UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ULS - US9037311076 - Common Stock
80.1 USD
+1.24 (+1.57%)
Overall ULS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ULS against 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ULS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ULS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, ULS could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
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.
1.2 Ratios
ULS has a better Return On Assets (11.19%) than 86.05% of its industry peers.
ULS's Return On Equity of 29.92% is amongst the best of the industry. ULS outperforms 84.88% of its industry peers.
ULS's Return On Invested Capital of 18.62% is amongst the best of the industry. ULS outperforms 87.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ULS is above the industry average of 12.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.62%) for ULS is above the 3 year average (17.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | 29.92% | ||
| ROIC | 18.62% |
ROA(3y)10.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)34.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.08%, ULS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ULS has grown nicely.
ULS has a Operating Margin of 16.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ULS outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
ULS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 48.53%, ULS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.95% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.08% | ||
| GM | 48.53% |
OM growth 3Y12.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ULS is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ULS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, ULS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.03 indicates that ULS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ULS (7.03) is better than 91.86% of its industry peers.
ULS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.67, ULS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that ULS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.56, ULS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ULS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.03 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
ULS has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ULS has a Current ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
ULS has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ULS has a Quick ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULS outperforms 43.02% 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 has grown by an impressive 24.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ULS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.14% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ULS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.17% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ULS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.76%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
3.2 Future
ULS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.45% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ULS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.05%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ULS.
62.79% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ULS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ULS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ULS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ULS is valued a bit more expensive than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
ULS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ULS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
ULS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24 |
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 13.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, ULS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ULS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.59.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, ULS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
ULS does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
31.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ULS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.19%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
NYSE:ULS (1/2/2026, 3:03:50 PM)
80.1
+1.24 (+1.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.05%
Inst Owner Change5.75%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap16.09B
Revenue(TTM)2.87B
Net Income(TTM)327.00M
Analysts76
Price Target92.16 (15.06%)
Short Float %5.5%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP31.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(2)5.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.81%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.13%
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)26.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.45 | ||
| P/S | 5.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.69 | ||
| P/B | 14.72 | ||
| P/tB | 61.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24 |
EPS(TTM)1.74
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY3.61%
SpS14.69
BVpS5.44
TBVpS1.31
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | 29.92% | ||
| ROCE | 22.86% | ||
| ROIC | 18.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.06% | ||
| OM | 16.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.08% | ||
| GM | 48.53% | ||
| FCFM | 12.33% |
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 Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.03 |
F-Score8
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC2.15
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)24.76%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y17.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.05%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y14.65%
EBIT growth 3Y17.2%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year63.46%
EBIT Next 3Y25.19%
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 6 / 10 to ULS.
What is the valuation status for ULS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 7 / 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 31.19%.