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UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ULH - Nasdaq - US91388P1057 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

26.81  -0.15 (-0.56%)

After market: 26.81 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ULH. ULH was compared to 41 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ULH scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ULH has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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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.
ULH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ULH had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.43%, ULH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.78%, ULH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Return On Invested Capital of 12.05% is amongst the best of the industry. ULH outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 7.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.43%
ROE 20.78%
ROIC 12.05%
ROA(3y)9.56%
ROA(5y)7.94%
ROE(3y)25.09%
ROE(5y)23.94%
ROIC(3y)13.46%
ROIC(5y)11.47%
ULH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICULH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

ULH's Profit Margin of 7.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ULH's Operating Margin of 11.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
ULH has a Gross Margin (40.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.44%
PM (TTM) 7.4%
GM 40.76%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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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.
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.
ULH Yearly Shares OutstandingULH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that ULH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ULH has a better Altman-Z score (2.66) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
ULH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating ULH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ULH (0.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.66
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.87%
ULH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFULH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

ULH has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that ULH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ULH (1.36) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
ULH has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. 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 Quick ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.36
ULH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesULH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ULH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43.50%, which is quite impressive.
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)43.5%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-4.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.06%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%18.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -11.38% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, ULH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.13%
EPS Next 2Y-11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.84%
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.
ULH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesULH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ULH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesULH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.28, the valuation of ULH can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.92. ULH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
ULH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.45.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ULH is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.65. ULH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.28
Fwd PE 9.45
ULH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsULH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ULH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ULH is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.97
ULH Per share dataULH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of ULH may justify a higher PE ratio.
ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.38% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of ULH has falen by -40.93%. 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 1.70, ULH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ULH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of ULH has a limited annual growth rate of 1.81%.
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)1.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
ULH Yearly Dividends per shareULH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

8.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ULH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.41%
EPS Next 2Y-11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ULH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendULH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
ULH Dividend Payout.ULH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ULH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS

NASDAQ:ULH (4/24/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 26.81 0 (0%)

26.81

-0.15 (-0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-06 2025-02-06/amc
Earnings (Next)04-24 2025-04-24/amc
Inst Owners27.99%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners2.44%
Ins Owner Change6.31%
Market Cap705.64M
Analysts45
Price Target37.74 (40.77%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.81%
DP8.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-03 2025-03-03 (0.105)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.51%
Max EPS beat(2)1.62%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)45.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.51%
Max EPS beat(4)169.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)18.8%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.56%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)27.11%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.93%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.43%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.11%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.28
Fwd PE 9.45
P/S 0.4
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.94
P/B 1.12
P/tB 1.73
EV/EBITDA 3.97
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY18.95%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY10.59%
FCF(TTM)-5.99
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.86
OCFY14.41%
SpS67.32
BVpS23.97
TBVpS15.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.43%
ROE 20.78%
ROCE 16.11%
ROIC 12.05%
ROICexc 12.28%
ROICexgc 14.97%
OM 11.44%
PM (TTM) 7.4%
GM 40.76%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)9.56%
ROA(5y)7.94%
ROE(3y)25.09%
ROE(5y)23.94%
ROIC(3y)13.46%
ROIC(5y)11.47%
ROICexc(3y)14.05%
ROICexc(5y)11.9%
ROICexgc(3y)18%
ROICexgc(5y)16.03%
ROCE(3y)18.01%
ROCE(5y)15.34%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.36%
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 Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 240.66%
Cap/Sales 14.63%
Interest Coverage 7.59
Cash Conversion 32.76%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 2.66
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.5%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-4.94%
EPS Next Y-44.13%
EPS Next 2Y-11.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.06%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%18.98%
Revenue Next Year-3.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.97%
EBIT growth 3Y26.16%
EBIT growth 5Y25.89%
EBIT Next Year42.78%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2452.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.81%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A