | ||
| OM | 23.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.85% | ||
| GM | 65.41% | ||
| FCFM | 11.21% |
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 | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 164.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 51.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
F-Score6
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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%-0.84%
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%4.23%
Revenue Next Year6.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
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 1Y-6.19%
FCF growth 3Y8.61%
FCF growth 5Y8.71%
OCF growth 1Y13.78%
OCF growth 3Y16.34%
OCF growth 5Y10.12%