MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TIGO • LU0038705702
Current stock price
80.48 USD
-0.78 (-0.96%)
At close:
80.47 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Pre-Market:
This TIGO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TIGO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TIGO had positive earnings in the past year.
- TIGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- TIGO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years TIGO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- TIGO has a better Return On Assets (7.63%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.14%, TIGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.26%, TIGO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- TIGO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.34%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.40%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.26%) for TIGO is above the 3 year average (6.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.63% | ||
| ROE | 36.14% | ||
| ROIC | 7.26% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.71%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.27%
1.3 Margins
- TIGO's Profit Margin of 22.62% is amongst the best of the industry. TIGO outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- TIGO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TIGO's Operating Margin of 26.41% is amongst the best of the industry. TIGO outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TIGO has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 77.47%, TIGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- TIGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.47% |
OM growth 3Y17.9%
OM growth 5Y33.95%
PM growth 3Y92.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.43%
GM growth 5Y1.75%
2. TIGO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TIGO is still creating some value.
- TIGO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- TIGO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TIGO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that TIGO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.39, TIGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- TIGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.44. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TIGO would need 9.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- TIGO has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (9.44) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- TIGO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.43. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.43, TIGO is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- TIGO has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TIGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- TIGO has a Current ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that TIGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, TIGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. TIGO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 148.98% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, TIGO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 34.03% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.26% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.89% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.98%
EPS 3Y34.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%738.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.69%
3.2 Future
- TIGO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.62% yearly.
- TIGO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.88%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y26.51%
EPS Next 5Y19.62%
Revenue Next Year41.78%
Revenue Next 2Y21.45%
Revenue Next 3Y14.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.95%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. TIGO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of TIGO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TIGO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. TIGO is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.67, which indicates a correct valuation of TIGO.
- 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than TIGO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TIGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say TIGO is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as TIGO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TIGO is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of TIGO may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as TIGO's earnings are expected to grow with 26.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y26.51%
5. TIGO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.98%, TIGO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- TIGO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.26.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, TIGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TIGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.89%!
- TIGO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 57.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TIGO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of TIGO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.29%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y26.51%
TIGO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
80.48
-0.78 (-0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners45.57%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.44B
Revenue(TTM)5.82B
Net Income(TTM)1.32B
Analysts72.86
Price Target68.55 (-14.82%)
Short Float %2.1%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
Yearly Dividend4.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.89%
DP57.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-08 2026-07-08 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)24.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.78%
Max EPS beat(2)55.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.08%
Max EPS beat(4)55.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)62%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.23%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)19.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.69%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.36%
PT rev (1m)15.24%
PT rev (3m)32.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-30.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)44.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)15.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)22.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.79 | ||
| P/B | 3.69 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
EPS(TTM)3.66
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY6%
FCF(TTM)6
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY12.84%
SpS34.84
BVpS21.8
TBVpS-24.89
PEG (NY)0.69
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.63% | ||
| ROE | 36.14% | ||
| ROCE | 11.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.3% | ||
| OM | 26.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.47% | ||
| FCFM | 17.24% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.71%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.27%
ROICexc(3y)6.9%
ROICexc(5y)5.75%
ROICexgc(3y)19.81%
ROICexgc(5y)17.5%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)8.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y48.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y15%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.82%
OM growth 3Y17.9%
OM growth 5Y33.95%
PM growth 3Y92.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.43%
GM growth 5Y1.75%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)63.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.98%
EPS 3Y34.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%738.89%
EPS Next Y31.88%
EPS Next 2Y17.35%
EPS Next 3Y26.51%
EPS Next 5Y19.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.69%
Revenue Next Year41.78%
Revenue Next 2Y21.45%
Revenue Next 3Y14.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.95%
EBIT growth 1Y19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y19.25%
EBIT growth 5Y43.17%
EBIT Next Year106.91%
EBIT Next 3Y32.94%
EBIT Next 5Y21%
FCF growth 1Y8.08%
FCF growth 3Y39.81%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.67%
OCF growth 3Y11.06%
OCF growth 5Y16.02%
MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. / TIGO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TIGO.
What is the valuation status of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of TIGO stock?
MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for TIGO stock?
The financial health rating of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TIGO stock?
The dividend rating of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.29%.