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

NYSE:ULS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9037311076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

72.86  +0.69 (+0.96%)

After market: 72.86 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

ULS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ULS has an average financial health and profitability rating. ULS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ULS was profitable.
ULS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ULS (10.53%) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
ULS's Return On Equity of 34.75% is amongst the best of the industry. ULS outperforms 83.95% of its industry peers.
ULS has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ULS outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ULS is in line with the industry average of 12.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.46%) for ULS is below the current ROIC(16.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.53%
ROE 34.75%
ROIC 16.29%
ROA(3y)8.8%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)25.75%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.46%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ULS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICULS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

ULS has a better Profit Margin (10.76%) than 83.95% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of ULS (15.38%) is better than 83.95% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 48.31%, ULS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.38%
PM (TTM) 10.76%
GM 48.31%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ULS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsULS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30 40

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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.
ULS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ULS Yearly Shares OutstandingULS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
ULS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsULS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

ULS has an Altman-Z score of 6.00. This indicates that ULS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ULS (6.00) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ULS is 2.83, which is a good value as it means it would take ULS, 2.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ULS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.83) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that ULS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, ULS is not doing good in the industry: 65.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 2.83
Altman-Z 6
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC8.69%
ULS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFULS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

ULS has a Current Ratio of 1.31. 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 Current ratio of 1.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULS outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
ULS has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. 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 (1.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 1.31
ULS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesULS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

EPS 1Y (TTM)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%17.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.22%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ULS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.73% on average per year.
ULS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y6.08%
Revenue Next 3Y6.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

ULS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesULS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
ULS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesULS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 43.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ULS.
66.67% 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 27.15.
ULS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.60.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ULS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.96% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.60), we can say ULS is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 43.63
Fwd PE 37.6
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ULS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ULS is more expensive than 64.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ULS is valued a bit more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 51.8
EV/EBITDA 24.86
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.
PEG (NY)5.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ULS has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.12, ULS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ULS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%

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
ULS Yearly Dividends per shareULS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%
ULS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendULS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A

NYSE:ULS (6/30/2025, 4:30:54 PM)

After market: 72.86 0 (0%)

72.86

+0.69 (+0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners114.78%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner Change19.55%
Market Cap14.61B
Analysts78.57
Price Target74.33 (2.02%)
Short Float %3.96%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.71%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.13)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.86%
Min EPS beat(2)11.81%
Max EPS beat(2)27.92%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.13%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)22.25%
PT rev (3m)21.08%
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 43.63
Fwd PE 37.6
P/S 5.19
P/FCF 51.8
P/OCF 28.09
P/B 16.75
P/tB 541.05
EV/EBITDA 24.86
EPS(TTM)1.67
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY2.66%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY1.93%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY3.56%
SpS14.04
BVpS4.35
TBVpS0.13
PEG (NY)5.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.53%
ROE 34.75%
ROCE 20.31%
ROIC 16.29%
ROICexc 19.24%
ROICexgc 36.18%
OM 15.38%
PM (TTM) 10.76%
GM 48.31%
FCFM 10.02%
ROA(3y)8.8%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)25.75%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.46%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)18.12%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)37.32%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.77%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 2.83
Debt/EBITDA 1.26
Cap/Depr 141.67%
Cap/Sales 8.45%
Interest Coverage 9.21
Cash Conversion 86.52%
Profit Quality 93.07%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 1.31
Altman-Z 6
F-Score6
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.87
Cap/Depr(3y)112.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)6.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)102.7%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)N/A
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%17.86%
EPS Next Y7.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.37%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.22%
Revenue Next Year6.13%
Revenue Next 2Y6.08%
Revenue Next 3Y6.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.7%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year62%
EBIT Next 3Y26.33%
EBIT Next 5Y22.3%
FCF growth 1Y21.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A