UGI CORP (UGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:UGI - US9026811052 - Common Stock
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Overall UGI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UGI against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UGI while its profitability can be described as average. UGI is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. UGI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UGI was profitable.
UGI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UGI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
UGI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
UGI has a worse Return On Assets (2.72%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
UGI has a Return On Equity (8.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.74%, UGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.72% | ||
| ROE | 8.58% | ||
| ROIC | 6.74% |
ROA(3y)-0.62%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)-3.46%
ROE(5y)5.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
UGI has a worse Profit Margin (5.70%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
UGI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UGI's Operating Margin of 15.32% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UGI is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UGI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.51%, UGI is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UGI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.7% | ||
| GM | 49.51% |
OM growth 3Y-23.23%
OM growth 5Y32.8%
PM growth 3Y-42.57%
PM growth 5Y1.3%
GM growth 3Y-8.35%
GM growth 5Y6.63%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UGI is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UGI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UGI has more shares outstanding
UGI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that UGI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.41, UGI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UGI is 15.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take UGI, 15.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 15.70, UGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the high side and indicates that UGI has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.24, UGI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that UGI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.70, UGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
UGI has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that UGI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of UGI (0.56) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UGI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.60%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.76% on average over the past years.
UGI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.54%.
UGI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.6%
EPS 3Y1.11%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-116.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.01%
3.2 Future
UGI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UGI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.7%
EPS Next 5Y3.09%
Revenue Next Year-4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
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 decreasing.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.36, the valuation of UGI can be described as reasonable.
UGI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UGI is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UGI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say UGI is valued rather cheaply.
UGI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01.
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UGI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UGI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UGI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UGI is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UGI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UGI is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UGI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)1.8
EPS Next 2Y2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, which is a nice return.
UGI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.99.
UGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UGI grows each year by 7.58%, which is quite nice.
UGI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
UGI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.58%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
UGI pays out 76.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UGI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP76.79%
EPS Next 2Y2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.7%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.33%
Inst Owner Change0.75%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap7.59B
Analysts82.5
Price Target41.82 (18.4%)
Short Float %4.52%
Short Ratio5.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend1.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.58%
DP76.79%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)55.47%
Min EPS beat(2)21.11%
Max EPS beat(2)89.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.75%
Min EPS beat(4)21.11%
Max EPS beat(4)89.82%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)70.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)47.83%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)29.54%
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)3.14%
PT rev (3m)10.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-65.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 4.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY9.65%
EPS(NY)3.21
Fwd EY9.08%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY16.97%
SpS34.12
BVpS22.68
TBVpS7.64
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)1.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.72% | ||
| ROE | 8.58% | ||
| ROCE | 8.77% | ||
| ROIC | 6.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.26% | ||
| OM | 15.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.7% | ||
| GM | 49.51% | ||
| FCFM | 6.04% |
ROA(3y)-0.62%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)-3.46%
ROE(5y)5.82%
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 3Y-25.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y24.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y29%
OM growth 3Y-23.23%
OM growth 5Y32.8%
PM growth 3Y-42.57%
PM growth 5Y1.3%
GM growth 3Y-8.35%
GM growth 5Y6.63%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 105.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score5
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)160.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)151.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.6%
EPS 3Y1.11%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-116.67%
EPS Next Y4.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.7%
EPS Next 5Y3.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.01%
Revenue Next Year-4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y5.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y1.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.06%
EBIT growth 5Y32.4%
EBIT Next Year60.34%
EBIT Next 3Y22.32%
EBIT Next 5Y24.91%
FCF growth 1Y323.74%
FCF growth 3Y-21.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.66%
OCF growth 1Y77.66%
OCF growth 3Y-7.24%
OCF growth 5Y1.86%