Bufab BUFAB.ST
SwedenIndustrials · Industrial DistributionNasdaq Estocolmo · SEK
136.67 SEK (−2.2%)
3 analysts
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Bufab AB is a specialized distributor of fastening components (C-parts) and supply management services for industry, operating in Europe, North America and Asia.
Listed on Nasdaq Estocolmo · Symbol BUFAB.ST · STO: BUFAB · Currency SEK
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend8.6
- ✓Strong growth7.6
- ✕Demanding valuation4.2
- !Risks to watch5.0
- !Modest dividend5.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsGrowth is solid and the forward P/E suggests potential, but the current valuation (P/E 37.89) already discounts much of the good expectations.
Bufab shows solid growth (revenues +11.1%, earnings +34.1%) with moderate financial health (ND/EBITDA 2.9x) and a demanding valuation on P/E (37.89) but attractive on forward P/E (7.85), reflecting expectations of strong future expansion.
The main risk is the demanding valuation: with a P/E of 37.89, any disappointment in expected earnings growth could trigger a significant correction in the share price.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. Bufab is an industrial distributor based in Sweden, with no significant dependence on conflict maritime routes or energy commodities. Its net debt/EBITDA of 2.9x is moderate and its C-parts distribution business is not energy- or capital-intensive, so the rise in long-term rates and dollar strength do not materially alter its risk profile.
Is Bufab stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 60% above the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 37.9 | 25.4 | +49% |
| EV / EBITDA | 24.9 | 14.5 | +72% |
| Price / book | 6.2 | 4.1 | +54% |
| Price / sales | 3.2 | 2.1 | +55% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.2 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 136.67 SEK, −2.2% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 6.3 (sector 5.8), Growth 7.6 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 37.9
- Forward P/E
- 7.8
- EV / EBITDA
- 24.9
- Price / book
- 6.2
- Price / sales
- 3.2
- PEG
- 0.23
- Market cap
- 26.5B SEK
- Enterprise value
- 29.9B SEK
Profitability
- ROE
- 17.3%
- ROA
- 6.9%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.2%
- Gross margin
- 33.1%
- Operating margin
- 13.6%
- Net margin
- 8.4%
- Free cash flow
- 754.0M SEK
- FCF yield
- 2.8%
- Cash conversion
- 63%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 3.8B SEK
- Net debt
- 3.5B SEK
- Cash
- 273.0M SEK
- EBITDA
- 1.2B SEK
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.90
- Debt / equity
- 88.88
- Current ratio
- 2.59
- Quick ratio
- 1.20
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +11.1%
- Earnings growth
- +34.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- 3.69 SEK
- EPS (forward)
- 17.82 SEK
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.9%
- Payout
- 35.2%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.31
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (3)
- Target price
- 136.67 SEK
- 52-week range
- 89.40 – 146.60
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Is Bufab stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 60% above the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 4.2 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 136.67 SEK, −2.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Bufab get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.9 out of 10, rank 1,056 of 2,130 (better than 47% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (8.6) and its weakest, Valuation (4.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Bufab's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 37.9: the share price equals 37.9 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 7.8.
How much is Bufab worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 26.5B SEK and its enterprise value, debt included, is 29.9B SEK.
How much debt does Bufab have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 3.5B SEK. That is 2.90 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Bufab pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.93% and it pays out 35% of its earnings.
How has Bufab stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 47.2% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 89.40 and 146.60 SEK. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Bufab?
3 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 136.67 SEK (−2.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.