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UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:UTZ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9180901012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.01  +0.23 (+1.67%)

After market: 14.01 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

UTZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While UTZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UTZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UTZ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UTZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years UTZ reported negative net income over the last 5 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

With a Return On Assets value of 0.59%, UTZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.22% of the companies in the same industry.
UTZ's Return On Equity of 2.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 45.56% of its industry peers.
UTZ has a Return On Invested Capital (1.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UTZ is significantly below the industry average of 8.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.94%) for UTZ is below the current ROIC(1.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE 2.27%
ROIC 1.91%
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

With a Profit Margin value of 1.13%, UTZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UTZ has declined.
UTZ has a Operating Margin (4.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of UTZ (35.11%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
UTZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.19%
PM (TTM) 1.13%
GM 35.11%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for UTZ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UTZ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.03, we must say that UTZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
UTZ has a worse Altman-Z score (1.03) than 68.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that UTZ has dependencies on debt financing.
UTZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 74.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.03
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC7.5%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that UTZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UTZ's Current ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 64.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UTZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.76
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.33% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, UTZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.77% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.02% in the past year.
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)33.33%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.14%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
UTZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.77%
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 stable.
UTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 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 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.43, UTZ is valued on the expensive side.
65.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UTZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
UTZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.79, which indicates a correct valuation of UTZ.
68.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UTZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UTZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.43
Fwd PE 16.79
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.84
UTZ Per share dataUTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UTZ's earnings are expected to grow with 12.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)24.07
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UTZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.89, UTZ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
UTZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%

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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
UTZ Yearly Dividends per shareUTZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

136.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UTZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP136%
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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

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UTZ BRANDS INC

NYSE:UTZ (3/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 14.01 0 (0%)

14.01

+0.23 (+1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-20 2025-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners93.23%
Inst Owner Change4.64%
Ins Owners16.62%
Ins Owner Change-5.01%
Market Cap1.97B
Analysts80
Price Target18.36 (31.05%)
Short Float %11.42%
Short Ratio6.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP136%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.91%
Min EPS beat(2)4.25%
Max EPS beat(2)13.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.74%
Min EPS beat(4)4.25%
Max EPS beat(4)16.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.98%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)12.13%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.21%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.96%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.69%
PT rev (1m)-6.25%
PT rev (3m)-12.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.43
Fwd PE 16.79
P/S 1.4
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 18.59
P/B 2.81
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.84
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY5.38%
SpS10
BVpS4.99
TBVpS-8.27
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)24.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE 2.27%
ROCE 2.41%
ROIC 1.91%
ROICexc 1.95%
ROICexgc 8.96%
OM 4.19%
PM (TTM) 1.13%
GM 35.11%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y77.46%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.91
Cap/Depr 152.04%
Cap/Sales 7.65%
Interest Coverage 1.31
Cash Conversion 81.71%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 1.03
F-Score7
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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)33.33%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%37.5%
EPS Next Y9.77%
EPS Next 2Y12.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.14%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.87%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y151.51%
EBIT growth 3Y89.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.18%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-108.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y38.53%
OCF growth 3Y29.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A