UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ULS • US9037311076

70.61 USD
+0.59 (+0.84%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
70.61 USD
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After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ULS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ULS was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ULS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ULS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ULS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ULS had a positive cash flow from operations.
ULS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFULS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ULS (11.70%) is better than 85.23% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.42%, ULS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ULS (19.67%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • ULS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.03%. This is above the industry average of 12.55%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (19.67%) for ULS is above the 3 year average (17.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.7%
ROE 28.42%
ROIC 19.67%
ROA(3y)10.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)34.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ULS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICULS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • ULS has a Profit Margin of 11.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: ULS outperforms 78.41% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ULS has grown nicely.
  • ULS has a better Operating Margin (17.28%) than 80.68% of its industry peers.
  • ULS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.88%, ULS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ULS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.28%
PM (TTM) 11.29%
GM 48.88%
OM growth 3Y12.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
ULS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsULS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ULS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • ULS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • ULS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ULS Yearly Shares OutstandingULS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
ULS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsULS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.89 indicates that ULS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.89, ULS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.40. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.40, ULS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • ULS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.4
Altman-Z 6.89
ROIC/WACC2.31
WACC8.51%
ULS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFULS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that ULS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ULS has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULS outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
  • ULS has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that ULS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ULS's Quick ratio of 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULS outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
ULS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesULS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ULS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.00%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.14% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, ULS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.68% in the last year.
  • ULS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.11%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • ULS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.05%
EPS Next 2Y13.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue Next Year6.58%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 accelerating.
ULS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesULS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
ULS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesULS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ULS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ULS is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ULS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.16), we can say ULS is valued slightly more expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.99 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ULS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ULS is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.10), we can say ULS is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.58
Fwd PE 33.99
ULS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsULS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ULS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.36% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • ULS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.49
EV/EBITDA 20.43
ULS Per share dataULS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ULS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of ULS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as ULS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ULS has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.59, ULS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ULS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%

5.2 History

  • ULS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ULS Yearly Dividends per shareULS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 30.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ULS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.38%
EPS Next 2Y13.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
ULS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendULS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ULS Dividend Payout.ULS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ULS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A

NYSE:ULS (2/17/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 70.61 0 (0%)

70.61

+0.59 (+0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-19
Inst Owners90.3%
Inst Owner Change5.31%
Ins Owners0.71%
Ins Owner Change-21.7%
Market Cap14.19B
Revenue(TTM)3.00B
Net Income(TTM)339.00M
Analysts78.67
Price Target92.16 (30.52%)
Short Float %4.28%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(2)18.6%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(4)18.6%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.71%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)25.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.58
Fwd PE 33.99
P/S 4.73
P/FCF 36.49
P/OCF 24.22
P/B 11.9
P/tB 37.85
EV/EBITDA 20.43
EPS(TTM)1.74
EY2.46%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY2.94%
FCF(TTM)1.94
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY4.13%
SpS14.94
BVpS5.94
TBVpS1.87
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.7%
ROE 28.42%
ROCE 24.15%
ROIC 19.67%
ROICexc 22.32%
ROICexgc 39.29%
OM 17.28%
PM (TTM) 11.29%
GM 48.88%
FCFM 12.95%
ROA(3y)10.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)34.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.31%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)39.69%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.91%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.96%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.95%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y12.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.4
Debt/EBITDA 0.77
Cap/Depr 107.07%
Cap/Sales 6.56%
Interest Coverage 11.8
Cash Conversion 83.36%
Profit Quality 114.75%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 6.89
F-Score8
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC2.31
Cap/Depr(3y)132.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)7.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)85.32%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y16.05%
EPS Next 2Y13.25%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year6.58%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y19.86%
EBIT growth 3Y17.2%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year63.24%
EBIT Next 3Y25.18%
EBIT Next 5Y20.45%
FCF growth 1Y13.89%
FCF growth 3Y-2.95%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.21%
OCF growth 3Y7.57%
OCF growth 5YN/A

UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A / ULS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ULS.


What is the valuation status for ULS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ULS stock?

UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A?

The financial health rating of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) is 6 / 10.


Is the dividend of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A sustainable?

The dividend rating of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.38%.