Bufab AB (SE:BUFAB)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
kr134.00
▲(31.48% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:04/24/26
The score is driven mainly by solid and improving financial performance supported by strong recent free cash flow, alongside strong bullish technicals with price well above key moving averages. The primary constraint is valuation—P/E is elevated and dividend yield is modest—while leverage and historical volatility temper the fundamental upside.
Positive Factors
Free Cash Flow Generation
Consistent, sizable FCF near parity with net income provides durable internal funding for working capital, bolt-on acquisitions, and debt reduction. Strong cash conversion supports strategic investments without immediate equity raises, improving long-term financial flexibility.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
Material leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases vulnerability to interest-rate increases or demand shocks. In a cyclical industrial distribution environment, higher net debt limits room for counter-cyclical investment and raises refinancing and covenant risk over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free Cash Flow Generation
Consistent, sizable FCF near parity with net income provides durable internal funding for working capital, bolt-on acquisitions, and debt reduction. Strong cash conversion supports strategic investments without immediate equity raises, improving long-term financial flexibility.
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Bufab AB (BUFAB) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)
Market Cap
kr22.19B
Dividend Yield1.03%
Average Volume (3M)162.76K
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.1
Beta (1Y)1.19
Revenue Growth0.50%
EPS Growth10.05%
CountrySE
Employees1,755
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.15
Shares Outstanding190,552,660
10 Day Avg. Volume224,728
30 Day Avg. Volume162,764
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.27
Price to Book (P/B)4.73
Price to Sales (P/S)2.36
P/FCF Ratio22.46
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)kr8.60B
Bufab AB Business Overview & Revenue Model
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, washer...
How the Company Makes Money
Bufab makes money by selling sourced C-parts and related supply solutions to business customers, earning revenue primarily from the margin between its procurement cost and the price charged to customers (often referred to as a distribution/trading...
Bufab AB Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.11B | 8.07B | 8.04B | 8.68B | 8.43B | 5.88B |
| Gross Profit | 2.65B | 2.58B | 2.39B | 2.49B | 2.39B | 1.64B |
| EBITDA | 1.34B | 1.30B | 1.18B | 1.26B | 1.19B | 848.00M |
| Net Income | 649.00M | 626.00M | 551.00M | 574.00M | 609.00M | 470.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.81B | 9.32B | 9.19B | 8.60B | 9.44B | 6.57B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 261.00M | 205.00M | 211.00M | 218.00M | 322.00M | 293.00M |
| Total Debt | 3.60B | 3.58B | 3.53B | 3.58B | 4.05B | 2.25B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.53B | 5.29B | 5.29B | 5.18B | 6.40B | 4.20B |
| Stockholders Equity | 4.27B | 4.03B | 3.90B | 3.42B | 3.04B | 2.38B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 884.00M | 849.00M | 1.02B | 1.36B | -113.00M | 138.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 962.00M | 925.00M | 1.10B | 1.45B | -47.00M | 172.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -799.00M | -809.00M | -494.00M | -734.00M | -1.08B | -335.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -133.00M | -93.00M | -623.00M | -813.00M | 1.15B | 158.00M |
Bufab AB Technical Analysis
Positive
101.92
Price Trends
110.59
Positive
105.33
Positive
100.50
Positive
Market Momentum
2.22
Negative
69.42
Neutral
80.26
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:BUFAB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 101.92 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 107.25, below the 50-day MA of 110.59, and above the 200-day MA of 100.50, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.22 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 69.42 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.26 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SE:BUFAB.
Bufab AB Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | kr20.10B | 24.06 | 25.27% | 1.22% | 2.56% | 3.95% | |
76 Outperform | kr20.03B | 23.80 | 15.15% | 0.83% | 6.03% | 6.43% | |
70 Outperform | kr22.19B | 24.07 | 15.97% | 1.03% | 0.50% | 10.05% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | kr11.41B | 19.26 | 9.59% | 2.09% | -4.27% | -16.12% | |
60 Neutral | kr7.15B | ― | 7.10% | 1.64% | 2.99% | 7.04% | |
45 Neutral | kr8.19B | 37.27 | -3.67% | 1.25% | 2.85% | -133.46% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Bufab AB Corporate Events
Bufab AGM Backs Dividend, New Incentive Plan and Expanded Share Mandates
Apr 23, 2026
Bufab AB’s annual general meeting approved the 2025 financial statements and set a dividend of SEK 1.30 per share, reaffirming the company’s financial stability while granting discharge from liability to the board and CEO. Shareholders...
Bufab Lifts Margins and Cash Flow in Strong Start to 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Bufab AB reported a solid start to 2026, with first-quarter net sales rising 1.7 percent to SEK 2,222 million and organic growth of 2.2 percent, as order intake slightly exceeded sales. Gross margin improved to 32.9 percent and adjusted operating ...
Bufab Sets Date for Q1 2026 Report and Analyst Call
Apr 15, 2026
Bufab, a Swedish-based global trading group specializing in full-service supply chain solutions for C-parts, supports industrial customers with sourcing, quality assurance, sustainability, and logistics services through a network of over 60 compan...
Bufab convenes 2026 AGM with hybrid participation and updated board slate
Mar 18, 2026
Bufab AB has called its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 23 April in Värnamo, offering shareholders the option to participate either in person or via postal voting in line with its Articles of Association. Shareholders must be registered with ...
Bufab Launches Share Buyback to Hedge Long-Term Incentive Program
Feb 5, 2026
Bufab AB’s board has resolved to initiate a share buyback program on Nasdaq Stockholm under an authorization granted by its 2025 annual general meeting, with the primary aim of securing future share deliveries under the company’s long-...
Bufab Lifts Margins and Earnings in 2025 as Acquisition and Dividend Signal Confidence
Feb 5, 2026
Bufab reported a solid close to 2025, with fourth-quarter net sales up 3.7% to SEK 1.93 billion, driven mainly by margin improvements rather than volume growth, as organic growth was modest at 0.3%. Adjusted EBITA for the quarter rose to SEK 252 m...
Bufab Sets Date for 2025 Year-End Report and Investor Call
Jan 29, 2026
Bufab has announced that it will publish its year-end report for 2025 on 5 February at 07:30 CET, with the report and an accompanying presentation made available on the company’s website. CEO Erik Lundén and acting CFO Helena Häger...
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