VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VOD • US92857W3088
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This VOD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VOD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VOD was profitable.
- VOD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- VOD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years VOD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- VOD has a worse Return On Assets (-3.24%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.89%, VOD is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.60%, VOD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- VOD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.95%. This is below the industry average of 6.97%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) for VOD is above the 3 year average (2.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.89% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.95%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
1.3 Margins
- VOD has a Operating Margin (13.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- VOD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VOD's Gross Margin of 33.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
- VOD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.43% |
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y-6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.02%
2. VOD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VOD is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VOD has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VOD has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VOD is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VOD has an Altman-Z score of -0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that VOD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VOD has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.66) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- VOD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.51. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VOD would need 6.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VOD (6.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- VOD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of VOD (1.16) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of VOD (1.13) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. VOD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.33% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.48% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y6.48%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%
3.2 Future
- VOD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.72% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.36%
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.75%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. VOD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.93, the valuation of VOD can be described as correct.
- VOD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, VOD is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of VOD.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. VOD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VOD indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VOD indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- VOD's earnings are expected to grow with 12.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)2.3
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
5. VOD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VOD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%.
- VOD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.07.
- VOD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VOD decreases each year by -4.17%.
- VOD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- VOD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-27.44%
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
VOD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
14.48
+0.15 (+1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12/amc
Inst Owners62.67%
Inst Owner Change-7.27%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.48B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts69.29
Price Target14.31 (-1.17%)
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio1.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
DP-27.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)1.42%
PT rev (3m)15.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY6.7%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)3.95
FCFY27.28%
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY51.15%
SpS18.71
BVpS26.39
TBVpS8.36
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)2.3
Graham Number24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.89% | ||
| ROCE | 4.61% | ||
| ROIC | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.63% | ||
| OM | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.43% | ||
| FCFM | 21.11% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.95%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.44%
ROICexc(5y)3.51%
ROICexgc(3y)5.61%
ROICexgc(5y)6.14%
ROCE(3y)3.86%
ROCE(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.45%
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y-6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.51 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 59.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.66 |
F-Score6
WACC5.94%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)65.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y6.48%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
EPS Next Y11.36%
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.75%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.9%
EBIT Next 3Y47.36%
EBIT Next 5Y23.49%
FCF growth 1Y-7.75%
FCF growth 3Y-1.3%
FCF growth 5Y-2.36%
OCF growth 1Y-14.42%
OCF growth 3Y-5.26%
OCF growth 5Y-2.42%
VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR / VOD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VOD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOD.
What is the valuation status of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VOD stock?
VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) is expected to grow by 11.36% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VOD stock?
The dividend rating of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.44%.