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43.76 (1y: +62%)
Market Cap 1.09 B P/E(ttm) 21.50
Enterprise Value 1.25 B P/B 3.30
AZZ- NYSE (USA)
AZZ, Inc.
  • Currently 4.5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 4.5-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 4.5-Star stocks: 10.6% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 10%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.264
AZZ's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
59% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.22 vs. AZZ: 0.264 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.02   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.26
Equity to Asset 0.481
AZZ's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
53% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.52 vs. AZZ: 0.481 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.37   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.48
0.37
0.76
Interest Coverage 7.2
AZZ's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
58% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 9.50 vs. AZZ: 7.2 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 4   Max: 30
Current: 7.2
4
30
F-Score: 7
Z-Score: 3.87
M-Score: -2.15
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 16.50
AZZ's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
92% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 5.60 vs. AZZ: 16.50 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 5.8   Max: 17
Current: 16.5
5.8
17
Net-margin (%) 10.6
AZZ's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 3.50 vs. AZZ: 10.6 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 3.1   Max: 10.6
Current: 10.6
3.1
10.6
ROE (%) 18.1
AZZ's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
93% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 5.50 vs. AZZ: 18.1 )
AZZ' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 6.2   Max: 22.6
Current: 18.1
6.2
22.6
ROA (%) 8.7
AZZ's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 3.00 vs. AZZ: 8.7 )
AZZ' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 3.6   Max: 14.3
Current: 8.7
3.6
14.3
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 36.80
AZZ's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 10.80 vs. AZZ: 36.80 )
AZZ' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 13.7   Max: 43
Current: 36.8
13.7
43
Revenue Growth (%) 11.8
AZZ's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. AZZ: 11.8 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -1.5   Max: 20
Current: 11.8
-1.5
20
EBITDA Growth (%) 11.6
AZZ's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. AZZ: 11.6 )
AZZ' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -10.7   Max: 41.8
Current: 11.6
-10.7
41.8
EPS Growth (%) 11.9
AZZ's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. AZZ: 11.9 )
AZZ' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -16.5   Max: 50.9
Current: 11.9
-16.5
50.9
» AZZ's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

AZZ Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Steven Cohen 6,394 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 4,300 sh (New)
Jim Simons 25,700 sh (+403.92%)
Mario Gabelli 5,800 sh (unchged)
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
Chuck Royce 1,191,328 sh (-1.94%)
John Keeley 329,600 sh (-10.31%)
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Q3 2012

AZZ Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Jim Simons 88,000 sh (+71.21%)
Mario Gabelli 11,600 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
John Keeley 656,200 sh (-0.46%)
Chuck Royce 2,230,136 sh (-6.4%)
Steven Cohen 11,288 sh (-11.73%)
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Q4 2012

AZZ Guru Trades in Q4 2012

First Pacific Advisors 700 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 5,600 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 14,155 sh (+25.4%)
Jim Simons 106,800 sh (+21.36%)
Mario Gabelli 11,600 sh (unchged)
John Keeley 623,200 sh (-5.03%)
Chuck Royce 2,036,012 sh (-8.7%)
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Q1 2013

AZZ Guru Trades in Q1 2013

RS Investment Management 567,690 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 20,673 sh (+46.05%)
Chuck Royce 2,145,046 sh (+5.36%)
First Pacific Advisors 700 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 11,600 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
John Keeley 576,700 sh (-7.46%)
Jim Simons 82,800 sh (-22.47%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with AZZ

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.12%$23.7 - $29.51 $ 42.865%0
John Keeley 2012-03-31 Reduce -20.97%0.09%$22.52 - $26.65 $ 42.886%367500
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Add 40.12%0.03%$22.52 - $26.65 $ 42.886%27345
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 New Buy0.11%$18.89 - $23.47 $ 42.8100%19515
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -46.3%$18.11 - $23.15 $ 42.8106%5800
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 New Buy$18.74 - $22.29 $ 42.8107%9800
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 21.30
AZZ's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
57% of the 1432 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 18.50 vs. AZZ: 21.30 )
AZZ' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 4.99   Max: 23.5
Current: 21.3
4.99
23.5
P/B 3.30
AZZ's P/B is ranked lower than
67% of the 1684 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. AZZ: 3.30 )
AZZ' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 5.55
Current: 3.3
0.7
5.55
P/S 1.90
AZZ's P/S is ranked lower than
62% of the 1742 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.85 vs. AZZ: 1.90 )
AZZ' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.25   Max: 2.43
Current: 1.9
0.25
2.43
PFCF 18.00
AZZ's PFCF is ranked higher than
60% of the 1191 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 17.44 vs. AZZ: 18.00 )
AZZ' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 2.36   Max: 887.75
Current: 18
2.36
887.75
EV-to-EBIT 13.5
AZZ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
60% of the 1407 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 12.87 vs. AZZ: 13.5 )
AZZ' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 3.7   Max: 20.2
Current: 13.5
3.7
20.2
PEG 2.2
AZZ's PEG is ranked higher than
63% of the 484 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 2.24 vs. AZZ: 2.2 )
AZZ' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 7.17
Current: 2.2
0.1
7.17
Shiller P/E 26.4
AZZ's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: vs. AZZ: 26.4 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 9.57   Max: 44.59
Current: 26.4
9.57
44.59

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.30
AZZ's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
50% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. AZZ: 1.30 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 2.74
Current: 1.3
0.6
2.74
Dividend Payout 0.2236
AZZ's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
87% of the 1045 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. AZZ: 0.2236 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.08   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.22
0.08
0.36
Dividend growth (3y) 43.5
AZZ's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
100% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. AZZ: 43.5 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0   Max: 43.5
Current: 43.5
0
43.5
Yield on cost (5-Year) 1.30
AZZ's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
52% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.22 vs. AZZ: 1.30 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 2.74
Current: 1.3
0.6
2.74
Share Buyback Rate -0.6
AZZ's Share Buyback Rate is ranked lower than
53% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. AZZ: -0.6 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.2   Max: -2.6
Current: -0.6

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 9.7
AZZ's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
57% of the 1512 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 4.70 vs. AZZ: 9.7 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 2   Max: 10.2
Current: 9.7
2
10.2
Price/Tangible Book 19.1
AZZ's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
76% of the 1527 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. AZZ: 19.1 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 20.1
Current: 19.1
2.1
20.1
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.4
AZZ's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
59% of the 544 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. AZZ: 1.4 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.4
0.5
1.6
Price/Median PS Value 2.5
AZZ's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
74% of the 1599 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. AZZ: 2.5 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 2.6
Current: 2.5
0.4
2.6
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2.7
AZZ's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
54% of the 191 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. AZZ: 2.7 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 2.8
Current: 2.7
0.2
2.8
Price/Graham Number 3.9
AZZ's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
73% of the 1254 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. AZZ: 3.9 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 4.1
Current: 3.9
0.7
4.1
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.40
AZZ's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
70% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 5.90 vs. AZZ: 7.40 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 4.9   Max: 26.7
Current: 7.4
4.9
26.7
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 10.54
AZZ's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
93% of the 1849 Companies
in the Global Metal Fabrication industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. AZZ: 10.54 )
AZZ' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -5.9   Max: 51.2
Current: 10.54
-5.9
51.2

Business Description

AZZ, inc., was established in 1956 and incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas. It is an electrical equipment and components manufacturer, serving the global markets of power generation, transmission and distribution, and the general industrial markets, and a provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the steel fabrication market nationwide. The Company offers products through two distinct business segments, the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment and the Galvanizing Services Segment. The Company's Electrical and Industrial Products Segment produces highly engineered specialty electrical products and industrial lighting and tubular products, all of which it markets and sells both in domestic and international markets. The Company's electrical products are designed, manufactured and configured to distribute electrical power to and from generators, transformers, switching devices and other electrical configurations and are supplied to the power generation, transmission and distribution markets and also to the general industrial market. The Company's industrial products include industrial lighting and tubular products used for petro-chemical and industrial applications. It provides lighting products to the petroleum and food processing industries, and to other industries with unique lighting challenges. It also provides tubular products to the petroleum industry. Copper, aluminum and steel are the main raw materials used by Electrical and Industrial Products segment. The markets for its Electrical and Industrial Products Segment are highly competitive and consist of a few large multi-national companies, along with numerous small independent companies. Competition is based mainly on product quality, range of product line, price and service. The Galvanizing Services Segment provides hot dip galvanizing to the steel fabrication industry through facilities located throughout the South, Midwest and Southwest United States. Hot dip galvanizing is a metallurgical process in which molten zinc is applied to a customer's material. The zinc bonding renders corrosion protection to fabricated steel for extended periods of up to 50 years. Zinc, the main raw material used in the galvanizing process, is currently readily available, but has volatile pricing. The Company is subject to various environmental protection reviews by state and federal government agencies.
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