Bufab AB/Skr BUFAB
Bufab shares rise after the company announced a December Capital Markets Day to present its updated strategy, growth opportunities and financial ambitions.
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About Bufab AB
Bufab AB is a Swedish company operating in the industrial goods sector, primarily specializing in supply chain solutions for C-parts, which include fasteners, magnets, and other small industrial components. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Värnamo, Sweden, Bufab provides a comprehensive range of products and services designed to streamline logistics and inventory management for manufacturers. Its operations span across numerous countries, allowing it to serve a diverse range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and construction. Bufab's strategic positioning is strengthened by its global sourcing network and an extensive portfolio that enables customers to optimize operational efficiency and reduce procurement costs.
- Ticker
- Skr BUFAB
- Sector
- Industrials
- Primary listing
- XSTO
- Employees
- 1,905
- Headquarters
- Värnamo, Sweden
- Website
- www.bufabgroup.com
Bufab AB Metrics
BasicAdvanced
kr 25B
35.77
kr 3.68
1.35
kr 1.30
0.99%
Price and volume
Market cap
kr 25B
Beta
1.35
52-week high
kr 140.60
52-week low
kr 86.71
Average daily volume
192K
Dividend rate
kr 1.30
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.593
Quick ratio
1.198
Long term debt to equity
0.823
Total debt to equity
0.889
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.29%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.45%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,202
Gross margin (TTM)
33.13%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.40%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.61%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.66%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
kr 4,380,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.94%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.34%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
35.768
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.992
Price to book
5.89
Price to tangible book (TTM)
134
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
26.508
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.77%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.965
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.99%
Forward dividend yield
0.99%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.63%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
17.96%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.02%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
12.07%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.75%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
15.95%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
11.02%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
14.35%
Bulls say / Bears say
Q2 showed broad-based operating momentum: sales rose 11.1%, organic growth reached 5.3%, and adjusted EBITA increased 24.2% to SEK 333 million. The EBITA margin expanded to 14.7%, supporting management’s view that it is on track for its 2026 margin target. (Bufab, MarketScreener)
The DC Iron acquisition adds a profitable UK niche business with GBP 14.8 million of 2025 sales, margins above Bufab’s profitability target and low customer concentration. Its infrastructure, public-sector and safety exposure could broaden Bufab’s customer base and support future cross-selling. (Bufab, MarketScreener)
Cash generation remains a strength: Q2 operating cash flow rose to SEK 305 million with 90% cash conversion, while adjusted net debt remained at 2.4 times EBITDA despite the dividend and currency effects. That gives Bufab room to keep investing in market share gains and selective acquisitions without a clear rise in leverage. (Bufab, StockAnalysis)
Growth is uneven by region: Q2 sales declined in the Americas and UK/Ireland, while UK and Ireland organic sales were still negative in the first half. Continued weakness in these regions could dilute group growth and leave acquisitions carrying more of the burden. (Quartr, Torque Expo)
Costs could rise faster than Bufab can pass them on: management reported higher purchasing prices from Asia, while earlier reporting flagged increased freight costs and cautious customers. The new EU carbon-border mechanism is also creating provisions that are expected to be settled during the first three quarters of 2027. (StockAnalysis, MFN)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 16 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing Bufab AB
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | Skr BUFAB weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.12% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.12% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML | $9B | 0.02% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap€IUSN | €7.8B | 0.02% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap£WLDS | £6.7B | 0.02% |
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