UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC (UEIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:UEIC - US9134831034 - Common Stock
3.01 USD
-0.12 (-3.83%)
UEIC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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
UEIC had positive earnings in the past year.
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 75.41% of its industry peers.
UEIC's Return On Equity of -10.72% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UEIC is outperformed by 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
With a Gross Margin value of 29.15%, UEIC perfoms like the industry average, 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.
UEIC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
UEIC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UEIC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.73 indicates that UEIC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
UEIC has a Altman-Z score of 2.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UEIC outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
UEIC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.33. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UEIC (1.33) is better than 75.41% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UEIC (0.20) is better than 65.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.3%
2.3 Liquidity
UEIC has a Current Ratio of 1.62. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.62, UEIC is doing worse than 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
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 55.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 409.09% over the past year.
The earnings per share for UEIC have been decreasing by -64.53% on average. This is quite bad
UEIC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.08%.
UEIC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -12.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)409.09%
EPS 3Y-82.26%
EPS 5Y-64.53%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.12%
Sales Q2Q%-11.29%
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.
UEIC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.21% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UEIC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.85.
68.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UEIC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. UEIC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 52.70, the valuation of UEIC can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UEIC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: UEIC is more expensive than 68.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UEIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say UEIC is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 52.7 |
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.
98.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UEIC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.5 |
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
UEIC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:UEIC (11/13/2025, 2:14:56 PM)
3.01
-0.12 (-3.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.1%
Inst Owner Change2.48%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change14.92%
Market Cap40.15M
Revenue(TTM)394.88M
Net Income(TTM)-16.37M
Analysts45.71
Price Target6.63 (120.27%)
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 | 8.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 52.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY11.3%
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY1.9%
FCF(TTM)1.7
FCFY56.46%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY74.34%
SpS30.17
BVpS11.45
TBVpS9.73
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.36
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 | 2.73 |
F-Score8
WACC10.3%
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)409.09%
EPS 3Y-82.26%
EPS 5Y-64.53%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y1073%
EPS Next 2Y69%
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%-11.29%
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.