Bufab AB (publ) (BUFAB.ST) | Investment Case

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Bufab AB (publ) operates as a trading company that provides solutions for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts in Sweden and internationally.It offers metal or plastic fasteners comprising screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, pins, washers, etc.; and other small metal, rubber, and plastic parts, including cables, springs, and electronic fasteners.The company also provides stainless steel bolts under the BUMAX brand name; and special products, such as access hardware, cold formed parts, die cast parts, electrical products, machined parts, magnets, plastic parts, rubber parts, stamping and pressing parts, tools and equipment, and turned parts.

In addition, it offers assembled parts, add on products, and special packaging and kitting solutions.Further, the company provides supply chain services.It serves customers in a range of manufacturing industries, including the technology, electronics/telecommunications, consumer goods, transportation and construction, furniture, and automotive sectors, as well as the offshore and refining industry.

The company was formerly known as Bufab Holding AB (publ) and changed its name to Bufab AB (publ) in June 2015.Bufab AB (publ) was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Värnamo, Sweden.

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1.b. Last Insights on BUFAB

Bufab AB's recent performance was negatively impacted by regional market headwinds and declining order intake. Despite reporting strong gross margins and strategic growth initiatives, the company faced challenges in the European market, which declined by 1.23% due to concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and monetary policy uncertainties. Additionally, the company's growth was hindered by the pan-European economic slowdown, which was exacerbated by recent political developments and economic shifts.

1.c. Company Highlights

Last Price	104.42
Change Percentage	4.42%
Open	101.98
Previous Close	100
Market Cap ( Millions)	19786
Volume	398667
Year High	108.64
Year Low	67.8
M A 50	96.68
M A 200	90.02

FCF Yield	3.75%
Dividend Yield	1.01%
ROE	15.12%
Debt / Equity	79.76%
Net Debt / EBIDTA	235.94%
Price To Book	5.01
Price Earnings Ratio	33.72
Price To FCF	26.7
Price To sales	2.47
EV / EBITDA	18.3

2. Transcript Summary

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3. NewsRoom

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (2.00%)

6. Segments

C-parts and Technical Components

Expected Growth: 2.0%

Bufab AB's C-parts and Technical Components segments demonstrate a 2.0% growth driven by increasing demand from industrial customers, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the company's focus on digitalization, cost savings initiatives, and supply chain optimization contribute to the growth. Furthermore, the rising trend of outsourcing non-core components and the need for efficient inventory management also support the segment's growth.

7. Detailed Products

C-Parts

Bufab AB (publ) offers a wide range of C-Parts, including screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners, which are used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction.

Special Fasteners

Bufab AB (publ) provides customized special fasteners designed to meet specific requirements of customers in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.

Commodity Fasteners

Bufab AB (publ) offers a range of commodity fasteners, including standard bolts, nuts, and screws, used in various industries such as construction, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Bufab AB (publ) provides logistics and supply chain management services to manage inventory, packaging, and shipping of fasteners and other components.

Technical Support and Engineering

Bufab AB (publ) offers technical support and engineering services to customers, including design, prototyping, and testing of custom fasteners and components.

8. Bufab AB (publ)'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Bufab AB (publ) is moderate due to the availability of alternative products and services in the market.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low due to the company's strong brand reputation and customer loyalty.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is moderate due to the company's dependence on a few key suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is high due to the low barriers to entry in the industry and the attractiveness of the market.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the presence of several established players in the market and the high level of competition.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

	Value
Debt Weight	48.23%
Debt Cost	8.48%
Equity Weight	51.77%
Equity Cost	12.10%
WACC	10.35%
Leverage	93.15%

11. Quality Control: Bufab AB (publ) passed 6 out of 9 key points

Strong Liquidity

Low Deb

Strong Interest Coverage

Healthy Cash Flow

Operating Efficiency

Strong Return On Equity

Consistent Revenue Growth

Consistent Operating Cash Flow Growth

Margin Improvement

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

OEM International

A-Score: 5.6/10

Value: 1.1

Growth: 7.6

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 4.4

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 5.3

1-Year Total Return ->

Bufab

A-Score: 5.0/10

Value: 2.0

Growth: 8.1

Quality: 5.5

Yield: 2.5

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 4.7

1-Year Total Return ->

Frauenthal Holding

A-Score: 4.4/10

Value: 8.9

Growth: 2.4

Quality: 2.3

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 3.0

Volatility: 10.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Meko

A-Score: 4.4/10

Value: 8.3

Growth: 5.6

Quality: 2.9

Yield: 5.0

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 4.3

1-Year Total Return ->

Bossard

A-Score: 4.4/10

Value: 4.0

Growth: 4.3

Quality: 4.8

Yield: 3.8

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 7.3

1-Year Total Return ->

Alligo

A-Score: 3.7/10

Value: 6.4

Growth: 3.8

Quality: 4.9

Yield: 2.5

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 3.0

1-Year Total Return ->

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

11.24%

Short term Time

10.0

Long-Term Growth

2.00%

WACC

10.35%

Bufab AB (publ) - SE0005677135

1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

1.b. Last Insights on BUFAB

1.c. Company Highlights

Higher Growth

Fairly Valued

Average Yield

Earnings Miss

Revenues Miss

Expensive

Revenues Beats

Stable Momentum

Medium Volatility

Strong Momentum

Earnings Beats

Better Quality

Average Quality

Cheaper

Higher Yield

2. Transcript Summary

3. NewsRoom

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (2.00%)

6. Segments

C-parts and Technical Components

Expected Growth: 2.0%

7. Detailed Products

C-Parts

Special Fasteners

Commodity Fasteners

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Technical Support and Engineering

8. Bufab AB (publ)'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Threat Of New Entrants

Intensity Of Rivalry

9. SWOT Analysis

Strength

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

11. Quality Control: Bufab AB (publ) 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

Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

104.42$

Current Price

104.42$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows

12.e Scoring ^Insights

12.f DCF ^BETA