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Univar Solutions Inc (UNVR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:UNVR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US91336L1070 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

36.14  +0.17 (+0.47%)

After market: 36.13 -0.01 (-0.03%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall UNVR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNVR against 47 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. UNVR has an average financial health and profitability rating. UNVR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UNVR had positive earnings in the past year.
UNVR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UNVR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
UNVR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
UNVR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNVR 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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 6.22%, UNVR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UNVR (17.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of UNVR (9.71%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UNVR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.61%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.71%) for UNVR is above the 3 year average (8.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.22%
ROE 17.27%
ROIC 9.71%
ROA(3y)5.09%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)14.97%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.61%
ROIC(5y)8.13%
UNVR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNVR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

UNVR has a worse Profit Margin (3.97%) than 60.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNVR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.52%, UNVR is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UNVR's Gross Margin of 23.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNVR is outperformed by 74.51% of its industry peers.
UNVR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.52%
PM (TTM) 3.97%
GM 23.77%
OM growth 3Y15.24%
OM growth 5Y10.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y26.73%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
UNVR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNVR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UNVR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
UNVR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
UNVR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
UNVR Yearly Shares OutstandingUNVR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M
UNVR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNVR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

UNVR has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that UNVR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
UNVR has a Altman-Z score (3.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UNVR is 4.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNVR, 4.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UNVR has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.89) which is in line with its industry peers.
UNVR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating UNVR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
UNVR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.96) than 60.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 4.89
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.22%
UNVR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNVR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

UNVR has a Current Ratio of 2.18. This indicates that UNVR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.18, UNVR is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.90% of the companies in the same industry.
UNVR has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that UNVR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of UNVR (1.45) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 1.45
UNVR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNVR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.80% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, UNVR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.17% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.89% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, UNVR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.8%
EPS 3Y34.15%
EPS 5Y25.17%
EPS Q2Q%-41.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.81%
Sales Q2Q%-6.86%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.58% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-13.29%
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y1.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
UNVR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNVR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
UNVR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNVR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.29 indicates a correct valuation of UNVR.
UNVR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNVR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say UNVR is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of UNVR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNVR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNVR to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say UNVR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.29
Fwd PE 10.39
UNVR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNVR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

UNVR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNVR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.77
EV/EBITDA 9.03
UNVR Per share dataUNVR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y1.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

Univar Solutions Inc

NYSE:UNVR (7/31/2023, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.13 -0.01 (-0.03%)

36.14

+0.17 (+0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)07-31 2023-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-30 2023-10-30/amc
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners13.36%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap6.09B
Analysts75
Price Target37.96 (5.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.55%
Max EPS beat(2)1.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.55%
Max EPS beat(4)8.14%
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)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)5%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)5%
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)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.29
Fwd PE 10.39
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 11.77
P/OCF 8.99
P/B 2.35
P/tB 45.27
EV/EBITDA 9.03
EPS(TTM)2.94
EY8.14%
EPS(NY)3.48
Fwd EY9.62%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)4.02
OCFY11.12%
SpS66.89
BVpS15.37
TBVpS0.8
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.22%
ROE 17.27%
ROCE N/A
ROIC 9.71%
ROICexc 10.4%
ROICexgc 19.31%
OM 6.52%
PM (TTM) 3.97%
GM 23.77%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.09%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)14.97%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)8.61%
ROIC(5y)8.13%
ROICexc(3y)9.21%
ROICexc(5y)8.64%
ROICexgc(3y)18.84%
ROICexgc(5y)18.05%
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.31%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.26%
OM growth 3Y15.24%
OM growth 5Y10.28%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y26.73%
GM growth 3Y1.56%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.96
Debt/FCF 4.89
Debt/EBITDA 2.77
Cap/Depr 89.71%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 115.62%
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 1.45
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)63.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)109.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.8%
EPS 3Y34.15%
EPS 5Y25.17%
EPS Q2Q%-41.12%
EPS Next Y-13.29%
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y1.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.89%
Revenue growth 3Y7.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.81%
Sales Q2Q%-6.86%
Revenue Next Year-4.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.93%
EBIT growth 3Y23.66%
EBIT growth 5Y17.79%
EBIT Next Year4.83%
EBIT Next 3Y5.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y373.47%
FCF growth 3Y17.6%
FCF growth 5Y14.45%
OCF growth 1Y218.56%
OCF growth 3Y14.51%
OCF growth 5Y14.1%