UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ULS - US9037311076 - Common Stock
78.4 USD
+0.87 (+1.12%)
ULS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ULS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ULS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes ULS very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ULS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ULS had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
ULS has a better Return On Assets (11.19%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
ULS's Return On Equity of 29.92% is amongst the best of the industry. ULS outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
ULS's Return On Invested Capital of 18.62% is amongst the best of the industry. ULS outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
ULS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.03%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.62%) for ULS is above the 3 year average (17.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | 29.92% | ||
| ROIC | 18.62% |
ROA(3y)10.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)34.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.08%, ULS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ULS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ULS (16.71%) is better than 81.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ULS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.53%, ULS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
ULS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.08% | ||
| GM | 48.53% |
OM growth 3Y12.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ULS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ULS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ULS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.95 indicates that ULS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ULS (6.95) is better than 90.80% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ULS is 1.67, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ULS, only 1.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.67, ULS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that ULS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ULS (0.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Although ULS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
ULS has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, ULS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ULS has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that ULS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ULS has a Quick ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ULS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.76%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, ULS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.14% on average per year.
ULS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.17%.
Measured over the past years, ULS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.76%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ULS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.45% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ULS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.05%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ULS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.06.
ULS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ULS is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ULS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say ULS is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.63, the valuation of ULS can be described as expensive.
63.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ULS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ULS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.66), we can say ULS is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ULS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ULS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ULS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
ULS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ULS's earnings are expected to grow with 13.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.67%, ULS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ULS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.55.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.67, ULS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
5.2 History
ULS is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
31.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ULS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.19%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
NYSE:ULS (12/17/2025, 9:37:54 AM)
78.4
+0.87 (+1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.05%
Inst Owner Change5.72%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.87B
Net Income(TTM)327.00M
Analysts76
Price Target92.16 (17.55%)
Short Float %5.43%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP31.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(2)5.18%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.81%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.13%
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)25.08%
PT rev (3m)26.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.63 | ||
| P/S | 5.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.11 | ||
| P/B | 14.41 | ||
| P/tB | 59.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.61 |
EPS(TTM)1.74
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY2.66%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY3.69%
SpS14.69
BVpS5.44
TBVpS1.31
PEG (NY)2.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | 29.92% | ||
| ROCE | 22.86% | ||
| ROIC | 18.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.06% | ||
| OM | 16.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.08% | ||
| GM | 48.53% | ||
| FCFM | 12.33% |
ROA(3y)10.64%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)34.54%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.31%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)39.69%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.91%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.96%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.95%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y12.18%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y8.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.86 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
F-Score8
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)132.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)7.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)85.32%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.76%
EPS 3Y13.14%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y17.25%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3Y13.87%
EPS Next 5Y15.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y6.05%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y14.65%
EBIT growth 3Y17.2%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year63.46%
EBIT Next 3Y25.19%
EBIT Next 5Y20.45%
FCF growth 1Y13.89%
FCF growth 3Y-2.95%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.21%
OCF growth 3Y7.57%
OCF growth 5YN/A
UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A / ULS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ULS.
What is the valuation status of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) stock?
UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) stock?
The financial health rating of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) stock?
The dividend rating of UL SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A (ULS) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 31.19%.