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ULH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ULH while its profitability can be described as average. ULH has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years ULH has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ULH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.22%, ULH is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -6.97%, ULH is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.05%, ULH is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ULH is significantly above the industry average of 6.82%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
ULH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ULH's Operating Margin of 4.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ULH outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
ULH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ULH (37.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ULH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ULH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ULH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that ULH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ULH has a Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: ULH underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
ULH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ULH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: ULH underperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC9.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ULH has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ULH outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that ULH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.32, ULH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ULH have decreased strongly by -69.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ULH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.14% on average per year.
ULH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.55%.
Measured over the past years, ULH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.07% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -36.46% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.97, the valuation of ULH can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ULH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ULH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.85 indicates a correct valuation of ULH.
ULH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ULH is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
ULH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ULH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ULH is cheaper than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ULH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ULH's earnings are expected to decrease with -36.46% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ULH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of ULH dropped by -33.36% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
ULH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.74. ULH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, ULH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ULH decreases each year by -4.84%.
ULH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.73%
Inst Owner Change-1.85%
Ins Owners2.69%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap412.33M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)-40.27M
Analysts45
Price Target17.34 (10.73%)
Short Float %4.98%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.84%
DP-27.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.81%
Max EPS beat(2)37.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-52.56%
Max EPS beat(4)37.51%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)17.64%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)9.21%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)20.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.78%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.14%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.22%
PT rev (1m)-5.56%
PT rev (3m)-39.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-112.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-104%
EPS NY rev (3m)-103.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY10.03%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY5.93%
FCF(TTM)-1.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.43
OCFY47.45%
SpS62.21
BVpS21.95
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number27.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.22% | ||
| ROE | -6.97% | ||
| ROCE | 5.42% | ||
| ROIC | 4.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.06% | ||
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.39% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)9.56%
ROA(5y)7.94%
ROE(3y)25.09%
ROE(5y)23.94%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)14.26%
ROICexc(5y)12.02%
ROICexgc(3y)19.37%
ROICexgc(5y)16.85%
ROCE(3y)18.27%
ROCE(5y)15.5%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.67%
OM growth 3Y23.96%
OM growth 5Y20.97%
PM growth 3Y18.69%
PM growth 5Y23.13%
GM growth 3Y16.36%
GM growth 5Y8.71%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 161.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
F-Score3
WACC9.14%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)222.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.34%
EPS 3Y18.02%
EPS 5Y20.14%
EPS Q2Q%-78.26%
EPS Next Y-100.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.23%
EPS Next 3Y-36.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.55%
Revenue growth 3Y1.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.07%
Sales Q2Q%-7.04%
Revenue Next Year-14.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.98%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-60.1%
EBIT growth 3Y26.16%
EBIT growth 5Y25.89%
EBIT Next Year-2.98%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-644.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.97%
OCF growth 3Y10.49%
OCF growth 5Y-2.57%
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS / ULH FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ULH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ULH.
Can you provide the valuation status for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS?
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.
What is the valuation of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 9.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ULH stock?
The dividend rating of UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS (ULH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.46%.