MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TIGO • LU0038705702
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This TIGO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TIGO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TIGO had positive earnings in the past year.
- TIGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years TIGO 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years TIGO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.63%, TIGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.14%, TIGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of TIGO (7.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TIGO is in line with the industry average of 7.50%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.26%) for TIGO is above the 3 year average (6.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.63% | ||
| ROE | 36.14% | ||
| ROIC | 7.26% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.71%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.27%
1.3 Margins
- TIGO has a better Profit Margin (22.62%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TIGO has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of TIGO (26.41%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
- TIGO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TIGO's Gross Margin of 77.47% is amongst the best of the industry. TIGO outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- TIGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.47% |
OM growth 3Y17.9%
OM growth 5Y33.95%
PM growth 3Y92.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.43%
GM growth 5Y1.75%
2. TIGO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TIGO is still creating some value.
- TIGO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for TIGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TIGO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- TIGO has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that TIGO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.37, TIGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TIGO is 9.44, which is on the high side as it means it would take TIGO, 9.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- TIGO has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.43 is on the high side and indicates that TIGO has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of TIGO (2.43) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- TIGO has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TIGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.88, TIGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- TIGO has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that TIGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, TIGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. TIGO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TIGO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 148.98%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 34.03% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.26% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, TIGO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.98%
EPS 3Y34.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%738.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.69%
3.2 Future
- TIGO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.62% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.95% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y20.11%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
EPS Next 5Y19.62%
Revenue Next Year41.78%
Revenue Next 2Y21.45%
Revenue Next 3Y14.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.95%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. TIGO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- TIGO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.37.
- TIGO's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. TIGO is around the same levels.
- TIGO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.62.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TIGO is valued a bit more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.95. TIGO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TIGO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as TIGO.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- TIGO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of TIGO may justify a higher PE ratio.
- TIGO's earnings are expected to grow with 20.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
5. TIGO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TIGO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%.
- TIGO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.14.
- TIGO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of TIGO grows each year by 10.89%, which is quite nice.
- TIGO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 57.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TIGO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- TIGO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.29%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
TIGO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
81.86
+4.01 (+5.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners45.66%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap13.71B
Revenue(TTM)5.82B
Net Income(TTM)1.32B
Analysts72.86
Price Target71.53 (-12.62%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
Yearly Dividend4.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.89%
DP57.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-08 2026-07-08 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)24.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.78%
Max EPS beat(2)55.83%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.08%
Max EPS beat(4)55.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)62%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.23%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)19.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.69%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.36%
PT rev (1m)20.24%
PT rev (3m)38.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)44.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)15.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)22.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.62 | ||
| P/S | 2.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
EPS(TTM)3.66
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)5.99
FCFY7.31%
OCF(TTM)10.3
OCFY12.58%
SpS34.73
BVpS21.73
TBVpS-24.81
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.3041 (-48.32%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.63% | ||
| ROE | 36.14% | ||
| ROCE | 11.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.3% | ||
| OM | 26.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.62% | ||
| GM | 77.47% | ||
| FCFM | 17.24% |
ROA(3y)2.97%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)13.71%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)5.27%
ROICexc(3y)6.9%
ROICexc(5y)5.75%
ROICexgc(3y)19.81%
ROICexgc(5y)17.5%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)8.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y48.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y15%
ROICexc growth 5Y33.82%
OM growth 3Y17.9%
OM growth 5Y33.95%
PM growth 3Y92.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.43%
GM growth 5Y1.75%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score7
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)63.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)148.98%
EPS 3Y34.03%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%738.89%
EPS Next Y20.11%
EPS Next 2Y23.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
EPS Next 5Y19.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.26%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y6.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.69%
Revenue Next Year41.78%
Revenue Next 2Y21.45%
Revenue Next 3Y14.62%
Revenue Next 5Y8.95%
EBIT growth 1Y19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y19.25%
EBIT growth 5Y43.17%
EBIT Next Year130.47%
EBIT Next 3Y37.89%
EBIT Next 5Y21%
FCF growth 1Y8.08%
FCF growth 3Y39.81%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.67%
OCF growth 3Y11.06%
OCF growth 5Y16.02%
MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. / TIGO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TIGO.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of TIGO stock?
MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for TIGO stock?
The financial health rating of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TIGO stock?
The dividend rating of MILLICOM INTL CELLULAR S.A. (TIGO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.29%.