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UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:UTZ - US9180901012 - Common Stock

10.53 USD
+0.09 (+0.86%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:18:04 PM
10.5289 USD
0 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:18:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall UTZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated UTZ against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. UTZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. UTZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UTZ was profitable.
UTZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UTZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
UTZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
UTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.64%, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.48%, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.02% of the companies in the same industry.
UTZ has a Return On Invested Capital (1.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
UTZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.94%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.28%) for UTZ is above the 3 year average (0.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.64%
ROE 2.48%
ROIC 1.28%
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-0.5%
ROE(5y)-3.19%
ROIC(3y)0.94%
ROIC(5y)0.81%
UTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

UTZ's Profit Margin of 1.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 43.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UTZ has declined.
UTZ's Operating Margin of 2.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
UTZ has a Gross Margin of 34.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: UTZ outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.88%
PM (TTM) 1.27%
GM 34.76%
OM growth 3Y78.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5YN/A
UTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), UTZ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for UTZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
UTZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UTZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
UTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingUTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
UTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

UTZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
UTZ's Altman-Z score of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 72.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that UTZ has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.18, UTZ is not doing good in the industry: 73.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC7.07%
UTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

UTZ has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that UTZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.29, UTZ is not doing good in the industry: 63.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UTZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.87
UTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UTZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.43%, which is quite good.
UTZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
UTZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.01%.
Measured over the past years, UTZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.43%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.36%

3.2 Future

UTZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.89% yearly.
UTZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.82%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
UTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
UTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.50, the valuation of UTZ can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UTZ is valued a bit cheaper than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. UTZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
UTZ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38.
UTZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UTZ is cheaper than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, UTZ is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.5
Fwd PE 11.38
UTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

UTZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.04
UTZ Per share dataUTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UTZ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)17.63
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UTZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of UTZ has falen by -22.80%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
UTZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.23.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, UTZ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%

5.2 History

UTZ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
UTZ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
UTZ Yearly Dividends per shareUTZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

UTZ pays out 131.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP131.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
UTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M -60M -80M
UTZ Dividend Payout.UTZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UTZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UTZ BRANDS INC

NYSE:UTZ (10/31/2025, 8:18:04 PM)

After market: 10.5289 0 (-0.01%)

10.53

+0.09 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners95.27%
Inst Owner Change1.57%
Ins Owners12.23%
Ins Owner Change1.35%
Market Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)1.41B
Net Income(TTM)18.12M
Analysts80
Price Target17.29 (64.2%)
Short Float %9.19%
Short Ratio8.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP131.89%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.061)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(2)2.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)13.57%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.88%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.29%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.97%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.05%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)-0.88%
PT rev (3m)-1.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.5
Fwd PE 11.38
P/S 1.05
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.55
P/B 2.04
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.04
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY7.41%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)-0.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY6.87%
SpS10.07
BVpS5.17
TBVpS-7.93
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)17.63
Graham Number9.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.64%
ROE 2.48%
ROCE 1.62%
ROIC 1.28%
ROICexc 1.31%
ROICexgc 5.18%
OM 2.88%
PM (TTM) 1.27%
GM 34.76%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-0.5%
ROE(5y)-3.19%
ROIC(3y)0.94%
ROIC(5y)0.81%
ROICexc(3y)0.96%
ROICexc(5y)0.83%
ROICexgc(3y)4.56%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)1.19%
ROCE(5y)1.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y77.46%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y91.86%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y78.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.4
Cap/Depr 168.62%
Cap/Sales 8.88%
Interest Coverage 1.04
Cash Conversion 88.25%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)107.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.43%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
EPS Next Y7.82%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.36%
Revenue Next Year1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.64%
EBIT growth 3Y89.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y12.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-296.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.04%
OCF growth 3Y29.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A

UTZ BRANDS INC / UTZ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UTZ BRANDS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to UTZ.


Can you provide the valuation status for UTZ BRANDS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of UTZ stock?

UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) is 13.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.04.


Is the dividend of UTZ BRANDS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 131.89%.