VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:VOD • US92857W3088
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At close: Feb 18, 2026
15.62 USD
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Pre-Market: 2/19/2026, 5:04:11 AM
Overall VOD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VOD 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. VOD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- VOD had positive earnings in the past year.
- VOD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years VOD 4 years were profitable.
- VOD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- VOD's Return On Assets of -3.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 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.
- VOD has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOD outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 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
- With a Operating Margin value of 13.19%, VOD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOD has declined.
- 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 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for VOD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VOD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of -0.65, VOD is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.51, VOD is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VOD (0.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC6.05%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.16, VOD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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. 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.
- Looking at the last year, VOD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.99% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.32% 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 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.82, 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 72.73% 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 27.27.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.94 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.
- VOD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VOD is valued cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
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)1.74
PEG (5Y)2.52
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%, VOD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.54, VOD has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, VOD pays a better dividend.
| 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 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
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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 Owners61.35%
Inst Owner Change-2.03%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.57B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts70.71
Price Target14.11 (-9.9%)
Short Float %0.53%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/B | 0.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)1.21
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)4.01
FCFY25.61%
OCF(TTM)7.52
OCFY48%
SpS18.99
BVpS26.79
TBVpS8.49
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)2.52
Graham Number24.43
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 | -0.65 |
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%.