VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VOD • US92857W3088

15.55 USD
+0.02 (+0.13%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 10:38 AM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, VOD scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VOD was compared to 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. VOD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VOD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VOD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years VOD 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VOD had a positive operating cash flow.
VOD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVOD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -3.24%, VOD is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Return On Equity of VOD (-7.89%) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.60%, VOD is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOD is below the industry average of 7.11%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
VOD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVOD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • VOD's Operating Margin of 13.19% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOD outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • VOD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VOD has a worse Gross Margin (33.43%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
VOD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVOD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VOD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VOD Yearly Shares OutstandingVOD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VOD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVOD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.65, we must say that VOD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VOD's Altman-Z score of -0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VOD is 6.51, which is on the high side as it means it would take VOD, 6.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • VOD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOD outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.86, VOD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z -0.65
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC6.04%
VOD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVOD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, VOD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.13, VOD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.13
VOD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVOD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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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%.
  • VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.27% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, VOD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y6.27%
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.32% on average per year.
  • VOD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.11%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.32%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%

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.
VOD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVOD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
VOD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVOD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VOD is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.87.
  • VOD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.09), we can say VOD is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.95 indicates a correct valuation of VOD.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.98. VOD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.87
Fwd PE 12.95
VOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVOD 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 VOD indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 90.91% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.91
EV/EBITDA 3.71
VOD Per share dataVOD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%

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5. Dividend

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 6.54.
  • VOD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%

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
VOD Yearly Dividends per shareVOD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • VOD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-27.44%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
VOD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVOD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B

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VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR

NASDAQ:VOD (2/20/2026, 10:38:07 AM)

15.55

+0.02 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners61.35%
Inst Owner Change-2.03%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.32B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts70.71
Price Target14.11 (-9.26%)
Short Float %0.53%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%
Yearly Dividend0.86
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)11.06%
PT rev (3m)22.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.87
Fwd PE 12.95
P/S 0.83
P/FCF 3.91
P/OCF 2.08
P/B 0.59
P/tB 1.85
EV/EBITDA 3.71
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY6.3%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY7.72%
FCF(TTM)3.98
FCFY25.59%
OCF(TTM)7.46
OCFY47.97%
SpS18.85
BVpS26.58
TBVpS8.42
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)2.53
Graham Number24.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 -0.65
F-Score6
WACC6.04%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 5Y6.27%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
EPS Next Y9.11%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.32%
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 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.65%
EBIT Next 3Y45.04%
EBIT Next 5Y23.03%
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 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 9.11% 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%.