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UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:UNIT - Nasdaq - US91325V1089 - REIT - Currency: USD

4.4  +0.08 (+1.85%)

After market: 4.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UNIT. UNIT was compared to 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UNIT while its profitability can be described as average. UNIT is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UNIT had positive earnings in the past year.
UNIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UNIT reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years UNIT had a positive operating cash flow.
UNIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.18%, UNIT is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNIT's Return On Invested Capital of 12.71% is amongst the best of the industry. UNIT outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNIT is significantly above the industry average of 5.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.18%
ROE N/A
ROIC 12.71%
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-2.5%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.37%
ROIC(5y)12.57%
UNIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

UNIT has a Profit Margin of 5.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UNIT underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNIT has grown nicely.
UNIT has a better Operating Margin (52.34%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNIT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.34%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y1.78%
OM growth 5Y5.53%
PM growth 3Y-11.11%
PM growth 5Y58.02%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
UNIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNIT is creating some value.
UNIT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UNIT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UNIT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
UNIT Yearly Shares OutstandingUNIT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
UNIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.58, we must say that UNIT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.58, UNIT is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.58
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC8.03%
UNIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.12 indicates that UNIT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.12, UNIT is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that UNIT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.12, UNIT is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
UNIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UNIT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 333.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 57.27% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, UNIT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.44% in the last year.
UNIT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)333.33%
EPS 3Y-1.74%
EPS 5Y57.27%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%2.62%

3.2 Future

UNIT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.31% yearly.
UNIT is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 28.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-67.68%
EPS Next 2Y-42.15%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
EPS Next 5Y45.31%
Revenue Next Year97.32%
Revenue Next 2Y76.68%
Revenue Next 3Y35.02%
Revenue Next 5Y28.01%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
UNIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B
UNIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 -1 2 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.92, the valuation of UNIT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNIT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. UNIT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
UNIT is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.92
Fwd PE N/A
UNIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -200 -400

4.2 Price Multiples

UNIT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UNIT is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.47
UNIT Per share dataUNIT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -5 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UNIT's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-42.15%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for UNIT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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UNITI GROUP INC

NASDAQ:UNIT (7/1/2025, 5:20:01 PM)

After market: 4.4 0 (0%)

4.4

+0.08 (+1.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners88.27%
Inst Owner Change1.48%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change8.71%
Market Cap1.08B
Analysts75
Price Target6.17 (40.23%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio6.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.28%
DP116.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.15%
Max EPS beat(2)44.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-50.15%
Max EPS beat(4)44.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-50.12%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.77%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.57%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.19%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2%
PT rev (1m)-3.97%
PT rev (3m)-3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)348.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)156.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)67.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.92
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.92
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.93
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.47
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY5.91%
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY34.17%
SpS4.78
BVpS-9.93
TBVpS-11.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.18%
ROE N/A
ROCE 16.09%
ROIC 12.71%
ROICexc 13.02%
ROICexgc 14.7%
OM 52.34%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-2.5%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.37%
ROIC(5y)12.57%
ROICexc(3y)13.7%
ROICexc(5y)12.86%
ROICexgc(3y)16.26%
ROICexgc(5y)16.26%
ROCE(3y)16.92%
ROCE(5y)15.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.72%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.21%
OM growth 3Y1.78%
OM growth 5Y5.53%
PM growth 3Y-11.11%
PM growth 5Y58.02%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.43
Cap/Depr 124.59%
Cap/Sales 33.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 39.61%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
Altman-Z -0.58
F-Score7
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)131.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)333.33%
EPS 3Y-1.74%
EPS 5Y57.27%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
EPS Next Y-67.68%
EPS Next 2Y-42.15%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
EPS Next 5Y45.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%2.62%
Revenue Next Year97.32%
Revenue Next 2Y76.68%
Revenue Next 3Y35.02%
Revenue Next 5Y28.01%
EBIT growth 1Y4.11%
EBIT growth 3Y3.79%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year114.76%
EBIT Next 3Y34.14%
EBIT Next 5Y25.54%
FCF growth 1Y28.89%
FCF growth 3Y-52.87%
FCF growth 5Y-46.34%
OCF growth 1Y-10.31%
OCF growth 3Y-9.77%
OCF growth 5Y-9.88%