UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:0VD - NL0015000IY2 - Common Stock
20.96 EUR
-0.38 (-1.78%)
0VD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. 0VD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. 0VD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year 0VD was profitable.
- In the past year 0VD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years 0VD has always been profitable.
- 0VD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of 0VD (11.40%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 42.77%, 0VD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 0VD has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.64%) than 85.42% of its industry peers.
- 0VD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.13%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.05%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.13%) for 0VD is well above the current ROIC(11.64%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.4% | ||
| ROE | 42.77% | ||
| ROIC | 11.64% |
ROA(3y)9.46%
ROA(5y)9.51%
ROE(3y)40.62%
ROE(5y)49.82%
ROIC(3y)17.13%
ROIC(5y)16.12%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.63%, 0VD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 0VD has grown nicely.
- 0VD's Operating Margin of 15.00% is amongst the best of the industry. 0VD outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 0VD has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of 0VD (42.99%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 0VD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.63% | ||
| GM | 42.99% |
OM growth 3Y-2.92%
OM growth 5Y0.16%
PM growth 3Y19.16%
PM growth 5Y5.36%
GM growth 3Y-2.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 0VD is creating value.
- 0VD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 0VD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for 0VD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.33, we must say that 0VD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of 0VD (0.33) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 0VD has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 0VD would need 2.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.22, 0VD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- 0VD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating 0VD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- 0VD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for 0VD, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC6.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- 0VD has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that 0VD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.63, 0VD is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 0VD has a Quick Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that 0VD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.60, 0VD is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 66.18% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 0VD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.54%.
- Measured over the past years, 0VD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)66.18%
EPS 3Y32.12%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y11.64%
Revenue growth 5Y10.57%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, 0VD will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.73% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, 0VD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.92%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year5.59%
Revenue Next 2Y6.38%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.55, the valuation of 0VD can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 0VD indicates a rather cheap valuation: 0VD is cheaper than 85.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, 0VD is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.94, the valuation of 0VD can be described as rather expensive.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 0VD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.30, 0VD is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 0VD is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 0VD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- 0VD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y9.92%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- 0VD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- 0VD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.78. 0VD pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 0VD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 44.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 0VD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.87%
EPS Next 2Y9.92%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
FRA:0VD (1/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
20.96
-0.38 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners35.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners18.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.44B
Revenue(TTM)11.83B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts73.08
Price Target28.72 (37.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP44.87%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.94 | ||
| P/S | 3.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.72 | ||
| P/B | 7.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.05 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY5.39%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY5.28%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY4.38%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY4.6%
SpS6.45
BVpS2.66
TBVpS-1.16
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number8.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.4% | ||
| ROE | 42.77% | ||
| ROCE | 15.95% | ||
| ROIC | 11.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35.79% | ||
| OM | 15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.63% | ||
| GM | 42.99% | ||
| FCFM | 14.23% |
ROA(3y)9.46%
ROA(5y)9.51%
ROE(3y)40.62%
ROE(5y)49.82%
ROIC(3y)17.13%
ROIC(5y)16.12%
ROICexc(3y)18.53%
ROICexc(5y)17.84%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)23.45%
ROCE(5y)22.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-73.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.57%
OM growth 3Y-2.92%
OM growth 5Y0.16%
PM growth 3Y19.16%
PM growth 5Y5.36%
GM growth 3Y-2.09%
GM growth 5Y-1.63%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 80.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.33 |
F-Score5
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)14.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)147.67%
Profit Quality(5y)127.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)66.18%
EPS 3Y32.12%
EPS 5Y15.91%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.92%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y11.64%
Revenue growth 5Y10.57%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year5.59%
Revenue Next 2Y6.38%
Revenue Next 3Y6.65%
Revenue Next 5Y5.97%
EBIT growth 1Y25.18%
EBIT growth 3Y8.39%
EBIT growth 5Y10.76%
EBIT Next Year40.22%
EBIT Next 3Y19.93%
EBIT Next 5Y13.59%
FCF growth 1Y-1.41%
FCF growth 3Y13.87%
FCF growth 5Y22.23%
OCF growth 1Y0.97%
OCF growth 3Y15.47%
OCF growth 5Y20.7%
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV / 0VD.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 0VD.DE.
What is the valuation status for 0VD stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 0VD stock?
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) is expected to grow by 9.81% in the next year.