UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:UEIC - US9134831034 - Common Stock
3.79 USD
-0.05 (-1.3%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UEIC. UEIC was compared to 61 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. While UEIC seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. UEIC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UEIC was profitable.
UEIC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UEIC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years UEIC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UEIC has a Return On Assets of -5.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UEIC underperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of UEIC (-10.72%) is worse than 73.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.38% | ||
| ROE | -10.72% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-11.65%
ROA(5y)-5.27%
ROE(3y)-23.48%
ROE(5y)-11.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.15%, UEIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.02% of the companies in the same industry.
UEIC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for UEIC so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.15% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y5.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UEIC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, UEIC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UEIC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for UEIC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
UEIC has an Altman-Z score of 2.77. This is not the best score and indicates that UEIC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UEIC (2.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UEIC is 1.33, which is an excellent value as it means it would take UEIC, only 1.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UEIC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.33. This is in the better half of the industry: UEIC outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
UEIC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
UEIC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UEIC outperforms 62.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that UEIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UEIC (1.62) is worse than 73.77% of its industry peers.
UEIC has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that UEIC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, UEIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UEIC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 376.92%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for UEIC have been decreasing by -64.53% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, UEIC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.00% in the last year.
The Revenue for UEIC have been decreasing by -12.12% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)376.92%
EPS 3Y-82.26%
EPS 5Y-64.53%
EPS Q2Q%300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UEIC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 69.00% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1073%
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.53 indicates a reasonable valuation of UEIC.
UEIC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UEIC is cheaper than 60.66% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UEIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say UEIC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 66.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of UEIC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UEIC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.85% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. UEIC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UEIC indicates a rather cheap valuation: UEIC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UEIC indicates a rather cheap valuation: UEIC is cheaper than 95.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 UEIC's earnings are expected to grow with 69.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for UEIC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:UEIC (11/4/2025, 10:03:05 AM)
3.79
-0.05 (-1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.1%
Inst Owner Change2.59%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change15.59%
Market Cap50.56M
Revenue(TTM)402.52M
Net Income(TTM)-16373000
Analysts45.71
Price Target6.63 (74.93%)
Short Float %0.76%
Short Ratio1.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)80.58%
Min EPS beat(2)20.51%
Max EPS beat(2)140.65%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)58.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.92%
Max EPS beat(4)140.65%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)76.99%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)56.93%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)43.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.68%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.45%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.51%
PT rev (1m)-7.14%
PT rev (3m)-50%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-78.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-62.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.33 | ||
| P/tB | 0.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.13 |
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY9.5%
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY1.51%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY44.84%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY59.04%
SpS30.17
BVpS11.45
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.38% | ||
| ROE | -10.72% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 29.15% | ||
| FCFM | 5.63% |
ROA(3y)-11.65%
ROA(5y)-5.27%
ROE(3y)-23.48%
ROE(5y)-11.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y5.03%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 199.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
F-Score8
WACC10.55%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)64.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)376.92%
EPS 3Y-82.26%
EPS 5Y-64.53%
EPS Q2Q%300%
EPS Next Y1073%
EPS Next 2Y69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.97%
Revenue Next Year0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y92.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year802.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.89%
FCF growth 3Y-34.96%
FCF growth 5Y-36.37%
OCF growth 1Y-27.67%
OCF growth 3Y-28.34%
OCF growth 5Y-29.53%
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC / UEIC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UEIC.
What is the valuation status of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) stock?
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for UEIC stock?
The financial health rating of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) is expected to grow by 1073% in the next year.