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LU-VE S.p.A. · Industrials · Italy · $1.6B · Avg Vol: $2M/d

70
StockRank
Q
55
V
25
M
78
P/E (TTM)
34.0x
ROE
15.4%
D/E
1.6x
Dividend %
0.7%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

LU-VE is a high-quality Italian manufacturer of heat exchangers, highly exposed to the rapidly growing demand for data center liquid cooling. While it stands to benefit from localized European supply chains and the AI infrastructure buildout, its margins are sensitive to volatile copper and aluminum inputs, making it a flagged opportunity rather than a high-conviction buy.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

LU-VE S.p.A. is a leading global manufacturer of heat exchangers, air-cooled condensers, and close control air conditioning systems for refrigeration and industrial applications. The company's competitive moat is its advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary thermodynamic software, and highly efficient production facilities worldwide. LU-VE operates as a high-tech, multinational market leader in the green HVAC and refrigeration sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue702.8M701.4M668.8M687.7M-0.7%
EPS2.451.531.771.96-7.2%
Shares22.2M22.2M22.2M22.2M0.0%
Debt499.4M434.3M471.1M532.1M2.1%
Equity235.5M254.8M284.1M315.0M10.2%
Op CF37.9M81.1M87.8M76.4M26.3%
Inv CF-70.3M39.2M-22.4M-84.2M—
Fin CF47.0M-77.5M4.5M44.6M—
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PRICE (1Y)-2.6%
73.4675.4077.3379.2781.21May 15Jun 5Jun 25
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$73.69
RSI (14)
47.1
52W High
$81.55
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
55
ROIC
10.1%61.4
ROE
15.4%78.2
GP/Assets
24.4%72.2
Op. Margin
8.7%55.6
FCF/Assets
1.9%40.4
Piotroski
650.3
Int. Cover
5.0x36.0
D/E Ratio
1.65x9.1
Current Ratio
2.16x67.1
Value
25
P/E (TTM)
34.0x30.5
EV/EBITDA
18.3x31.2
P/FCF
75.7x18.0
P/B
5.1x18.6
P/S
2.3x36.6
Div Yield
0.7%18.6
Momentum
78
52W High %
90%78.4
RS 6M
53%90.6
SMA 50/200
1.40x93.6
EPS Rev 4W
-2.5%18.5
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
+52%52.2
Q Growth
47%75.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.6B
P/E (Forward)
22.4x
Gross Margin
38.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LUVE.MILU-VE S.p.A.(you)$1.6B70BUY
DNR.MIIndustrie De Nora S.p.A.$1.5B76BUY
COM.MIComer Industries S.p.A.$1.5B79BUY
RWAY.MIRai Way S.p.A.$1.6B85STRONG BUY
CMB.MICembre S.p.A.$1.7B87STRONG BUY
GVS.MIGVS S.p.A.$915M77BUY
OS.MIOfficina Stellare S.p.A.$921M60HOLD
0YQA.LCarel Industries S.p.A.$3.5B61HOLD
ENAV.MIENAV S.p.A.$3.2B80STRONG BUY
FILA.MIF.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A.$528M77BUY

Peer medians: ROE 11.7% · P/E 16.7x · Gross margin 45.5%

LU-VE S.p.A. (LUVE.MI) — Stock Score Summary

LU-VE S.p.A. (LUVE.MI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. LU-VE is a high-quality Italian manufacturer of heat exchangers, highly exposed to the rapidly growing demand for data center liquid cooling. While it stands to benefit from localized European supply chains and the AI infrastructure buildout, its margins are sensitive to volatile copper and aluminum inputs, making it a flagged opportunity rather than a high-conviction buy.

LU-VE S.p.A. is a leading global manufacturer of heat exchangers, air-cooled condensers, and close control air conditioning systems for refrigeration and industrial applications. The company's competitive moat is its advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary thermodynamic software, and highly efficient production facilities worldwide. LU-VE operates as a high-tech, multinational market leader in the green HVAC and refrigeration sectors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$73.69
Market Cap$1.6B
P/E (TTM)33.99
P/E (Forward)22.39
Price/Book5.13
Return on Equity15.4%
Return on Invested Capital10.1%
Debt/Equity164.56
Gross Margin38.5%
Operating Margin8.7%
Revenue Growth13.4%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$21M

LU-VE S.p.A. operates in the Building Products & Equipment industry, part of the Industrials sector (Italy).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LU-VE S.p.A.’s (LUVE.MI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for LU-VE S.p.A. (LUVE.MI) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (25), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does LU-VE S.p.A. have an economic moat?
LU-VE S.p.A. (LUVE.MI) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. 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 LU-VE S.p.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for LU-VE S.p.A. (LUVE.MI) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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 LU-VE S.p.A. in?
LU-VE S.p.A. (LUVE.MI) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Building Products & Equipment industry (Italy).
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