Bunzl plc
BNZL.LConsumer DefensiveLSEFood Distribution · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframeBunzl plc operates as a distribution and services company in the North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. At a $7.33B market cap, Bunzl plc ranks as a mid-cap company within consumer defensive. It provides personal protection and safety equipment, including gloves, boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, other workwear, as well as cleaning and hygiene supplies and asset protection products; and healthcare consumables, such as gloves, masks, swabs, gowns, bandages, healthcare devices, and other healthcare related equipment.
Market Cap
$7.33B
Beta
0.32
P/E (TTM)
16.18
P/E (Fwd)
12.33
EPS (TTM)
$1.41
EPS (Fwd)
$1.85
ROE
16.5%
ROA
5.2%
Cash
$540.1M
Total Debt
$2.96B
Free CF
$622.8M
52W Change
0.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $540.1M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.96B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $622.8M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 16.5% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $12.04B (2022) to $11.85B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Bunzl plc typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Bunzl plc's trajectory.