UGI CORP (UGI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:UGI - US9026811052 - Common Stock
31.78 USD
-0.14 (-0.44%)
32.25 USD
+0.47 (+1.48%)
Overall UGI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UGI against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While UGI is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UGI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years UGI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UGI has a worse Return On Assets (2.72%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of UGI (8.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.74%, UGI is doing good in 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's Profit Margin of 5.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UGI is outperformed by 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.
UGI has a Gross Margin of 49.51%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UGI underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
UGI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), UGI is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UGI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
UGI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UGI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
UGI has an Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that UGI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.36, UGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
UGI has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.70. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UGI would need 15.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UGI (15.70) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
UGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UGI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UGI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC6.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that UGI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, UGI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that UGI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UGI has a Quick ratio of 0.56. This is in the better half of the industry: UGI outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.60% over the past year.
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%.
Measured over the past years, UGI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.30% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.09% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.86%
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.32, the valuation of UGI can be described as very 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.
UGI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.02.
UGI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.84.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UGI is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.57, UGI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UGI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UGI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
EPS Next 3Y2.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.70%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, UGI pays a better dividend. On top of this UGI pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UGI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UGI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.58%!
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.
UGI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP76.79%
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
EPS Next 3Y2.7%
31.78
-0.14 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.18%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap6.83B
Analysts85.71
Price Target41.82 (31.59%)
Short Float %5.32%
Short Ratio6.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.7% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 4.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.8 |
EPS(TTM)3.41
EY10.73%
EPS(NY)3.23
Fwd EY10.16%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY6.49%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY18.86%
SpS34.12
BVpS22.68
TBVpS7.64
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.62
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 | 1.36 |
F-Score5
WACC6.5%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 Y3.86%
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
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 3Y20.59%
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%