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
BZU had positive earnings in the past year.
BZU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BZU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BZU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BZU has a better Return On Assets (10.85%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.27%, BZU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BZU's Return On Invested Capital of 10.90% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BZU is above the industry average of 7.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.90%) for BZU is above the 3 year average (10.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
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.
The Gross Margin of BZU (65.41%) is better than 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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.65 indicates that BZU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BZU (4.65) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BZU is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BZU, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BZU's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.25 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 | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC8.2%
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.
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.
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%.
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%.
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%-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 4.91% on average over the next years.
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
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of BZU.
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.
BZU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BZU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.52.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BZU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. BZU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.52 |
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.
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 | 17.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
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)1.97
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.56%.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.56, BZU pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.44. 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 2.40, BZU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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.
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 (6/19/2025, 5:35:15 PM)
43.72
-0.64 (-1.44%)
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 Cap8.42B
Analysts75
Price Target49.47 (13.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.56% |
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)-0.48%
PT rev (3m)6.67%
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 | 8.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 1.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.64 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY11.76%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY11.74%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)4.84
OCFY11.06%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.28
TBVpS29.06
PEG (NY)1.97
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 | 4.65 |
F-Score6
WACC8.2%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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%