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On Wednesday, JPMorgan issued an updated stock rating for Buzzi Unicem SpA (BIT:BZU:IM) (OTC: BZZUY), lifting the company's status from Underweight to Neutral. The financial institution also increased the price target on the shares to EUR 46.00, up from the previous target of EUR 33.00.
The revision in rating reflects a slightly more favorable outlook on the company, with the analyst acknowledging improvements in the European Cement sector that could attract more investors. Despite the upgrade, Buzzi Unicem remains JPMorgan's least preferred option within the Heavyside sub-sector.
JPMorgan's analysis indicates that although Buzzi Unicem has a relatively stronger balance sheet, characterized by net cash, the company's actions are perceived to be trailing behind those of its industry peers.
The firm also noted that Buzzi Unicem, with approximately 50% of its EBITDA coming from the U.S. market, is likely to benefit from increased funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
In terms of valuation, JPMorgan finds the stock's price-to-earnings ratio appealing, standing at 4.3 times based on the firm's 2025 earnings estimates.
However, it was pointed out that despite the attractive valuation from a headline perspective, Buzzi Unicem's stock has historically been considered appealing without garnering significant investment interest.
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