MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TIGO • LU0038705702
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79.64 USD
+2.75 (+3.58%)
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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.
- TIGO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years TIGO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- TIGO's Return On Assets of 7.63% is amongst the best of the industry. TIGO outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
- TIGO has a better Return On Equity (36.14%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- TIGO's Return On Invested Capital of 7.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TIGO outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TIGO is in line with the industry average of 7.40%.
- 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% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.71%
ROIC(3y)6.39%
ROIC(5y)5.31%
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.
- TIGO's Gross Margin of 77.45% is amongst the best of the industry. TIGO outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TIGO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.45% |
OM growth 3Y18.75%
OM growth 5Y34.53%
PM growth 3Y92.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.06%
GM growth 5Y2.72%
2. TIGO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- TIGO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for TIGO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for TIGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, TIGO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- TIGO has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that TIGO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- TIGO has a better Altman-Z score (1.38) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.44, TIGO is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.43 is on the high side and indicates that TIGO has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.43, TIGO is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that TIGO may have some problems paying 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.
- TIGO's Quick ratio of 0.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TIGO outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.03% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, TIGO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.24% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, TIGO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.98%
EPS 3Y34.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%738.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.69%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, TIGO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.62% on average per year.
- 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 Year40.68%
Revenue Next 2Y21.14%
Revenue Next 3Y14.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.95%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. TIGO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of TIGO.
- TIGO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- TIGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.60.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.50, 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, TIGO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- TIGO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- TIGO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.54 |
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.
- TIGO's earnings are expected to grow with 26.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.68
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 4.09%, TIGO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- TIGO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.58.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, TIGO pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
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
- TIGO pays out 57.29% of its income as dividend. 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
79.64
+2.75 (+3.58%)
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 Change4.89%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.30B
Revenue(TTM)5.82B
Net Income(TTM)1.32B
Analysts71.43
Price Target68.55 (-13.93%)
Short Float %2.1%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.09% |
Yearly Dividend4.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.89%
DP57.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-08 2026-04-08 (1.25)
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)-44.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)42.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)19.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)21.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.54 |
EPS(TTM)3.66
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)4.83
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)6
FCFY7.54%
OCF(TTM)10.33
OCFY12.97%
SpS34.83
BVpS21.8
TBVpS-25.12
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.37
Profitability
| 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% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.71%
ROIC(3y)6.39%
ROIC(5y)5.31%
ROICexc(3y)6.96%
ROICexc(5y)5.78%
ROICexgc(3y)20.03%
ROICexgc(5y)17.64%
ROCE(3y)9.77%
ROCE(5y)8.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y49.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y34.4%
OM growth 3Y18.75%
OM growth 5Y34.53%
PM growth 3Y92.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.06%
GM growth 5Y2.72%
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 | 12.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
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)0.24%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.69%
Revenue Next Year40.68%
Revenue Next 2Y21.14%
Revenue Next 3Y14.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.95%
EBIT growth 1Y19.16%
EBIT growth 3Y20.11%
EBIT growth 5Y43.8%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TIGO.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.29%.