MASTERFLEX SE (MZX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MZX - DE0005492938 - Common Stock
14.35 EUR
+0.5 (+3.61%)
Taking everything into account, MZX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MZX was compared to 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. MZX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. MZX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MZX had positive earnings in the past year.
MZX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MZX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MZX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MZX has a better Return On Assets (8.71%) than 86.41% of its industry peers.
MZX's Return On Equity of 12.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MZX outperforms 75.73% of its industry peers.
MZX has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.02%) than 83.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MZX is above the industry average of 8.61%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.71% | ||
| ROE | 12.85% | ||
| ROIC | 11.02% |
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)6.22%
ROE(3y)14.02%
ROE(5y)10.27%
ROIC(3y)12.09%
ROIC(5y)8.95%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.31%, MZX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.95%, MZX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
MZX has a better Gross Margin (72.37%) than 97.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% |
OM growth 3Y26.6%
OM growth 5Y17.65%
PM growth 3Y26.45%
PM growth 5Y21.52%
GM growth 3Y1.58%
GM growth 5Y21.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MZX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
MZX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MZX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MZX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MZX has an Altman-Z score of 5.07. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MZX has a Altman-Z score of 5.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 92.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MZX is 1.57, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MZX, only 1.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MZX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.57) than 83.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that MZX is not too dependend on debt financing.
MZX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
MZX has a Current Ratio of 4.87. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MZX (4.87) is better than 97.09% of its industry peers.
MZX has a Quick Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MZX (2.67) is better than 93.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MZX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.91%.
Measured over the past years, MZX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.58% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MZX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MZX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.91%
EPS 3Y35.86%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%-6.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y4.17%
Sales Q2Q%1.71%
3.2 Future
MZX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.44% yearly.
MZX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y10%
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
EPS Next 5Y11.44%
Revenue Next Year3.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.93%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.49, MZX is valued correctly.
MZX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MZX is cheaper than 67.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MZX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say MZX is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92, the valuation of MZX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MZX is valued a bit cheaper than 60.19% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.85, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MZX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MZX is cheaper than 66.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MZX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MZX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of MZX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MZX's earnings are expected to grow with 20.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MZX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
MZX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.44.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MZX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MZX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.99%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.99%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
60.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MZX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MZX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.93%
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
FRA:MZX (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.35
+0.5 (+3.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners26.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap139.91M
Analysts85.71
Price Target18.43 (28.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.99%
DP60.93%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
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%
PT rev (3m)25.17%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY8.86%
OCF(TTM)1.54
OCFY10.73%
SpS10.24
BVpS6.62
TBVpS5.27
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.71% | ||
| ROE | 12.85% | ||
| ROCE | 15.1% | ||
| ROIC | 11.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.19% | ||
| OM | 12.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% | ||
| FCFM | 12.41% |
ROA(3y)8.64%
ROA(5y)6.22%
ROE(3y)14.02%
ROE(5y)10.27%
ROIC(3y)12.09%
ROIC(5y)8.95%
ROICexc(3y)14.21%
ROICexc(5y)10.49%
ROICexgc(3y)18.17%
ROICexgc(5y)13.42%
ROCE(3y)16.56%
ROCE(5y)12.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y18.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.25%
OM growth 3Y26.6%
OM growth 5Y17.65%
PM growth 3Y26.45%
PM growth 5Y21.52%
GM growth 3Y1.58%
GM growth 5Y21.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 149.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.07 |
F-Score6
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)87.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.26%
Profit Quality(3y)89.75%
Profit Quality(5y)306.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.91%
EPS 3Y35.86%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%-6.54%
EPS Next Y10%
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y20.19%
EPS Next 5Y11.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y4.17%
Sales Q2Q%1.71%
Revenue Next Year3.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.49%
EBIT growth 3Y36.02%
EBIT growth 5Y22.55%
EBIT Next Year48.95%
EBIT Next 3Y25.83%
EBIT Next 5Y14.26%
FCF growth 1Y186.34%
FCF growth 3Y44.78%
FCF growth 5Y23.92%
OCF growth 1Y44.66%
OCF growth 3Y23.81%
OCF growth 5Y14.19%