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Overall ULH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ULH against 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ULH scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past 5 years ULH has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ULH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ULH has a Return On Assets of 3.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: ULH outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
ULH's Return On Equity of 9.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
ULH has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.79%) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 6.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.66%) for ULH is well above the current ROIC(5.79%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.28% | ||
| ROE | 9.34% | ||
| ROIC | 5.79% |
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
The Profit Margin of ULH (3.66%) is better than 62.79% of its industry peers.
ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ULH's Operating Margin of 7.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ULH has a Gross Margin (38.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.66% | ||
| GM | 38.75% |
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
ULH 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, ULH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ULH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ULH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that ULH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.84, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the high side and indicates that ULH has dependencies on debt financing.
ULH has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.07) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.28, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. 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 of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 58.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 |
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 grown by 11.06% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.07% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.34%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-78.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.06%
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 -40.18% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-80.12%
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.63, which indicates a very decent valuation of ULH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ULH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ULH is cheaper than 95.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ULH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.32, the valuation of ULH can be described as reasonable.
ULH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ULH is cheaper than 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ULH is valued cheaper than 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ULH has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -40.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%, ULH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of ULH has falen by -41.71%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
ULH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.83. ULH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
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
18.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ULH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of ULH has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP18.11%
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
15.12
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.82%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap398.11M
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)61.05M
Analysts45
Price Target18.36 (21.43%)
Short Float %5.12%
Short Ratio6.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
DP18.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-29.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.56%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.81%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.56%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.51%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)11.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)9.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.25%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.26%
PT rev (1m)-35.71%
PT rev (3m)-35.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.61 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY10.38%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY12.02%
FCF(TTM)-2.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.68
OCFY44.2%
SpS63.36
BVpS24.83
TBVpS11.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number29.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.28% | ||
| ROE | 9.34% | ||
| ROCE | 7.75% | ||
| ROIC | 5.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.66% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.66% | ||
| GM | 38.75% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 175.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
F-Score5
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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-80.12%
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.06%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-7.04%
Revenue Next Year-11.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.34%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.74%
EBIT growth 3Y26.16%
EBIT growth 5Y25.89%
EBIT Next Year10.61%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-174.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.36%
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 5 / 10 to ULH.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 8 / 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 9.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.61.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ULH stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.11%.