BUZZI SPA (BZU.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:BZU - Euronext Milan - IT0001347308 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
BZU gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 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 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.
BZU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
BZU's Return On Assets of 10.85% is amongst the best of the industry. BZU outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
BZU has a Return On Equity of 14.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
BZU has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.90%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
BZU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.53%. This is above the industry average of 7.82%.
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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BZU has grown nicely.
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 91.67% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BZU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BZU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BZU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BZU has an Altman-Z score of 4.74. This indicates that BZU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BZU (4.74) is better 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.
BZU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 83.33% 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 | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC8.21%
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.
BZU has a Current ratio of 3.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. BZU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
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%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.02% 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 4.91% on average per year.
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.
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
BZU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.82.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BZU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.19. BZU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of BZU.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BZU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13, BZU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BZU.
BZU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
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)2.05
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y4.3%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.51, BZU's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 83.33% 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 | 1.47% |
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 (5/30/2025, 2:17:19 PM)
45.32
-0.58 (-1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.73B
Analysts75
Price Target49.71 (9.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
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)3.9%
PT rev (3m)8.07%
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)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 | ||
| P/S | 2.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY11.34%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY11.32%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)4.84
OCFY10.67%
SpS22.39
BVpS34.28
TBVpS29.06
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)0.4
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 | 4.74 |
F-Score6
WACC8.21%
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%