Bunzl/£BNZL
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About Bunzl
Bunzl is a British multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates in the distribution of non-food consumables, primarily in sectors such as foodservice, grocery, cleaning and hygiene, safety, and healthcare. Bunzl provides a range of products including packaging, disposables, and cleaning supplies, catering to businesses and institutions. Founded in 1854, it has expanded its global footprint through acquisitions, operating in over 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Australasia. Bunzl's strategic positioning is strengthened by its focus on efficient logistics and a broad distribution network, enabling timely and reliable delivery of essential consumables to its diverse client base.
Ticker
£BNZL
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
26,978
Headquarters
Website
Bunzl Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£8.1B
17.08
£1.46
0.29
£0.74
2.97%
Price and volume
Market cap
£8.1B
Beta
0.29
52-week high
£36.92
52-week low
£22.10
Average daily volume
1M
Dividend rate
£0.74
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.363
Quick ratio
0.767
Long term debt to equity
93
Total debt to equity
109.722
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
48.45%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.80%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
961.8
Gross margin (TTM)
28.26%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.09%
Operating margin (TTM)
6.47%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.82%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£440,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.45%
Return on equity (TTM)
18.00%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.082
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.696
Price to book
3.2
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-8.07
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.996
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.00%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.493
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.97%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.92%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
0.89%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.22%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.41%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.78%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.90%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.40%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.40%
What the Analysts think about Bunzl
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Bunzl stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Top executives, including CEO Frank van Zanten, bought more than £1.4 million of shares after the price drop, showing management's belief in the company’s long-term outlook (FT).
The group has restarted its £200 million share buyback and plans to invest around £700 million annually in value-enhancing acquisitions through 2027, underlining strong capital discipline and commitment to growth (FT).
Shares are valued at about 14× forward earnings, below the FTSE 100 average, suggesting an appealing valuation and upside potential for investors (FT).
An unexpected trading update forced Bunzl to downgrade its full-year guidance and halt its £200 million share buyback with only £115 million completed, leading to a 25% plunge in the share price and a loss of investor confidence (FT).
Weak demand and deflation in Bunzl’s main markets are pressuring organic growth, limiting profits and narrowing operating margins (FT).
Management now expects underlying revenue to remain flat and operating margin to dip slightly below 8% this year, highlighting ongoing stagnation in performance (FT).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 2025.
Bunzl Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Bunzl Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Bunzl stock?
Bunzl (BNZL) has a market cap of £8.1B as of September 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Bunzl stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Bunzl (BNZL) stock is 17.08 as of September 15, 2025.
Does Bunzl stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Bunzl (BNZL) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.739 and the yield is 2.97%. Bunzl has a payout ratio of 48.45% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Bunzl dividend payment date?
The next Bunzl (BNZL) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Bunzl?
Bunzl (BNZL) has a beta rating of 0.29. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.