15.4 USD
-0.26 (-1.66%)
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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years ULH has always been profitable.
ULH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ULH (-2.22%) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.97%, ULH is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ULH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.66%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.82%.
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
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 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ULH has a Gross Margin (37.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ULH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for ULH is higher compared to a year ago.
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 in the lower half of the industry: ULH underperforms 61.90% 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.
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 | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC9.1%
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 in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ULH has a Quick ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ULH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.55%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.98% on average over the next years.
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
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
ULH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.81.
95.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ULH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, ULH is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.57, which indicates a correct valuation of ULH.
80.95% 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 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ULH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ULH is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ULH has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%, ULH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of ULH has falen by -28.14%. 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 0.74, ULH pays a better dividend. On top of this ULH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, ULH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
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
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%
NASDAQ:ULH (12/29/2025, 4:30:01 PM)
15.4
-0.26 (-1.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.73%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap405.48M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-40.27M
Analysts45
Price Target17.34 (12.6%)
Short Float %4.98%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
DP-27.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)-5.56%
PT rev (3m)-39.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-112.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-104%
EPS NY rev (3m)-103.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.07 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY10.19%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)-1.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY48.25%
SpS62.21
BVpS21.95
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number27.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC9.1%
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 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-60.1%
EBIT growth 3Y26.16%
EBIT growth 5Y25.89%
EBIT Next Year-2.98%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS?
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.
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 9.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ULH stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.46%.