UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
AMS:UMG • NL0015000IY2
Current stock price
15.665 EUR
+0.2 (+1.29%)
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This UMG.AS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. UMG.AS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- UMG had positive earnings in the past year.
- UMG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years UMG has always been profitable.
- UMG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.38%, UMG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- UMG's Return On Equity of 31.43% is amongst the best of the industry. UMG outperforms 91.11% of its industry peers.
- UMG has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UMG outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.38% | ||
| ROE | 31.43% | ||
| ROIC | 13.14% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- UMG has a Profit Margin of 12.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: UMG outperforms 75.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UMG has declined.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.98%, UMG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- UMG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- UMG's Gross Margin of 42.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UMG is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UMG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.26% | ||
| GM | 42.46% |
OM growth 3Y1.07%
OM growth 5Y-1.02%
PM growth 3Y17.46%
PM growth 5Y-7.78%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y-2.13%
2. UMG.AS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UMG is creating value.
- There is no outstanding debt for UMG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.05, we must say that UMG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- UMG has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.05) than 68.89% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of UMG is 2.24, which is a good value as it means it would take UMG, 2.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.24, UMG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- UMG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating UMG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of UMG (0.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Although UMG's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC7.09%
2.3 Liquidity
- UMG has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that UMG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- UMG has a Current ratio of 0.63. This is in the lower half of the industry: UMG underperforms 62.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that UMG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- UMG has a worse Quick ratio (0.60) than 62.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. UMG.AS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- UMG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.29%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, UMG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.05% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, UMG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.69% in the last year.
- UMG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.29%
EPS 3Y24.51%
EPS 5Y2.05%
EPS Q2Q%5.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y10.97%
Sales Q2Q%5.04%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, UMG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. UMG.AS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.21 indicates a correct valuation of UMG.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UMG is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UMG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say UMG is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22 indicates a correct valuation of UMG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UMG is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, UMG is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UMG is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- UMG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)7.43
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
5. UMG.AS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- UMG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- In the last 3 months the price of UMG has falen by -29.80%. 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 1.06, UMG pays a better dividend. On top of this UMG pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- UMG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UMG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
UMG.AS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
AMS:UMG (3/25/2026, 5:36:15 PM)
15.665
+0.2 (+1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners37.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners18.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.73B
Revenue(TTM)12.51B
Net Income(TTM)1.53B
Analysts76.3
Price Target28.28 (80.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP62.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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)-0.89%
PT rev (3m)-1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.52 | ||
| P/B | 5.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.03
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)0.91
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)0.95
OCFY6.05%
SpS6.82
BVpS2.66
TBVpS-1.16
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)7.43
Graham Number7.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.38% | ||
| ROE | 31.43% | ||
| ROCE | 17.96% | ||
| ROIC | 13.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.4% | ||
| OM | 15.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.26% | ||
| GM | 42.46% | ||
| FCFM | 13.34% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.07%
OM growth 5Y-1.02%
PM growth 3Y17.46%
PM growth 5Y-7.78%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y-2.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 95.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.05 |
F-Score5
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.44%
Profit Quality(3y)111.54%
Profit Quality(5y)135.82%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.29%
EPS 3Y24.51%
EPS 5Y2.05%
EPS Q2Q%5.77%
EPS Next Y7.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.92%
EPS Next 3Y6.3%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.69%
Revenue growth 3Y6.55%
Revenue growth 5Y10.97%
Sales Q2Q%5.04%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y7.19%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y12.56%
EBIT growth 3Y7.69%
EBIT growth 5Y9.83%
EBIT Next Year39.63%
EBIT Next 3Y18.83%
EBIT Next 5Y15.03%
FCF growth 1Y0.3%
FCF growth 3Y-0.59%
FCF growth 5Y13.22%
OCF growth 1Y-0.91%
OCF growth 3Y0.13%
OCF growth 5Y13.43%
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV / UMG.AS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UMG.AS.
What is the valuation status of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS) stock?
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for UMG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS) is 15.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.89.
Is the dividend of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV sustainable?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (UMG.AS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.17%.