Fletcher Building Limited

NZSE:FBU Stock Report

Market Cap: NZ$2.8b

Fletcher Building Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

Fletcher Building has a total shareholder equity of NZ$3.4B and total debt of NZ$2.2B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 64.2%. Its total assets and total liabilities are NZ$8.9B and NZ$5.5B respectively. Fletcher Building's EBIT is NZ$672.0M making its interest coverage ratio 4. It has cash and short-term investments of NZ$215.0M.

Key information

64.2%

Debt to equity ratio

NZ$2.18b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio4x
CashNZ$215.00m
EquityNZ$3.40b
Total liabilitiesNZ$5.52b
Total assetsNZ$8.93b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

The Returns At Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Aren't Growing

Apr 30
The Returns At Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Aren't Growing

There's Reason For Concern Over Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Massive 26% Price Jump

Mar 16
There's Reason For Concern Over Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Massive 26% Price Jump

Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Feb 20
Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

The Price Is Right For Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)

Jan 15
The Price Is Right For Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)

These 4 Measures Indicate That Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The CEO Compensation For Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Is Reasonable

Oct 20
Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The CEO Compensation For Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Is Reasonable

Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Trading At A 49% Discount?

Oct 19
Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Trading At A 49% Discount?

Why Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct 03
Why Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Could Be Worth Watching

Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aug 25
Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)

Jul 11
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)

What Is Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Share Price Doing?

Jun 20
What Is Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Share Price Doing?

Here's Why Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 02
Here's Why Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Is There An Opportunity With Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) 32% Undervaluation?

Mar 13
Is There An Opportunity With Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) 32% Undervaluation?

Is Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) A Risky Investment?

Feb 22
Is Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) A Risky Investment?

Should You Think About Buying Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Now?

Feb 08
Should You Think About Buying Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Now?

Are Investors Undervaluing Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) By 44%?

Nov 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) By 44%?

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)?

Oct 31
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)?

We Think Some Shareholders May Hesitate To Increase Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) CEO Compensation

Oct 19
We Think Some Shareholders May Hesitate To Increase Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) CEO Compensation

Do Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Sep 30
Do Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Trading At A 34% Discount?

Aug 14
Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Trading At A 34% Discount?

When Should You Buy Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)?

Jul 18
When Should You Buy Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)?

Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 68% Above Its Share Price

Apr 27
Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 68% Above Its Share Price

What Is Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Share Price Doing?

Apr 02
What Is Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) Share Price Doing?

Here's Why Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 18
Here's Why Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

This Is Why Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

Oct 12
This Is Why Fletcher Building Limited's (NZSE:FBU) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate

These 4 Measures Indicate That Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 16
These 4 Measures Indicate That Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

At NZ$7.56, Is It Time To Put Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) On Your Watch List?

Jul 29
At NZ$7.56, Is It Time To Put Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) On Your Watch List?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)

May 03
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU)

At NZ$7.04, Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Worth Looking At Closely?

Apr 15
At NZ$7.04, Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Worth Looking At Closely?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Is Using Debt Extensively

How Much Of Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Do Institutions Own?

Mar 07
How Much Of Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Do Institutions Own?

Why It Might Not Make Sense To Buy Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) For Its Upcoming Dividend

Feb 20
Why It Might Not Make Sense To Buy Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) For Its Upcoming Dividend

Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

Feb 19
Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results

Would Shareholders Who Purchased Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) Stock Three Years Be Happy With The Share price Today?

Jan 24
Would Shareholders Who Purchased Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) Stock Three Years Be Happy With The Share price Today?

Why Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) CEO Pay Matters

Dec 29
Why Fletcher Building's (NZSE:FBU) CEO Pay Matters

Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Dec 08
Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Popular Amongst Institutions?

Nov 17
Is Fletcher Building Limited (NZSE:FBU) Popular Amongst Institutions?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: FBU's short term assets (NZ$3.2B) exceed its short term liabilities (NZ$1.9B).

Long Term Liabilities: FBU's short term assets (NZ$3.2B) do not cover its long term liabilities (NZ$3.7B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: FBU's net debt to equity ratio (57.9%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: FBU's debt to equity ratio has increased from 42.9% to 64.2% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: FBU's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (21.3%).

Interest Coverage: FBU's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (4x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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