Bunzl BNZL.L
Bunzl is a global distributor of non-food consumer and industrial products (packaging, hygiene, safety) that operates as a supply partner for businesses, with a model based on acquisitions and logistics efficiency. Bunzl shows solid fundamentals with an ROE of 18.16%, operating margin of 6.14%, and an FCF yield of 8.32%, supporting an attractive valuation (forward P/E 13.58) and earnings growth of 18.2%.
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Bunzl is a global distributor of non-food consumer and industrial products (packaging, hygiene, safety) that operates as a supply partner for businesses, with a model based on acquisitions and logistics efficiency. Bunzl shows solid fundamentals with an ROE of 18.16%, operating margin of 6.14%, and an FCF yield of 8.32%, supporting an attractive valuation (forward P/E 13.58) and earnings growth of 18.2%.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.5 |
| Quality / Moat | 6.2 |
| Valuation | 7.1 |
| Growth | 6.0 |
| Dividend | 4.8 |
| Momentum | 6.4 |
| Risk & Context | 9.1 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.6/10
Context and risks
The macro context (rates, oil, geopolitics) does not materially affect Bunzl: it is a defensive consumer distributor with stable margins and no direct exposure to commodities or critical shipping routes. Its net debt/EBITDA of 2.2 is moderate and not aggravated by the rate cycle.
News considered in the analysis
- Bunzl (LSE:BNZL) Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Lift As Analysts Weigh Margin Outlook — Revisión de valor razonable y perspectivas de margen, señal moderadamente positiva.
- Bunzl (BZLFY) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know — Upgrade de analista a Comprar, refleja confianza en el desempeño.
- Bunzl H1 Earnings Call Highlights — Resultados del primer semestre, sin detalles específicos pero relevante.
- Is Bunzl (BZLFY) Outperforming Other Consumer Staples Stocks This Year? — Comparativa genérica sin información nueva.
- Are Consumer Staples Stocks Lagging Bunzl (BZLFY) This Year? — Listículo sin información accionable.
Verdict: Hold or buy on dips, given its defensive profile and reasonable valuation.
Main risk: The main risk is margin pressure in a volatile logistics and raw materials cost environment, though its diversified distribution model mitigates the impact.
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