UNIDATA SPA (UD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:UD - Euronext Milan - IT0005573065 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, UD scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UD was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. UD has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. UD is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make UD suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UD had positive earnings in the past year.
UD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UD (4.59%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
UD has a Return On Equity (11.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
UD has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.90%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
UD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.24%. This is above the industry average of 8.18%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 8.63%, UD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UD has declined.
UD has a Operating Margin of 16.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: UD outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
UD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.63%, UD is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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
UD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UD has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for UD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
UD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that UD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.48, UD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
UD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.31. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UD would need 3.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UD's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.31 is amongst the best of the industry. UD outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that UD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
UD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52 is amongst the best of the industry. UD outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC6.39%
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 46.67% 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.
UD has a Quick ratio (0.71) which 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%.
Measured over the past years, UD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.27% on average per year.
UD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.24%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y11.17%
Revenue Next 3Y10.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.72%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of UD can be described as reasonable.
UD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UD is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
UD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.99, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of UD.
96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UD indicates a rather cheap valuation: UD is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.87 |
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.
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.41, UD is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.35, UD pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| 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
3.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.55%
EPS Next 2Y23.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.6%
BIT:UD (8/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.88
-0.04 (-1.37%)
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 Cap88.96M
Analysts85.45
Price Target5.56 (93.06%)
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)0%
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)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY9.72%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY14.31%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY16.58%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY26.33%
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 | 1.48 |
F-Score8
WACC6.39%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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 Year9.91%
Revenue Next 2Y11.17%
Revenue Next 3Y10.58%
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%