VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VOD - US92857W3088 - ADR
11.985 USD
-0.27 (-2.16%)
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. While VOD seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VOD may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
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 -7.90%, VOD is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.69%, VOD is in line with its industry, 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 5.83%.
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
VOD's Operating Margin of 13.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VOD outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOD has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.43%, VOD is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
The debt/assets ratio for VOD is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
VOD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VOD would need 6.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VOD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.13. This is in the better half of the industry: VOD outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VOD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC5.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VOD has a better Current ratio (1.26) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VOD has a better Quick ratio (1.23) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.59% yearly.
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 5Y6.59%
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
VOD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.47%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y13.57%
Revenue Next Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.77%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y1.01%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.23 indicates a correct valuation of VOD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VOD indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, VOD is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.96, which indicates a very decent valuation of VOD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VOD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VOD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.96 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.34 |
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)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VOD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.43%, which is a nice return.
VOD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.27.
VOD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
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
The earnings of VOD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VOD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-42.86%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
NASDAQ:VOD (11/19/2025, 1:20:06 PM)
11.985
-0.27 (-2.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.71%
Inst Owner Change-3.05%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.60B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts68.57
Price Target11.8 (-1.54%)
Short Float %0.63%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
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)-0.25%
PT rev (3m)0.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY8.18%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY9.12%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY35.15%
OCF(TTM)7.47
OCFY62.29%
SpS18.19
BVpS25.61
TBVpS9.38
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number23.77
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
WACC5.77%
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 5Y6.59%
EPS Q2Q%-35.56%
EPS Next Y11.47%
EPS Next 2Y13.11%
EPS Next 3Y11.98%
EPS Next 5Y13.57%
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 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y1.01%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.13%
EBIT Next 3Y41.18%
EBIT Next 5Y22.98%
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.