BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:BZU - Euronext Milan - IT0001347308 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BZU. 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years BZU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BZU (10.85%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BZU (14.27%) is better than 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 7.74%.
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
The Profit Margin of BZU (21.85%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BZU has a better Operating Margin (23.10%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BZU has a Gross Margin of 65.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
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.
BZU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BZU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BZU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.60 indicates that BZU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BZU has a Altman-Z score of 4.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.25, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that BZU is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BZU (0.06) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
BZU has a Current Ratio of 3.45. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BZU (3.45) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU has a Quick Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BZU (2.45) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.45 |
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.
Looking at the last year, BZU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.10% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.87%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.38%
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
BZU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.45.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BZU indicates a rather cheap valuation: BZU is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.48, BZU is valued rather cheaply.
BZU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.47.
BZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BZU is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BZU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BZU is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BZU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: BZU is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BZU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
BZU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, BZU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BZU's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.80.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BZU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
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
11.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BZU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
BZU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.78%
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
BIT:BZU (8/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
43.44
+0.76 (+1.78%)
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 Cap8.37B
Analysts71.11
Price Target50.86 (17.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
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)2.66%
PT rev (3m)2.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 1.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.5 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY11.83%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY11.81%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY5.78%
OCF(TTM)4.84
OCFY11.13%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.28
TBVpS29.06
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)0.38
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 | 4.6 |
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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 Year5.87%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.38%
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%