Bunzl (BZLFF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bunzl is a British multinational distribution and outsourcing company specialising in the supply of non-food consumables. The business traces its origins to 19th-century trading operations in Europe and underwent a strategic transformation in the mid-1980s to focus on distribution and outsourcing. Headquartered in London, Bunzl has grown through a combination of organic development and targeted acquisitions to become a leading supplier of essential products and services to a wide range of industries.

The company’s core activities include the distribution of packaging materials, paper products, personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning chemicals and janitorial supplies. Bunzl enhances its product offering with value-added services such as kitting, labelling, supplier-managed inventory and customised supply-chain solutions. Its customer base spans retail, foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and industrial sectors, where reliable access to consumables is critical to daily operations.

Operating from more than 160 distribution centres across Europe, North America, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region, Bunzl serves customers in over 30 countries. A decentralised operating model ensures local market responsiveness, while centralised procurement and logistics capabilities drive economies of scale. In recent years, the company has increased investment in digital platforms to streamline order processing and strengthen sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact across its network.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Frank van Zanten, Bunzl’s executive team focuses on disciplined execution and long-term value creation. The company maintains a track record of prudent capital allocation, using acquisitions to expand into adjacent markets and broaden its product portfolio. With an emphasis on operational excellence and customer service, Bunzl is well positioned to support essential supply chains and meet evolving needs across diverse end markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $31.25 to $31.25
• 50-Day Range: $29.37 to $34.25
• 52-Week Range: $28.30 to $47.53
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 418 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 50.01
• Dividend Yield: 1.04%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Bunzl Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bunzl scored higher than 2% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Bunzl.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bunzl is 50.01, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.28.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bunzl is 50.01, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 13.24.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bunzl has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 99.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bunzl has recently increased by 42.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bunzl pays a meaningful dividend of 1.94%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bunzl does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Bunzl is 51.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bunzl has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 99.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bunzl has recently increased by 42.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Bunzl has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Defensive companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Bunzl this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bunzl insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

52.19% of the stock of Bunzl is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BZLFF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BZLFF shares performed this year?

Bunzl's stock was trading at $44.51 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BZLFF shares have decreased by 29.8% and is now trading at $31.25.

How do I buy shares of Bunzl?

Shares of BZLFF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/25/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Food Distribution
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BZLFF
• CIK: 1072397
• Web: www.bunzl.com
• Phone: 442077255000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 24,528
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 50.01
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A