15.41 USD
-0.54 (-3.39%)
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. ULH has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ULH has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- ULH had positive earnings in the past year.
- ULH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- ULH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ULH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.22%, ULH is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -6.97%, ULH is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.05%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 6.92%.
- 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
- ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 4.94%, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 37.39%, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for ULH remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ULH has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for ULH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that ULH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.75, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the high side and indicates that ULH has dependencies on debt 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 | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC9.14%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.32, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.32, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, ULH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.07% on average per year.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.82, the valuation of ULH can be described as reasonable.
- 95.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ULH to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.82), we can say ULH is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.58 indicates a correct valuation of ULH.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULH to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.95), we can say ULH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ULH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ULH is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of ULH may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -36.46% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%.
- ULH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.69. ULH pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- ULH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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.
- ULH's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-27.46%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
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 9.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.
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%.