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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ULH. ULH was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ULH while its profitability can be described as average. ULH is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ULH was profitable.
In the past year ULH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ULH has been profitable.
ULH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.22%, ULH is doing worse than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.97%, ULH is doing worse than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.05%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 6.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.05%) for ULH is well below the 3 year average (13.66%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ULH had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.22% | ||
| ROE | -6.97% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% |
ROA(3y)9.56%
ROA(5y)7.94%
ROE(3y)25.09%
ROE(5y)23.94%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.94%, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
ULH has a Gross Margin of 37.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
ULH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.39% |
OM growth 3Y23.96%
OM growth 5Y20.97%
PM growth 3Y18.69%
PM growth 5Y23.13%
GM growth 3Y16.36%
GM growth 5Y8.71%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ULH is creating some value.
ULH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ULH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ULH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ULH has an Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is a bad value and indicates that ULH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ULH has a Altman-Z score of 1.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: ULH underperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the high side and indicates that ULH has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.24, ULH is doing worse than 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.32, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ULH has a better Quick ratio (1.32) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ULH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -69.34%.
Measured over the past years, ULH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.14% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.55% in the past year.
ULH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.34%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-78.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-7.04%
3.2 Future
ULH is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -57.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ULH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-100.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.04, the valuation of ULH can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ULH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ULH is cheaper than 93.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ULH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.65, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ULH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ULH is valued a bit cheaper than 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. ULH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of ULH may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -57.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%, ULH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of ULH has falen by -29.81%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.60, ULH pays a better dividend. On top of this ULH pays more dividend than 97.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ULH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ULH decreases each year by -4.84%.
ULH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ULH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of ULH are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ULH will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The Dividend Rate of ULH has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-27.46%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.73%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap456.30M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-40.27M
Analysts45
Price Target18.36 (5.94%)
Short Float %5.35%
Short Ratio6.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
DP-27.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.81%
Max EPS beat(2)37.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.56%
Max EPS beat(4)37.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)17.64%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)9.21%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)20.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.78%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.14%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.22%
PT rev (1m)-25%
PT rev (3m)-35.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-117.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-112.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-104%
EPS NY rev (3m)-103.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-11.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)-1.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY42.88%
SpS62.21
BVpS21.95
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number27.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.22% | ||
| ROE | -6.97% | ||
| ROCE | 5.42% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.06% | ||
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.39% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)9.56%
ROA(5y)7.94%
ROE(3y)25.09%
ROE(5y)23.94%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.26%
ROICexc(5y)12.02%
ROICexgc(3y)19.37%
ROICexgc(5y)16.85%
ROCE(3y)18.27%
ROCE(5y)15.5%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.67%
OM growth 3Y23.96%
OM growth 5Y20.97%
PM growth 3Y18.69%
PM growth 5Y23.13%
GM growth 3Y16.36%
GM growth 5Y8.71%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 161.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score3
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)222.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.34%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-78.26%
EPS Next Y-100.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-7.04%
Revenue Next Year-14.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-60.1%
EBIT growth 3Y26.16%
EBIT growth 5Y25.89%
EBIT Next Year-2.98%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-644.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.97%
OCF growth 3Y10.49%
OCF growth 5Y-2.57%
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS / ULH FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ULH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ULH.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ULH stock?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 11.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ULH stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.46%.