MASTERFLEX SE (MZX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:MZX - DE0005492938 - Common Stock
13.15 EUR
+0.1 (+0.77%)
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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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's Return On Assets of 8.71% is amongst the best of the industry. MZX outperforms 88.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.85%, MZX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MZX (11.02%) is better than 83.50% 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 8.77%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 8.31% is amongst the best of the industry. MZX outperforms 80.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.95%, MZX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.50% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.37%, MZX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for MZX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MZX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MZX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MZX has an Altman-Z score of 4.83. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MZX has a Altman-Z score of 4.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 90.29% of its industry peers.
MZX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MZX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 82.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that MZX is not too dependend on debt financing.
MZX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MZX outperforms 57.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.87 indicates that MZX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.87, MZX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.09% 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.
MZX has a better Quick ratio (2.67) than 93.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MZX have decreased by -2.91% in the last year.
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 11.54% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MZX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10%
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
EPS Next 5Y11.54%
Revenue Next Year3.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y7.96%
Revenue Next 5Y6.93%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.11, which indicates a correct valuation of MZX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MZX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MZX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of MZX.
67.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MZX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MZX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say MZX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MZX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MZX is valued a bit cheaper than 76.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
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)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%, MZX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MZX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.88.
MZX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MZX grows each year by 28.99%, which is quite nice.
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.
The dividend of MZX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.93%
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
FRA:MZX (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.15
+0.1 (+0.77%)
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 Cap128.21M
Analysts85.71
Price Target18.43 (40.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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)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 | 15.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY6.62%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)1.54
OCFY11.71%
SpS10.24
BVpS6.62
TBVpS5.27
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)0.57
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 | 4.83 |
F-Score6
WACC6.75%
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 5Y11.54%
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 Year49.48%
EBIT Next 3Y23.11%
EBIT Next 5Y14.36%
FCF growth 1Y186.34%
FCF growth 3Y44.78%
FCF growth 5Y23.92%
OCF growth 1Y44.66%
OCF growth 3Y23.81%
OCF growth 5Y14.19%