17.09 USD
+0.47 (+2.83%)
Taking everything into account, ULH scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ULH was compared to 42 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
ULH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ULH had a positive cash flow from operations.
ULH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ULH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ULH has a worse Return On Assets (-2.22%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.97%, ULH is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Return On Invested Capital of 4.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 6.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.66%) for ULH is well above the current ROIC(4.05%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.94%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.39%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ULH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ULH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ULH has an Altman-Z score of 1.76. 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 (1.76) which is in line with its industry peers.
ULH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ULH's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ULH is outperformed by 73.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
ULH has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ULH's Current ratio of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
ULH has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ULH has a Quick ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ULH have decreased strongly by -69.34% in the last year.
ULH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.14% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ULH will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -36.46% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-100.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of ULH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ULH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.39, the valuation of ULH can be described as rather expensive.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.70, ULH is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ULH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -36.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.76%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.76, ULH pays a better dividend. On top of this ULH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, ULH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ULH decreases each year by -4.84%.
ULH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 3Y-36.46%
NASDAQ:ULH (1/9/2026, 4:30:02 PM)
17.09
+0.47 (+2.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap449.98M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-40.27M
Analysts45
Price Target17.34 (1.46%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio5.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
DP-27.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)-5.56%
PT rev (3m)-39.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-112.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-103.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY9.19%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)-1.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY43.48%
SpS62.21
BVpS21.95
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
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 | 1.76 |
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 3Y-36.46%
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.
What is the valuation status for ULH stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ULH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 10.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.
How sustainable is the dividend of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.46%.