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UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

13.74  +0.21 (+1.55%)

After market: 13.74 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, UTZ scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UTZ was compared to 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. UTZ has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. UTZ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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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.
In multiple years UTZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years UTZ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

UTZ has a worse Return On Assets (-0.53%) than 66.28% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of UTZ (-2.04%) is worse than 68.60% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UTZ (1.99%) is worse than 61.63% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UTZ is significantly below the industry average of 9.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.40%) for UTZ is below the current ROIC(1.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -2.04%
ROIC 1.99%
ROA(3y)-0.05%
ROA(5y)-0.43%
ROE(3y)-0.25%
ROE(5y)-3.27%
ROIC(3y)0.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
UTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of UTZ (4.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UTZ has declined.
The Gross Margin of UTZ (34.55%) is better than 76.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UTZ has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.55%
OM growth 3Y-17.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.65%
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 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UTZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, UTZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
UTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingUTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that UTZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
UTZ's Altman-Z score of 1.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 73.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14 is on the high side and indicates that UTZ has dependencies on debt financing.
UTZ has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.14) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.06
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC7.47%
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that UTZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.21, UTZ is not doing good in the industry: 65.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UTZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.85, UTZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.85
UTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.00% over the past year.
UTZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.43%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.25% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y14.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-1.7%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UTZ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.45% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y30.53%
EPS Next 2Y21.19%
EPS Next 3Y19.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%

3.3 Evolution

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UTZ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as UTZ.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.42. UTZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.41, which indicates a correct valuation of UTZ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UTZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UTZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.63
Fwd PE 16.41
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UTZ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UTZ is more expensive than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UTZ's earnings are expected to grow with 19.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.19%
EPS Next 3Y19.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UTZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%.
The stock price of UTZ dropped by -20.81% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.86, UTZ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, UTZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.76%

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

UTZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-146.76%
EPS Next 2Y21.19%
EPS Next 3Y19.45%
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 0 20M -20M -40M -60M -80M

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UTZ BRANDS INC

NYSE:UTZ (1/28/2025, 8:10:02 PM)

After market: 13.74 0 (0%)

13.74

+0.21 (+1.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-31 2024-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners91.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners16.47%
Ins Owner Change-4.16%
Market Cap1.94B
Analysts80
Price Target21.01 (52.91%)
Short Float %10.02%
Short Ratio9.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.76%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-146.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.25%
Min EPS beat(2)4.25%
Max EPS beat(2)16.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.82%
Max EPS beat(4)16.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.77%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.63%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)22.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.24%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.28%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.93%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.63
Fwd PE 16.41
P/S 1.36
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 24.36
P/B 2.82
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)0
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.56
OCFY4.1%
SpS10.08
BVpS4.87
TBVpS-8.44
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -2.04%
ROCE 2.52%
ROIC 1.99%
ROICexc 2.05%
ROICexgc 11.22%
OM 4.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.55%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.05%
ROA(5y)-0.43%
ROE(3y)-0.25%
ROE(5y)-3.27%
ROIC(3y)0.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.11%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.5%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.54%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.54%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-17.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.65%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.91
Cap/Depr 110.08%
Cap/Sales 5.64%
Interest Coverage 1.31
Cash Conversion 60.07%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 1.06
F-Score6
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)70.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
EPS Next Y30.53%
EPS Next 2Y21.19%
EPS Next 3Y19.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y14.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-1.7%
Revenue Next Year-1.38%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y159.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.9%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.65%
EBIT Next 3Y14.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y97.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y52.29%
OCF growth 3Y37.16%
OCF growth 5YN/A