UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ULH - US91388P1057 - Common Stock
18.5 USD
-0.98 (-5.03%)
Overall ULH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ULH against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. While ULH has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past year ULH had a positive cash flow from operations.
ULH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ULH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.28%, ULH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Return On Equity of 9.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.79%, ULH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 7.76%.
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 61.90% of its industry peers.
ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.21%, ULH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ULH has a Gross Margin of 38.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
ULH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ULH is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ULH remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ULH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ULH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that ULH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ULH (1.90) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07 is on the high side and indicates that ULH has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.07, ULH is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
ULH has a Current 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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.28, ULH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.28 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.28, ULH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ULH have decreased strongly by -49.07% 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.
Looking at the last year, ULH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.56% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.07% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.07%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-72.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.56%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-14.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -40.18% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.49, the valuation of ULH can be described as very cheap.
97.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. ULH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.18, which indicates a very decent valuation of ULH.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ULH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ULH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ULH is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.89 |
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 -40.18% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of ULH dropped by -35.30% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.60, ULH pays a better dividend. On top of this ULH pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ULH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
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.
ULH's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP18.11%
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:ULH (10/24/2025, 12:36:33 PM)
18.5
-0.98 (-5.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.82%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change1.3%
Market Cap487.11M
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)61.05M
Analysts45
Price Target28.56 (54.38%)
Short Float %4.85%
Short Ratio10.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-73.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.89 |
EPS(TTM)2.47
EY13.35%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY9.83%
FCF(TTM)-2.54
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.68
OCFY36.12%
SpS63.36
BVpS24.83
TBVpS11.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number37.15
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 | 1.9 |
F-Score5
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.66
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)-49.07%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-72.65%
EPS Next Y-80.12%
EPS Next 2Y-40.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.56%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-14.79%
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 7.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
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%.