UNIDATA SPA (UD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:UD - Euronext Milan - IT0005573065 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall UD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated UD against 27 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. UD has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on UD. These ratings could make UD a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UD had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years UD has been profitable.
UD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.59%, UD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.72%, UD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.90%, UD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UD is above the industry average of 7.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.59% | ||
| ROE | 11.72% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% |
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)14.13%
ROE(5y)17.12%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)10.44%
1.3 Margins
UD's Profit Margin of 8.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UD outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UD has declined.
UD has a better Operating Margin (16.26%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
UD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UD has a Gross Margin of 39.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UD underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
UD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.63% | ||
| GM | 39.63% |
OM growth 3Y-13.45%
OM growth 5Y0.02%
PM growth 3Y-26.35%
PM growth 5Y-5.54%
GM growth 3Y-6.59%
GM growth 5Y-6.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UD is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
UD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
UD has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that UD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
UD has a Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is in the better half of the industry: UD outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UD is 3.31, which is a good value as it means it would take UD, 3.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. UD outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
UD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating UD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
UD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.52) than 85.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
UD has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that UD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.75, UD is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
UD has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that UD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of UD (0.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.74%.
The earnings per share for UD have been decreasing by -14.27% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, UD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.24% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 50.48% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.74%
EPS 3Y-4.32%
EPS 5Y-14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-62.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y39.76%
Revenue growth 5Y50.48%
Sales Q2Q%2.1%
3.2 Future
UD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.60% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.1%
EPS Next 2Y23.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11.43%
Revenue Next 3Y10.15%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
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 accelerating.
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 10.21, the valuation of UD can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.94, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of UD.
96.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UD is valued a bit cheaper than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as UD's earnings are expected to grow with 17.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.35%, UD is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
UD's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, UD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
UD pays out 3.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.55%
EPS Next 2Y23.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
BIT:UD (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap88.35M
Analysts85
Price Target5.56 (94.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP3.55%
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)-1.36%
PT rev (3m)-1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 4.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY14.41%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY16.69%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY26.51%
SpS3.21
BVpS2.36
TBVpS0.62
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.59% | ||
| ROE | 11.72% | ||
| ROCE | 12.56% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.47% | ||
| OM | 16.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.63% | ||
| GM | 39.63% | ||
| FCFM | 14.88% |
ROA(3y)5.21%
ROA(5y)6.21%
ROE(3y)14.13%
ROE(5y)17.12%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)10.44%
ROICexc(3y)11.89%
ROICexc(5y)12.52%
ROICexgc(3y)24.5%
ROICexgc(5y)20.18%
ROCE(3y)14.45%
ROCE(5y)14.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.22%
OM growth 3Y-13.45%
OM growth 5Y0.02%
PM growth 3Y-26.35%
PM growth 5Y-5.54%
GM growth 3Y-6.59%
GM growth 5Y-6.62%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 172.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score8
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC1.38
Cap/Depr(3y)131.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.74%
EPS 3Y-4.32%
EPS 5Y-14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-62.76%
EPS Next Y25.1%
EPS Next 2Y23.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.24%
Revenue growth 3Y39.76%
Revenue growth 5Y50.48%
Sales Q2Q%2.1%
Revenue Next Year11.56%
Revenue Next 2Y11.43%
Revenue Next 3Y10.15%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
EBIT growth 1Y29.64%
EBIT growth 3Y20.97%
EBIT growth 5Y50.51%
EBIT Next Year81.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.14%
EBIT Next 5Y18.02%
FCF growth 1Y195.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y57.96%
OCF growth 1Y23.65%
OCF growth 3Y39.52%
OCF growth 5Y22.33%