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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC (UCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:UCL - Nasdaq - US90354D1046 - ADR

1.46  -0.09 (-5.81%)

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Fundamental Rating

5

UCL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. UCL has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on UCL. These ratings could make UCL a good candidate for value investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UCL had positive earnings in the past year.
UCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UCL reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years UCL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
UCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20M -40M -60M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.07%, UCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UCL (18.84%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UCL (12.37%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.07%
ROE 18.84%
ROIC 12.37%
ROA(3y)-35.63%
ROA(5y)-34.15%
ROE(3y)-141.89%
ROE(5y)-106.95%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
UCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 -100 200 -200

1.3 Margins

UCL has a Profit Margin of 4.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: UCL outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
UCL has a Operating Margin of 4.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UCL outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
UCL's Gross Margin of 50.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UCL is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UCL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.86%
PM (TTM) 4.84%
GM 50.89%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.79%
GM growth 5Y6.05%
UCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UCL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, UCL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UCL is higher compared to a year ago.
UCL Yearly Shares OutstandingUCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M
UCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

UCL has an Altman-Z score of -2.29. This is a bad value and indicates that UCL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
UCL's Altman-Z score of -2.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UCL is outperformed by 95.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UCL is 0.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take UCL, only 0.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UCL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. UCL outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that UCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
UCL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. UCL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 0.54
Altman-Z -2.29
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.79%
UCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that UCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UCL has a Current ratio (1.40) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.35 indicates that UCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.35, UCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.35
UCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.00%, which is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.72% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UCL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.5%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UCL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 91.34% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y51.5%
EPS Next 2Y91.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.91%
Revenue Next 2Y13.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
UCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
UCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.27 indicates a correct valuation of UCL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UCL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.98, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of UCL.
95.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UCL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.27
Fwd PE 4.98
UCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

UCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UCL is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
UCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UCL is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.46
EV/EBITDA 2.44
UCL Per share dataUCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UCL's earnings are expected to grow with 91.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y91.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UCL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC

NASDAQ:UCL (1/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

Premarket: 1.46 0 (0%)

1.46

-0.09 (-5.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-26 2024-11-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners17.84%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap54.74M
Analysts80
Price Target9.18 (528.77%)
Short Float %5.1%
Short Ratio0.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)197.03%
Min EPS beat(2)98.02%
Max EPS beat(2)296.04%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)98.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-199.01%
Max EPS beat(4)296.04%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)85.87%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-65.37%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.23%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.41%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.27
Fwd PE 4.98
P/S 0.63
P/FCF 7.46
P/OCF 7.46
P/B 2.44
P/tB 2.5
EV/EBITDA 2.44
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY7.53%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY20.06%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY13.4%
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY13.4%
SpS2.33
BVpS0.6
TBVpS0.58
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.07%
ROE 18.84%
ROCE 18.37%
ROIC 12.37%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 4.86%
PM (TTM) 4.84%
GM 50.89%
FCFM 8.39%
ROA(3y)-35.63%
ROA(5y)-34.15%
ROE(3y)-141.89%
ROE(5y)-106.95%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.79%
GM growth 5Y6.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 0.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.74
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 136.66%
Profit Quality 173.4%
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 1.35
Altman-Z -2.29
F-Score7
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)89.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y51.5%
EPS Next 2Y91.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.5%
Sales Q2Q%5.57%
Revenue Next Year7.91%
Revenue Next 2Y13.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.38%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51.59%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y251.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y285.18%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A