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BFF.MI

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BFF Bank S.p.A. · Financial Services · Italy · $689M · Avg Vol: $29M/d

23
StockRank
Q
36
V
48
M
26
P/E (TTM)
10.3x
ROE
9.1%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

BFF is a European leader in factoring and managing receivables from public administrations. It has historically enjoyed high ROE and a strong niche moat, but recent regulatory interventions by the Bank of Italy regarding governance and classification of past-due exposures have introduced significant near-term tail risk.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

BFF Bank S.p.A. is the leading independent specialty finance institution in Europe, focusing on factoring and managing receivables owed by public administrations. The bank's competitive moat is its proprietary database, deep regulatory expertise, and low-risk credit profile due to sovereign-backed debtors. BFF Bank operates as a highly profitable, niche market leader with a unique, capital-efficient business model.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue474.7M500.6M456.7M432.5M-3.1%
EPS1.441.051.310.42-33.4%
Shares185.5M186.9M188.3M188.8M+1.8%
Debt277.6M277.3M858.0M901.4M48.1%
Equity867.7M867.7M982.5M1.0B5.4%
Op CF178.8M-211.4M47.5M-20.1M-48.5%
Inv CF-38.2M-36.2M-50.5M-13.6M
Fin CF-50.1M-185.5M-115.7M0
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PRICE (1Y)+25.4%
2.492.803.103.413.72May 14Jun 4Jun 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.57
RSI (14)
71.4
52W High
$13.37
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
36
ROIC (ROA)
0.7%*29.4
ROE
9.1%43.6
GP/Assets
2.3%25.3
Op. Margin
77.9%88.4
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
13.9
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
0.64x38.4
Current Ratio
1.14x33.8
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
10.3x67.3
EV/EBITDA
N/A
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.5x89.6
P/S
1.7x77.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
26
52W High %
27%2.1
RS 6M
-83%3.1
SMA 50/200
0.38x0.5
EPS Rev 4W
-19.7%1.4
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+163%89.5
Q Growth
40%70.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$689M
P/E (Forward)
3.9x
Gross Margin
94.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BFF.MI are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BFF.MIBFF Bank S.p.A.(you)$689M23SELL
MOL.MIMoltiply Group S.p.A.$1.5B30SELL
DOV.MIdoValue S.p.A.$492M42HOLD
TIP.MITamburi Investment Partners S.p.A.$1.6B13STRONG SELL
IF.MIBanca IFIS S.p.A.$1.5B35HOLD
PRO.MIBanca Profilo S.p.A.$123M25SELL
BST.MIBanca Sistema S.p.A.$153M36HOLD
EQUI.MIEquita Group S.p.A.$353M55HOLD
BDB.MIBanco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A.$1.8B66BUY
CE.MICredito Emiliano S.p.A.$6.6B53HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 13.7% · P/E 10.7x · Gross margin 0.0%

BFF Bank S.p.A. (BFF.MI) — Stock Score Summary

BFF Bank S.p.A. (BFF.MI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 23/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. BFF is a European leader in factoring and managing receivables from public administrations. It has historically enjoyed high ROE and a strong niche moat, but recent regulatory interventions by the Bank of Italy regarding governance and classification of past-due exposures have introduced significant near-term tail risk.

BFF Bank S.p.A. is the leading independent specialty finance institution in Europe, focusing on factoring and managing receivables owed by public administrations. The bank's competitive moat is its proprietary database, deep regulatory expertise, and low-risk credit profile due to sovereign-backed debtors. BFF Bank operates as a highly profitable, niche market leader with a unique, capital-efficient business model.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.57
Market Cap$689M
P/E (TTM)10.32
P/E (Forward)3.93
Price/Book0.54
Return on Equity9.1%
Debt/Equity64.00
Gross Margin94.8%
Operating Margin77.9%
Revenue Growth4.4%

BFF Bank S.p.A. operates in the Credit Services industry, part of the Financial Services sector (Italy).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BFF Bank S.p.A.’s (BFF.MI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for BFF Bank S.p.A. (BFF.MI) is 23/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (48), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does BFF Bank S.p.A. have an economic moat?
BFF Bank S.p.A. (BFF.MI) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is BFF Bank S.p.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for BFF Bank S.p.A. (BFF.MI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 23/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is BFF Bank S.p.A. in?
BFF Bank S.p.A. (BFF.MI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry (Italy).