UPBOUND GROUP INC (UPBD)

US76009N1000 - Common Stock

32.99  +0.88 (+2.74%)

After market: 32.99 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall UPBD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated UPBD against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. UPBD has an average financial health and profitability rating. UPBD is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UPBD had positive earnings in the past year.
UPBD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years UPBD 4 years were profitable.
UPBD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

UPBD has a better Return On Assets (3.15%) than 60.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.28%, UPBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.52%, UPBD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UPBD is in line with the industry average of 12.26%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.15%
ROE 13.28%
ROIC 12.52%
ROA(3y)1.59%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)9.24%
ROE(5y)20.13%
ROIC(3y)13.01%
ROIC(5y)18.02%

1.3 Margins

UPBD has a Profit Margin of 1.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UPBD outperforms 57.85% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of UPBD (7.05%) is better than 76.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UPBD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.94%, UPBD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UPBD has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.05%
PM (TTM) 1.91%
GM 48.94%
OM growth 3Y-7.35%
OM growth 5Y11.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.18%
GM growth 5Y-4.41%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UPBD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UPBD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UPBD has more shares outstanding
UPBD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

UPBD has an Altman-Z score of 3.47. This indicates that UPBD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.47, UPBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UPBD is 14.42, which is on the high side as it means it would take UPBD, 14.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UPBD (14.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02 is on the high side and indicates that UPBD has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.02, UPBD is doing worse than 70.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 14.42
Altman-Z 3.47
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC9.88%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that UPBD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UPBD (2.08) is better than 79.34% of its industry peers.
UPBD has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This is a bad value and indicates that UPBD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.41, UPBD is not doing good in the industry: 60.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 0.41

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UPBD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 28.01% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
UPBD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.43%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y28.01%
EPS Q2Q%20.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.36%
Revenue growth 5Y8.46%
Sales Q2Q%9.17%

3.2 Future

UPBD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.96% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UPBD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.66%
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.96%
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y6.22%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.86%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.19, which indicates a very decent valuation of UPBD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UPBD is valued cheaper than 93.39% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UPBD to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say UPBD is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.48, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of UPBD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UPBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, UPBD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.19
Fwd PE 7.48

4.2 Price Multiples

UPBD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UPBD is cheaper than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
68.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UPBD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.07
EV/EBITDA 6.79

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UPBD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UPBD may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as UPBD's earnings are expected to grow with 14.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.56%, UPBD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.09, UPBD pays a better dividend. On top of this UPBD pays more dividend than 94.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, UPBD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.56%

5.2 History

UPBD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UPBD has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

99.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UPBD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP99.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%

UPBOUND GROUP INC

NASDAQ:UPBD (11/21/2024, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 32.99 0 (0%)

32.99

+0.88 (+2.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
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Market Cap1.80B
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ROA 3.15%
ROE 13.28%
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OM 7.05%
PM (TTM) 1.91%
GM 48.94%
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Debt/Equity 2.02
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Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 0.41
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EPS 3Y0%
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EPS Next Y9.66%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.43%
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