12.635 USD
+0.04 (+0.36%)
VOD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. VOD scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on VOD.
1. Profitability
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.24%, VOD is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
VOD's Return On Equity of -7.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
VOD has a Return On Invested Capital (3.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.95%. This is below the industry average of 5.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.69%) 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 | -7.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.69% |
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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.19%, VOD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOD has declined.
The Gross Margin of VOD (33.43%) is worse than 77.27% 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VOD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VOD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VOD has less shares outstanding
VOD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VOD has an Altman-Z score of -0.67. 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 (-0.67) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VOD is 6.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take VOD, 6.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VOD has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VOD (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC5.8%
2.3 Liquidity
VOD has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VOD (1.26) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
VOD has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.23, VOD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.33%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.62% on average over the past years.
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 5Y6.62%
EPS Q2Q%-35.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%29.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.47%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
EPS Next 5Y13.41%
Revenue Next Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.76, the valuation of VOD can be described as correct.
VOD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say VOD is valued rather cheaply.
VOD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOD is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
VOD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
95.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 2.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VOD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VOD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.54, VOD has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
VOD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VOD decreases each year by -4.17%.
VOD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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-42.86%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
NASDAQ:VOD (12/4/2025, 3:28:08 PM)
12.635
+0.04 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.71%
Inst Owner Change-2.99%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.12B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts68.57
Price Target11.8 (-6.61%)
Short Float %0.51%
Short Ratio1.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
DP-42.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)1.79%
PT rev (3m)1.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.37 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY7.84%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY8.72%
FCF(TTM)4.25
FCFY33.6%
OCF(TTM)7.52
OCFY59.55%
SpS18.33
BVpS25.82
TBVpS9.45
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)1.93
Graham Number23.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.9% | ||
| ROCE | 4.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.24% | ||
| OM | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.43% | ||
| FCFM | 23.16% |
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 | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.67 |
F-Score6
WACC5.8%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 5Y6.62%
EPS Q2Q%-35.56%
EPS Next Y11.47%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.67%
EPS Next 5Y13.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%29.72%
Revenue Next Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.13%
EBIT Next 3Y41.95%
EBIT Next 5Y23.96%
FCF growth 1Y-10.55%
FCF growth 3Y-1.3%
FCF growth 5Y-2.36%
OCF growth 1Y-7.15%
OCF growth 3Y-5.26%
OCF growth 5Y-2.42%
VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR / VOD FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VOD stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOD.
Can you provide the valuation status for VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) stock?
VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR?
The financial health rating of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) is 4 / 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 11.47% in the next year.