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UNIDATA SPA (UD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:UD - Euronext Milan - IT0005573065 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

2.85  -0.05 (-1.72%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall UD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated UD against 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UD while its profitability can be described as average. UD is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UD was profitable.
UD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years UD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
UD.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUD.MI 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 5M 10M 15M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.44%, UD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
UD's Return On Equity of 11.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UD outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
UD has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.17%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UD is above the industry average of 7.55%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.44%
ROE 11.47%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.98%
ROE(3y)19.23%
ROE(5y)17.17%
ROIC(3y)11.64%
ROIC(5y)9.6%
UD.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUD.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

UD has a better Profit Margin (8.00%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
UD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UD's Operating Margin of 14.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UD outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UD has declined.
UD has a worse Gross Margin (37.30%) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UD has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.81%
PM (TTM) 8%
GM 37.3%
OM growth 3Y-17.54%
OM growth 5Y-7.87%
PM growth 3Y-21.77%
PM growth 5Y-12.46%
GM growth 3Y-12.1%
GM growth 5Y-9.44%
UD.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUD.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UD 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, UD has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
UD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
UD.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingUD.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M
UD.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUD.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

UD has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that UD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.49, UD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UD is 28.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take UD, 28.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 28.25, UD is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that UD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, UD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 28.25
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.79%
UD.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUD.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

UD has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that UD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UD has a Current ratio (0.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that UD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UD's Quick ratio of 0.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UD outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.72
UD.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUD.MI 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 76.57% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.41% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 37.95% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
UD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 52.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.57%
EPS 3Y67.92%
EPS 5Y0.41%
EPS Q2Q%23.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.95%
Revenue growth 3Y59.18%
Revenue growth 5Y52.07%
Sales Q2Q%15.57%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.10% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UD will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.32%
EPS Next 2Y20.92%
EPS Next 3Y20.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y13.05%
Revenue Next 3Y10.83%
Revenue Next 5Y8.14%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
UD.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUD.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 50M 100M 150M
UD.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUD.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.18, the valuation of UD can be described as very cheap.
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
UD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of UD.
UD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UD is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
UD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.18
Fwd PE 6.47
UD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UD is valued a bit more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.09
EV/EBITDA 4.74
UD.MI Per share dataUD.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UD's earnings are expected to grow with 20.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)12.51
EPS Next 2Y20.92%
EPS Next 3Y20.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UD has a yearly dividend return of 0.36%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.01, UD is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.36, UD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.36%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

3.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.87%
EPS Next 2Y20.92%
EPS Next 3Y20.1%
UD.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUD.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2M -2M 4M 6M
UD.MI Dividend Payout.UD.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UD.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNIDATA SPA

BIT:UD (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

2.85

-0.05 (-1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners12.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap88.04M
Analysts85
Price Target5.64 (97.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.36%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP3.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.18
Fwd PE 6.47
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 53.09
P/OCF 6.95
P/B 1.29
P/tB 6.23
EV/EBITDA 4.74
EPS(TTM)0.55
EY19.3%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY15.46%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY1.88%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY14.39%
SpS3.17
BVpS2.21
TBVpS0.46
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)12.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.44%
ROE 11.47%
ROCE 11.42%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 8.77%
ROICexgc 16.19%
OM 14.81%
PM (TTM) 8%
GM 37.3%
FCFM 1.69%
ROA(3y)7.02%
ROA(5y)5.98%
ROE(3y)19.23%
ROE(5y)17.17%
ROIC(3y)11.64%
ROIC(5y)9.6%
ROICexc(3y)14.05%
ROICexc(5y)11.68%
ROICexgc(3y)24.42%
ROICexgc(5y)17.97%
ROCE(3y)16.28%
ROCE(5y)13.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y52.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.75%
OM growth 3Y-17.54%
OM growth 5Y-7.87%
PM growth 3Y-21.77%
PM growth 5Y-12.46%
GM growth 3Y-12.1%
GM growth 5Y-9.44%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 28.25
Debt/EBITDA 1.31
Cap/Depr 95.42%
Cap/Sales 11.23%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 48.62%
Profit Quality 21.15%
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score7
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)175.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.57%
EPS 3Y67.92%
EPS 5Y0.41%
EPS Q2Q%23.97%
EPS Next Y9.32%
EPS Next 2Y20.92%
EPS Next 3Y20.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.95%
Revenue growth 3Y59.18%
Revenue growth 5Y52.07%
Sales Q2Q%15.57%
Revenue Next Year9.26%
Revenue Next 2Y13.05%
Revenue Next 3Y10.83%
Revenue Next 5Y8.14%
EBIT growth 1Y13.11%
EBIT growth 3Y31.25%
EBIT growth 5Y40.09%
EBIT Next Year86%
EBIT Next 3Y33.26%
EBIT Next 5Y21.02%
FCF growth 1Y189.09%
FCF growth 3Y11.06%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y42.3%
OCF growth 3Y14.18%
OCF growth 5Y40.72%