BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:BZU - IT0001347308 - Common Stock
47.66 EUR
+0.58 (+1.23%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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
BZU had positive earnings in the past year.
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
BZU has a Return On Assets of 10.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BZU (14.36%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BZU (10.99%) is better than 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 8.09%.
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'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'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.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BZU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BZU has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BZU has been reduced compared to 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 4.81. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BZU has a better Altman-Z score (4.81) 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.21) than 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 | 4.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.18 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BZU (3.18) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.25 indicates that BZU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BZU (2.25) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
BZU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.25% yearly.
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%-6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%6.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.78% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BZU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.48% on average per year.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.27, the valuation of BZU can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BZU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BZU is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. BZU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.03, the valuation of BZU can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BZU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BZU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BZU is on the same level as its industry peers.
69.23% 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 | 18.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BZU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y-1.74%
EPS Next 3Y0.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, BZU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.46, BZU pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.53. 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 2.38, BZU is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BZU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 35.80%!
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 (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
47.66
+0.58 (+1.23%)
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 Cap9.18B
Analysts71.11
Price Target48.8 (2.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.03 | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY10.78%
EPS(NY)4.75
Fwd EY9.97%
FCF(TTM)2.56
FCFY5.38%
OCF(TTM)4.9
OCFY10.28%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.07
TBVpS28.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
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 | 4.81 |
F-Score6
WACC7.89%
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%-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%