BUZZI SPA (UCM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:UCM - IT0001347308 - Common Stock
50.2 EUR
-0.35 (-0.69%)
UCM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. UCM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. UCM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year UCM was profitable.
- In the past year UCM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- UCM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years UCM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.87%, UCM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.36%, UCM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- UCM has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.99%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UCM is above the industry average of 7.80%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.99%) for UCM is above the 3 year average (10.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 14.36% | ||
| ROIC | 10.99% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.85%, UCM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- UCM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.10%, UCM 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 UCM has grown nicely.
- UCM has a Gross Margin of 65.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UCM outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UCM 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UCM is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, UCM has less shares outstanding
- UCM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- UCM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.00 indicates that UCM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of UCM (5.00) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- UCM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.21. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- UCM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.21) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that UCM is not too dependend on debt financing.
- UCM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. UCM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.18 indicates that UCM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of UCM (3.18) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- UCM has a Quick Ratio of 2.25. This indicates that UCM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- UCM's Quick ratio of 2.25 is amongst the best of the industry. UCM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- UCM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.54%.
- UCM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.25% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.10% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, UCM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.54%
EPS 3Y22.15%
EPS 5Y22.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%6.52%
3.2 Future
- UCM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.70% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.83% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.17%
EPS Next 2Y-2.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y5.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.83%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- UCM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.77.
- UCM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UCM is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- UCM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.66, the valuation of UCM can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UCM indicates a rather cheap valuation: UCM is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- UCM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- UCM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UCM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of UCM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y-2.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- UCM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.35, UCM pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 2.76. 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than UCM!
- UCM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of UCM grows each year by 35.80%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.8%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- UCM pays out 13.51% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- UCM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP13.51%
EPS Next 2Y-2.17%
EPS Next 3Y0.7%
BUZZI SPA / UCM.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to UCM.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BUZZI SPA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BUZZI SPA (UCM.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BUZZI SPA?
BUZZI SPA (UCM.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UCM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUZZI SPA (UCM.DE) is expected to decline by -6.17% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BUZZI SPA (UCM.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of BUZZI SPA (UCM.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.51%.