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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:UEIC - Nasdaq - US9134831034 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5  +0.23 (+4.82%)

Fundamental Rating

5

UEIC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. The financial health of UEIC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. UEIC may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UEIC had positive earnings in the past year.
UEIC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years UEIC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years UEIC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
UEIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUEIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

UEIC has a Return On Assets of -6.97%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UEIC underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -14.44%, UEIC is not doing good in the industry: 74.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.97%
ROE -14.44%
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
UEIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUEIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of UEIC (28.86%) is better than 60.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UEIC has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for UEIC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.86%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y5.03%
UEIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUEIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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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
UEIC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
UEIC Yearly Shares OutstandingUEIC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
UEIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUEIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

UEIC has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. 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 (2.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UEIC is 1.65, which is an excellent value as it means it would take UEIC, only 1.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UEIC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.65) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that UEIC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.21, UEIC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 1.65
Altman-Z 2.68
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.97%
UEIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUEIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that UEIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UEIC's Current ratio of 1.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UEIC is outperformed by 73.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that UEIC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.04, UEIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.04
UEIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUEIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
Measured over the past years, UEIC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -64.53% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, UEIC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.08% 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)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.98%

3.2 Future

UEIC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 581.00% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UEIC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3011%
EPS Next 2Y581%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.15%
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.
UEIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUEIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
UEIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUEIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.89, which indicates a correct valuation of UEIC.
UEIC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. UEIC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
UEIC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.39.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UEIC is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UEIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.87), we can say UEIC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.89
Fwd PE 5.39
UEIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUEIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UEIC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UEIC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.51
EV/EBITDA 2.95
UEIC Per share dataUEIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UEIC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
UEIC's earnings are expected to grow with 581.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y581%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UEIC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:UEIC (8/12/2025, 3:10:37 PM)

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+0.23 (+4.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners75.5%
Inst Owner Change-7.4%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner Change16.59%
Market Cap65.85M
Analysts82.5
Price Target13.26 (165.2%)
Short Float %1.25%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)54.82%
Min EPS beat(2)20.51%
Max EPS beat(2)89.14%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-103.64%
Max EPS beat(4)89.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)67.99%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)46.45%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)34.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.68%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.68%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.1%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.03%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.96%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.89
Fwd PE 5.39
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 3.51
P/OCF 2.48
P/B 0.44
P/tB 0.52
EV/EBITDA 2.95
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY18.55%
FCF(TTM)1.43
FCFY28.51%
OCF(TTM)2.02
OCFY40.37%
SpS30.02
BVpS11.39
TBVpS9.61
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.97%
ROE -14.44%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.86%
FCFM 4.75%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 1.65
Debt/EBITDA 2.59
Cap/Depr 44.76%
Cap/Sales 1.97%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 221.68%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.04
Altman-Z 2.68
F-Score7
WACC9.97%
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 Y3011%
EPS Next 2Y581%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.12%
Sales Q2Q%7.98%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y80.06%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1185.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y303.74%
FCF growth 3Y-34.96%
FCF growth 5Y-36.37%
OCF growth 1Y-1.08%
OCF growth 3Y-28.34%
OCF growth 5Y-29.53%