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

NASDAQ:VOD • US92857W3088

15.57 USD
-0.05 (-0.32%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall VOD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VOD against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. The financial health of VOD is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VOD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VOD was profitable.
  • In the past year VOD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • VOD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • VOD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • 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.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -7.89%, VOD is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • VOD's Return On Invested Capital of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOD is below the industry average of 6.60%.
  • 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

  • With a Operating Margin value of 13.19%, VOD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOD has declined.
  • VOD's Gross Margin of 33.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 77.27% 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

  • 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
  • The number of shares outstanding for VOD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VOD is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • VOD has an Altman-Z score of -0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that VOD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of VOD (-0.65) is worse 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 of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z -0.65
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC6.05%
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

  • VOD has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VOD has a Current ratio of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: VOD outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, VOD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% 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

  • 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 6.27% 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 5Y6.27%
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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.37% on average per year.
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.
  • 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.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.73, which indicates a correct valuation of VOD.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOD is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
  • VOD is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.85.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOD is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.96. VOD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.73
Fwd PE 12.85
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOD is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VOD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.88
EV/EBITDA 3.69
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)1.73
PEG (5Y)2.51
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 6.49.
  • VOD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
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

  • The earnings of VOD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VOD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
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 (2/13/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 15.57 0 (0%)

15.57

-0.05 (-0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners61.35%
Inst Owner Change-1.07%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.36B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts70.71
Price Target14.11 (-9.38%)
Short Float %0.59%
Short Ratio2.48
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 15.73
Fwd PE 12.85
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 3.88
P/OCF 2.07
P/B 0.58
P/tB 1.83
EV/EBITDA 3.69
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)1.21
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)4.02
FCFY25.79%
OCF(TTM)7.53
OCFY48.35%
SpS19.02
BVpS26.83
TBVpS8.5
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)2.51
Graham Number24.45
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
WACC6.05%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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%.