UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ULH • US91388P1057

15.74 USD
+0.1 (+0.64%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 01:25 PM
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This ULH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

ULH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ULH Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ULH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ULH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years ULH has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ULH had a positive operating cash flow.
ULH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFULH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.22%, ULH is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULH's Return On Equity of -6.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ULH is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • ULH has a Return On Invested Capital (4.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 7.21%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
ULH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICULH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
  • ULH has a Operating Margin of 4.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
  • ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ULH's Gross Margin of 37.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
ULH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsULH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. ULH Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ULH is still 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.
  • ULH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ULH Yearly Shares OutstandingULH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ULH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsULH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • ULH has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. 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 1.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 40.48% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ULH (1.24) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.74
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC9.14%
ULH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFULH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, ULH is in line with its industry, 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.
  • ULH's Quick ratio of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
ULH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesULH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. ULH Growth Analysis

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.
  • 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

  • ULH is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -36.46% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ULH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.05% 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 3Y-3.05%
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.
ULH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesULH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ULH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesULH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6

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4. ULH Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.03, the valuation of ULH can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ULH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ULH is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ULH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.45), we can say ULH is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.94 indicates a correct valuation of ULH.
  • 88.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. ULH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.03
Fwd PE 16.94
ULH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsULH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 95.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.3
ULH Per share dataULH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%

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5. ULH Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.43%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, ULH pays a better dividend. On top of this ULH pays more dividend than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ULH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.43%

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
ULH Yearly Dividends per shareULH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • ULH has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • 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%
ULH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendULH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

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ULH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS

NASDAQ:ULH (3/10/2026, 1:25:59 PM)

15.74

+0.1 (+0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners29.09%
Inst Owner Change-2.74%
Ins Owners2.75%
Ins Owner Change6.36%
Market Cap414.43M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-40.27M
Analysts45
Price Target17.34 (10.17%)
Short Float %3.69%
Short Ratio5.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.43%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.03
Fwd PE 16.94
P/S 0.25
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.12
P/B 0.72
P/tB 1.3
EV/EBITDA 5.3
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY9.97%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)-1.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY47.21%
SpS62.21
BVpS21.95
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number27.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.74
F-Score3
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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 3Y-3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-60.1%
EBIT growth 3Y26.16%
EBIT growth 5Y25.89%
EBIT Next Year-2.98%
EBIT Next 3Y7.96%
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 10.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.72.


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%.