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UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ULH - US91388P1057 - Common Stock

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-0.85 (-4.99%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

ULH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. ULH has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ULH has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ULH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ULH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • ULH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • ULH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ULH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFULH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • ULH has a Return On Assets of -2.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ULH underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • ULH has a worse Return On Equity (-6.97%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ULH (4.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ULH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.66%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.92%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (13.66%) for ULH is well above the current ROIC(4.05%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.22%
ROE -6.97%
ROIC 4.05%
ROA(3y)9.56%
ROA(5y)7.94%
ROE(3y)25.09%
ROE(5y)23.94%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ULH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICULH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 4.94%, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 37.39%, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.94%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.39%
OM growth 3Y23.96%
OM growth 5Y20.97%
PM growth 3Y18.69%
PM growth 5Y23.13%
GM growth 3Y16.36%
GM growth 5Y8.71%
ULH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsULH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ULH is creating some value.
  • ULH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, ULH has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for ULH is higher compared to a year ago.
ULH Yearly Shares OutstandingULH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ULH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsULH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • ULH has an Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that ULH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.75, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ULH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • ULH's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ULH is outperformed by 73.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC9.28%
ULH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFULH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • ULH has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ULH has a Current ratio (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • ULH has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.32, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
ULH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesULH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ULH have decreased strongly by -69.34% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, ULH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.55% in the last year.
  • ULH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.34%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-78.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-7.04%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, ULH will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -36.46% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ULH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-100.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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.
ULH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesULH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ULH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesULH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of ULH.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ULH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say ULH is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.42 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ULH.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULH to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say ULH is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.31
Fwd PE 17.42
ULH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsULH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ULH indicates a rather cheap valuation: ULH is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.36
ULH Per share dataULH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of ULH may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -36.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%.
  • ULH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.69. ULH pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ULH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ULH decreases each year by -4.84%.
  • ULH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • ULH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
ULH Yearly Dividends per shareULH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • ULH has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The Dividend Rate of ULH has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-27.46%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
ULH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendULH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS / ULH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ULH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ULH.


What is the valuation status for ULH stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ULH stock?

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ULH stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 10.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.


How sustainable is the dividend of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) stock?

The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.46%.