UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ULH • US91388P1057

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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.

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1. ULH Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ULH was profitable.
  • 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

  • ULH's Return On Assets of -2.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ULH is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.05%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 7.25%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.66%) for ULH is well above the current ROIC(4.05%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.94%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.39%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ULH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ULH is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • 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.
  • ULH has a Altman-Z score (1.75) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ULH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.24, ULH is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC9.39%
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.
  • ULH has a Current ratio (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.32, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
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

  • ULH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -69.34%.
  • ULH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.14% yearly.
  • ULH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.55%.
  • 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)-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 -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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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.
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

  • ULH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.70.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ULH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ULH.
  • 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • ULH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.72, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.7
Fwd PE 18.08
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ULH is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.36
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 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)0.53
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 2.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • ULH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.74. ULH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, ULH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%

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.
  • The Dividend Rate of ULH has been decling, while earnings will also be 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 (3/19/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

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+0.6 (+3.7%)

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 Cap442.34M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-40.27M
Analysts45
Price Target17.34 (3.21%)
Short Float %3.42%
Short Ratio4.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%
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 10.7
Fwd PE 18.08
P/S 0.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.26
P/B 0.77
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 5.36
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY9.35%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)-1.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY44.23%
SpS62.21
BVpS21.95
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
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 1.75
F-Score3
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 10.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.


How sustainable is the dividend of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) stock?

The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.46%.