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Bunzl plc (BZLFY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1207384066
IPO Date
Oct 29, 1998

Highlights

Market Cap
$9.81B
Enterprise Value
$12.77B
EPS (TTM)
$1.94
PE Ratio
7.77
Total Revenue (TTM)
$23.36B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.39B
EBITDA (TTM)
$2.34B
Year Range
$13.32 - $20.44
ROA (TTM)
11.10%
ROE (TTM)
34.11%

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Bunzl plc

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bunzl plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Bunzl plc (BZLFY) has returned 7.50% so far this year and -18.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BZLFY has returned 2.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Bunzl plc

1D
3.15%
1M
1.48%
YTD
7.50%
6M
-4.58%
1Y
-18.96%
3Y*
-4.96%
5Y*
0.28%
10Y*
2.76%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, BZLFY's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2014 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2013 at -79.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BZLFY closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 15, 2020 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was Nov 27, 2013 at -79.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.21%6.16%1.48%7.50%
20253.01%-0.89%-9.65%-18.28%4.77%-0.69%-6.05%13.06%-5.97%-4.40%-5.30%-1.96%-30.46%
20240.27%-2.80%-3.91%0.76%-1.00%1.08%10.69%10.55%1.90%-6.51%3.06%-8.59%3.71%
202310.56%-2.60%5.96%6.31%-0.15%-3.32%-3.35%-2.82%-0.08%-0.33%6.69%8.14%26.36%
2022-4.64%4.52%-1.45%-1.14%-6.59%-6.98%13.64%-11.74%-8.14%7.12%13.69%-10.38%-15.14%
2021-2.97%-3.30%2.79%0.34%-0.26%3.69%11.13%-2.57%-9.11%14.03%3.76%2.71%19.67%

Benchmark Metrics

Bunzl plc has an annualized alpha of 0.33%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

  • This stock participated in 91.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.76% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
0.33%
Beta
0.62
0.13
Upside Capture
47.76%
Downside Capture
91.04%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BZLFY ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


BZLFY Risk / Return Rank: 2020
Overall Rank
BZLFY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1717
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BZLFY Sortino Ratio Rank: 1919
Sortino Ratio Rank
BZLFY Omega Ratio Rank: 1515
Omega Ratio Rank
BZLFY Calmar Ratio Rank: 2121
Calmar Ratio Rank
BZLFY Martin Ratio Rank: 2727
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bunzl plc (BZLFY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BZLFYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.55

0.90

-1.44

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.49

1.39

-1.87

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.91

1.21

-0.30

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.59

1.40

-1.99

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.83

6.61

-7.43

Explore BZLFY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Bunzl plc provided a 3.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.48$0.48$0.45$0.39$0.37$0.38$0.33$0.31$0.31$0.34$0.33$0.28

Dividend yield

3.21%3.46%2.16%1.90%2.25%1.89%1.96%2.25%2.02%2.41%2.59%2.01%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Bunzl plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.48
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.45
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.39
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.37
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.38

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Bunzl plc has a dividend yield of 3.21%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Bunzl plc has a payout ratio of 49.02%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Bunzl plc strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bunzl plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Bunzl plc was 84.91%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Bunzl plc drawdown is 65.36%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-84.91%Nov 26, 20131581Mar 18, 2020
-53.43%Nov 5, 2007364Apr 20, 2009679Dec 27, 20111043
-12.6%Aug 10, 201264Nov 12, 201264Feb 14, 2013128
-11.99%May 4, 201220Jun 1, 201233Jul 19, 201253
-10.44%Jul 19, 200721Aug 16, 200718Sep 12, 200739

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Bunzl plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Bunzl plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Food Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BZLFY, comparing it with other companies in the Food Distribution industry. Currently, BZLFY has a P/E ratio of 7.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BZLFY relative to other companies in the Food Distribution industry. Currently, BZLFY has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BZLFY in comparison with other companies in the Food Distribution industry. Currently, BZLFY has a P/B value of 3.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items