MASTERFLEX SE (MZX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:MZX - DE0005492938 - Common Stock
13.75 EUR
-0.2 (-1.43%)
Overall MZX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated MZX against 105 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
In the past year MZX was profitable.
MZX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MZX has been profitable.
MZX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.71%, MZX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.74% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.85%, MZX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 83.96% of its industry peers.
MZX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.09%. This is above the industry average of 8.63%.
| 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
MZX has a Profit Margin of 8.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 83.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of MZX (12.95%) is better than 83.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
MZX has a Gross Margin of 72.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 95.28% of its industry peers.
MZX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MZX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MZX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for MZX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
MZX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MZX has an Altman-Z score of 5.00. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MZX (5.00) is better than 92.45% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 83.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that MZX is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, MZX is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC6.77%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.87, MZX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.67 indicates that MZX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MZX (2.67) is better than 91.51% 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%.
MZX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.58% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.19% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, MZX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.51% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10%
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
EPS Next 5Y11.51%
Revenue Next Year3.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
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 15.80, MZX is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MZX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MZX is cheaper than 66.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, MZX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.41, the valuation of MZX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MZX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MZX is cheaper than 65.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MZX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MZX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MZX is cheaper than 65.09% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MZX is cheaper than 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 19.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MZX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, MZX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, MZX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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
MZX pays out 60.93% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
FRA:MZX (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.75
-0.2 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners26.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap134.06M
Analysts85.71
Price Target18.43 (34.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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)8.84%
PT rev (3m)26.05%
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 | 15.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY9.24%
OCF(TTM)1.54
OCFY11.2%
SpS10.24
BVpS6.62
TBVpS5.27
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)0.59
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 |
F-Score6
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
EPS Next 5Y11.51%
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 5Y6.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.49%
EBIT growth 3Y36.02%
EBIT growth 5Y22.55%
EBIT Next Year49.48%
EBIT Next 3Y23.11%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y186.34%
FCF growth 3Y44.78%
FCF growth 5Y23.92%
OCF growth 1Y44.66%
OCF growth 3Y23.81%
OCF growth 5Y14.19%