MASTERFLEX SE (MZX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:MZX - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005492938 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, MZX scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MZX was compared to 107 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MZX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MZX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, MZX could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MZX was profitable.
In the past year MZX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MZX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MZX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.63%, MZX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.78% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX has a Return On Equity of 12.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: MZX outperforms 72.90% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.69%, MZX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MZX is above the industry average of 8.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.63% | ||
| ROE | 12.78% | ||
| ROIC | 10.69% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.48%, MZX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MZX has a Operating Margin of 12.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 83.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.56%, MZX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MZX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.48% | ||
| GM | 71.56% |
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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MZX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MZX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MZX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MZX has an Altman-Z score of 4.75. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MZX has a Altman-Z score of 4.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 89.72% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MZX is 1.95, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MZX, only 1.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.95, MZX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
MZX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, MZX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC6.7%
2.3 Liquidity
MZX has a Current Ratio of 4.55. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MZX has a Current ratio of 4.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. MZX outperforms 94.39% of its industry peers.
MZX has a Quick Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that MZX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MZX has a better Quick ratio (2.54) than 91.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MZX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.85%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MZX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.28%.
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)13.85%
EPS 3Y35.86%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%6.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.28%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y4.17%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%
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 8.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5Y8.89%
Revenue Next Year3.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.55%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.17, the valuation of MZX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MZX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MZX is cheaper than 70.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, MZX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.28, the valuation of MZX can be described as correct.
62.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MZX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.19. MZX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MZX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MZX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MZX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
MZX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MZX's earnings are expected to grow with 15.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MZX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
MZX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.36.
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 | 2.21% |
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 28.52% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MZX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
FRA:MZX (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.35
+1.15 (+9.43%)
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 Cap130.16M
Analysts85.71
Price Target14.72 (10.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.99%
DP28.52%
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)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 2.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY8.15%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY10.02%
SpS10.2
BVpS6.77
TBVpS5.41
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)0.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.63% | ||
| ROE | 12.78% | ||
| ROCE | 14.64% | ||
| ROIC | 10.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.66% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.48% | ||
| GM | 71.56% | ||
| FCFM | 10.3% |
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 Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.75 |
F-Score6
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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)13.85%
EPS 3Y35.86%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%6.67%
EPS Next Y10%
EPS Next 2Y13.67%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5Y8.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.28%
Revenue growth 3Y7.44%
Revenue growth 5Y4.17%
Sales Q2Q%5.11%
Revenue Next Year3.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.55%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
EBIT growth 1Y2.26%
EBIT growth 3Y36.02%
EBIT growth 5Y22.55%
EBIT Next Year49.48%
EBIT Next 3Y23.11%
EBIT Next 5Y12%
FCF growth 1Y93.92%
FCF growth 3Y44.78%
FCF growth 5Y23.92%
OCF growth 1Y16.18%
OCF growth 3Y23.81%
OCF growth 5Y14.19%