VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VODI - GB00BH4HKS39 - Common Stock
1.007 EUR
-0.01 (-0.89%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VODI. VODI was compared to 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. VODI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VODI may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VODI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VODI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VODI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years VODI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VODI's Return On Assets of -3.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VODI is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VODI (-7.90%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
VODI has a Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VODI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.63%. This is below the industry average of 6.64%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.63%) for VODI is below the current ROIC(3.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.63%
ROIC(5y)2.71%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.19%, VODI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.43%, VODI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VODI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VODI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VODI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VODI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.85, we must say that VODI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.85, VODI is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VODI would need 6.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VODI (6.13) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
VODI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating VODI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VODI (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC3.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that VODI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VODI (1.26) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
VODI has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that VODI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VODI's Quick ratio of 1.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VODI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.33% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.66% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VODI 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 5Y5.66%
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
VODI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.5%
EPS Next 3Y12.33%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue Next Year5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y0.47%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.59 indicates a correct valuation of VODI.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VODI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
VODI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61, the valuation of VODI can be described as very reasonable.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VODI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
VODI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VODI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VODI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VODI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VODI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VODI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)2.23
EPS Next 2Y12.5%
EPS Next 3Y12.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VODI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, VODI pays a better dividend. On top of this VODI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, VODI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VODI decreases each year by -4.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
VODI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-42.86%
EPS Next 2Y12.5%
EPS Next 3Y12.33%
FRA:VODI (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.007
-0.01 (-0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners57.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.43B
Analysts68.28
Price Target1 (-0.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
DP-42.86%
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)1.24%
PT rev (3m)0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.05 | ||
| P/tB | 0.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)3.6
FCFY357.02%
OCF(TTM)6.37
OCFY632.76%
SpS15.52
BVpS21.86
TBVpS8
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)2.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.9% | ||
| ROCE | 4.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.45% | ||
| 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)2.63%
ROIC(5y)2.71%
ROICexc(3y)3.06%
ROICexc(5y)3.12%
ROICexgc(3y)5%
ROICexgc(5y)5.47%
ROCE(3y)3.86%
ROCE(5y)3.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.2%
ROICexcg 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 | -0.85 |
F-Score6
WACC3.99%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 5Y5.66%
EPS Q2Q%-35.56%
EPS Next Y9.78%
EPS Next 2Y12.5%
EPS Next 3Y12.33%
EPS Next 5Y10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%29.72%
Revenue Next Year5.6%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.7%
Revenue Next 5Y0.47%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year161.76%
EBIT Next 3Y41.02%
EBIT Next 5Y22.26%
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%