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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Bucher Industries AG develops, manufactures, and sells machinery, vehicles, hydraulic components, and manufacturing equipment for use in harvesting, food producing and packaging, and roads and public spaces cleaning in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and internationally.The company operates through five divisions: Kuhn Group, Bucher Municipal, Bucher Hydraulics, Bucher Emhart Glass, and Bucher Specials.The Kuhn Group division manufactures and sells specialized agricultural machinery for tillage, planting and seeding, nutrient management and crop protection, hay and forage harvesting, and livestock bedding and feeding, as well as landscape maintenance.


The Bucher Municipal division provides municipal vehicles, such as sweepers and sewer cleaning, winter maintenance, and refuse collection vehicles and equipment, as well as digital services.The Bucher Hydraulics division offers electronic and hydraulic components, such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, power units, power electronics, and system and manifold block solutions.The Bucher Emhart Glass division supplies manufacturing and inspection technologies for the glass container industry, as well as advice and support services.


The Bucher Specials division offers equipment for wine, fruit juice, beer and instant products; and distributes tractors and specialized agricultural machineries, as well as provides automation solutions.The company is based in Niederweningen, Switzerland.

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1.b. Last Insights on BUCN

Bucher Industries AG's recent performance was driven by its focus on innovation, sustainability, and strategic financial maneuvers. The company's emphasis on these areas is expected to drive future growth, despite a challenging year with declining sales and profit margins. Additionally, the company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its energy efficiency. Furthermore, the company's strategic financial maneuvers, including a CHF 250 million share buyback program, will help reduce the number of outstanding shares and increase earnings per share, benefiting shareholders.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

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Is Bucher Industries AG's (VTX:BUCN) Recent Performance Tethered To Its Attractive Financial Prospects?

Sep -12

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Bucher Industries First Half 2025 Earnings: EPS: CHF13.98 (vs CHF14.07 in 1H 2024)

Aug -05

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Bucher Industries AG (VTX:BUCN) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul -10

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Bucher Industries AG (BCHHF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...

Mar -07

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Bucher Industries AG's Dividend Analysis

Apr -22

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Under The Bonnet, Bucher Industries' (VTX:BUCN) Returns Look Impressive

Apr -02

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Bucher Industries AG (VTX:BUCN) most popular amongst retail investors who own 42%, insiders hold 36%

Mar -19

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (0.92%)

6. Segments

Kuhn Group

Expected Growth: 0.8%

Kuhn Group's 0.8 growth is driven by increasing demand for agricultural machinery, particularly in emerging markets, and the company's focus on innovation, digitalization, and sustainability. Additionally, strategic acquisitions and partnerships have expanded its product offerings and geographic reach, contributing to steady growth.

Bucher Hydraulics

Expected Growth: 1.2%

Bucher Hydraulics' 1.2% growth is driven by increasing demand for hydraulic systems in construction and agricultural machinery, as well as growing adoption of electrification and automation in off-highway vehicles. Additionally, the company's focus on innovation, quality, and customer proximity contributes to its steady growth.

Bucher Municipal

Expected Growth: 0.9%

Bucher Municipal's 0.9 growth driven by increasing demand for waste management and recycling solutions, supported by government initiatives and regulations. Additionally, the segment benefits from Bucher Industries' diversification strategy, leveraging its expertise in agricultural and municipal equipment to expand into adjacent markets.

Bucher Emhart Glass

Expected Growth: 1.1%

Bucher Emhart Glass's 1.1% growth is driven by increasing demand for specialty glass packaging, particularly in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Additionally, the company's focus on innovation, such as its Emhart SmartLine technology, has improved production efficiency and reduced costs, contributing to its growth.

Bucher Specials

Expected Growth: 0.7%

Bucher Specials' 0.7 growth driven by increasing demand for specialized machinery in agriculture and construction, supported by Bucher Industries' strong brand reputation and expanding global presence. Additionally, strategic acquisitions and investments in digitalization and innovation contribute to the segment's growth.

Other/Consolidation

Expected Growth: 0.6%

Bucher Industries AG's Other/Consolidation segment growth of 0.6% is driven by increasing demand for specialized machinery and equipment, strategic acquisitions, and cost savings initiatives. Additionally, the company's focus on digitalization and innovation has led to improved operational efficiency, contributing to the segment's growth.

7. Detailed Products

Municipal Vehicles

Bucher Municipal provides a wide range of municipal vehicles, including garbage trucks, sweepers, and winter maintenance equipment, designed to keep cities clean and safe.

Aircraft De-Icing Systems

Bucher Aerospace provides aircraft de-icing systems, including trucks and carts, to ensure safe takeoffs and landings in cold weather conditions.

Specialized Vehicles

Bucher Specialized Vehicles offers customized vehicles for various industries, such as construction, agriculture, and emergency services.

Hydraulic Systems

Bucher Hydraulics designs and manufactures hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, and valves, for various industries.

Winches and Lifting Systems

Bucher Winches and Lifting Systems provides winches, lifting systems, and other equipment for various industries, including oil and gas, construction, and marine.

8. Bucher Industries AG's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Bucher Industries AG is moderate, as there are some alternatives available in the market, but they are not very attractive to customers.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for Bucher Industries AG is low, as customers have limited options and the company has a strong brand presence.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for Bucher Industries AG is moderate, as the company has a diverse supplier base, but some suppliers have significant bargaining power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for Bucher Industries AG is high, as the industry has low barriers to entry and new players can easily enter the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for Bucher Industries AG is high, as the industry is highly competitive and companies are constantly competing for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 6.93%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 93.07%
Equity Cost 8.74%
WACC 8.41%
Leverage 7.44%

11. Quality Control: Bucher Industries AG passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Quality: 7.1

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Momentum: 6.5

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A-Score: 5.2/10

Value: 4.2

Growth: 3.4

Quality: 6.2

Yield: 5.0

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 8.3

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A-Score: 4.8/10

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Growth: 6.2

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Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 5.7

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Aalberts

A-Score: 4.2/10

Value: 4.7

Growth: 3.9

Quality: 4.0

Yield: 5.6

Momentum: 2.5

Volatility: 4.3

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A-Score: 4.2/10

Value: 2.6

Growth: 5.8

Quality: 6.2

Yield: 3.8

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 2.7

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

361.0$

Current Price

361$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows