BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:BZU - IT0001347308 - Common Stock
44.56 EUR
+0.88 (+2.01%)
BZU gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is valued correctly, 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.
BZU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.87%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU's Return On Equity of 14.36% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.99%, BZU belongs to the top 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 8.11%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.53%) for BZU is below the current ROIC(10.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (21.85%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
BZU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.10%, BZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BZU has grown nicely.
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
BZU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BZU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BZU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BZU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BZU has an Altman-Z score of 4.62. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BZU has a Altman-Z score of 4.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
BZU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.21. 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that BZU is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 4.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
BZU has a Current Ratio of 3.18. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
A Quick Ratio of 2.25 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BZU has a Quick ratio of 2.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BZU have decreased by -1.54% in the last year.
BZU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.25% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.10% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, BZU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.01% on average per year.
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
BZU is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.78% yearly.
BZU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.8%
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.73%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
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.
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 8.67, the valuation of BZU can be described as reasonable.
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BZU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BZU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say BZU is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.38 indicates a reasonable valuation of BZU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BZU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.48.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BZU is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BZU is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BZU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.59, BZU pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.61. 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than BZU!
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, BZU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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.
BZU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.51%
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
BIT:BZU (9/4/2025, 5:35:15 PM)
44.56
+0.88 (+2.01%)
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 Cap8.58B
Analysts71.11
Price Target48.1 (7.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
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)-3.9%
PT rev (3m)-3.23%
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)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.93 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY11.54%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY10.66%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)4.9
OCFY10.99%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.07
TBVpS28.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
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 | 4.62 |
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
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 Year5.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.73%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
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%