MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TIGO • LU0038705702
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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
- In the past year TIGO was profitable.
- TIGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years TIGO 4 years were profitable.
- TIGO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- TIGO has a Return On Invested Capital (7.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- TIGO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.39%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.13%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.25%) for TIGO is above the 3 year average (6.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.63% | ||
| ROE | 36.14% | ||
| ROIC | 7.25% |
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 26.40% 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 77.45%, TIGO belongs to the top 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 | 26.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.45% |
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TIGO has less shares outstanding
- TIGO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- TIGO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- TIGO has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that TIGO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.33, 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 9.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TIGO outperforms 40.91% 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 | 1.33 |
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's Current ratio of 0.88 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TIGO outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that TIGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, TIGO perfoms like the industry average, 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
- TIGO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 148.98%, which is quite impressive.
- 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 0.24% in the past year.
- TIGO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.89% yearly.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.95% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 19.96, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of TIGO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TIGO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- TIGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.71.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.13, the valuation of TIGO can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TIGO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TIGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say TIGO is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TIGO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- TIGO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- TIGO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- TIGO has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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.
5. TIGO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.23%, TIGO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- TIGO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.70.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, TIGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TIGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.89%!
- TIGO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
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.
TIGO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:TIGO (3/16/2026, 10:19:06 AM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.23% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.13 | ||
| P/S | 2.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.07 | ||
| P/B | 3.35 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.09 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.63% | ||
| ROE | 36.14% | ||
| ROCE | 11.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.48% | ||
| OM | 26.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.45% | ||
| FCFM | 17.24% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
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 6 / 10 to TIGO.
Can you provide the valuation status for MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A.?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A.?
MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) is 19.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.35.
Is the dividend of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. sustainable?
The dividend rating of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.29%.