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UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:0VD - NL0015000IY2 - Common Stock

21.4 EUR
-0.11 (-0.51%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

0VD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 44 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 0VD was profitable.
0VD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 0VD has always been profitable.
0VD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
0VD.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF0VD.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

0VD has a Return On Assets of 11.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 0VD outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
0VD's Return On Equity of 42.77% is amongst the best of the industry. 0VD outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
0VD has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 0VD outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 0VD is significantly above the industry average of 10.17%.
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 RankSector 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%
0VD.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC0VD.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

0VD has a better Profit Margin (17.63%) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
0VD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.00%, 0VD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
0VD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
0VD has a worse Gross Margin (42.99%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
0VD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
0VD.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins0VD.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

0VD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 0VD has more shares outstanding
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.
0VD.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding0VD.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
0VD.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets0VD.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.37, we must say that 0VD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
0VD's Altman-Z score of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 0VD is outperformed by 68.18% 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.
0VD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.22) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
0VD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating 0VD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.54, 0VD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Although 0VD does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.22
Altman-Z 0.37
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC6.97%
0VD.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF0VD.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.63 indicates that 0VD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
0VD's Current ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 0VD is outperformed by 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that 0VD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
0VD has a Quick ratio of 0.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: 0VD underperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.6
0VD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites0VD.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

0VD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 66.18%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, 0VD shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.91% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 0VD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.54% in the last year.
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

0VD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.73% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 0VD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year5.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y6.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
0VD.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates0VD.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
0VD.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates0VD.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.94 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 0VD.
79.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 0VD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
0VD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 0VD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0VD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 0VD is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
0VD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.94
Fwd PE 19.25
0VD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings0VD.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

0VD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
0VD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 0VD is cheaper than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.31
EV/EBITDA 19.51
0VD.DE Per share data0VD.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 0VD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%, 0VD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
0VD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.36. 0VD pays more dividend than 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 0VD has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
0VD.DE Yearly Dividends per share0VD.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

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 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.21%
0VD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend0VD.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
0VD.DE Dividend Payout.0VD.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.0VD.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV

FRA:0VD (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

21.4

-0.11 (-0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners34.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners18.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.25B
Revenue(TTM)11.83B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts73.85
Price Target29.09 (35.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.36%
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.94
Fwd PE 19.25
P/S 3.32
P/FCF 23.31
P/OCF 22.18
P/B 8.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 19.51
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY4.29%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY4.51%
SpS6.45
BVpS2.66
TBVpS-1.16
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number8.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.37
F-Score5
WACC6.97%
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 Y10.68%
EPS Next 2Y10.16%
EPS Next 3Y10.21%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y11.64%
Revenue growth 5Y10.57%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year5.5%
Revenue Next 2Y6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y6.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y25.18%
EBIT growth 3Y8.39%
EBIT growth 5Y10.76%
EBIT Next Year40.89%
EBIT Next 3Y20.25%
EBIT Next 5Y13.92%
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 of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 valuation of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) is 18.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.05.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 0VD stock?

The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV (0VD.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.87%.