UGI CORP (UGI)
US9026811052 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UGI. UGI was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While UGI seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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.
In the past year UGI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years UGI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years UGI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UGI (-0.44%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
UGI has a Return On Equity of -1.41%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UGI underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.56%, UGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.44% | ||
| ROE | -1.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.56% |
ROA(3y)1.71%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)3.34%
ROE(5y)5.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of UGI (15.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UGI has a worse Gross Margin (48.83%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
UGI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 48.83% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-24.35%
GM growth 5Y-13.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UGI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UGI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
UGI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
UGI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UGI has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is a bad value and indicates that UGI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.37, UGI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
UGI has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as UGI would need 16.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UGI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 16.21. This is in the better half of the industry: UGI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
UGI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UGI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.46) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that UGI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.21, UGI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
UGI has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that UGI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UGI has a Quick ratio of 1.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. UGI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.11% over the past year.
UGI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.79% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UGI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.18% in the last year.
UGI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.11%
EPS 3Y2.2%
EPS 5Y0.79%
EPS growth Q2Q17.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.18%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Revenue growth Q2Q-20.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UGI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.96% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UGI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.61%
EPS Next 5Y0.96%
Revenue Next Year-5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.74%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.53%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UGI is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.74.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UGI indicates a rather cheap valuation: UGI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.15, UGI is valued rather cheaply.
UGI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.19.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UGI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.20, UGI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UGI indicates a rather cheap valuation: UGI is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UGI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.75 |
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)3.75
PEG (5Y)9.79
EPS Next 2Y3.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UGI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.00%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.50, UGI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
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 | 6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UGI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.59%!
UGI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UGI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.59%
Div Incr Years17
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
UGI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
UGI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-461.76%
EPS Next 2Y3.02%
EPS Next 3Y1.61%
UGI CORP
NYSE:UGI (5/17/2024, 7:04:00 PM)
After market: 25 +0.23 (+0.93%)24.77
-0.24 (-0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
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Market Cap5.19B
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| Dividend Yield | 6% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 7.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 | ||
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PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)9.79
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -0.44% | ||
| ROE | -1.41% | ||
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| OM | 15.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 48.83% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)11.11%
EPS 3Y2.2%
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EPS Next Y2.06%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.18%
Revenue growth 3Y10.83%
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