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UNIT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. UNIT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, UNIT is valued expensive at the moment. Finally UNIT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UNIT had negative earnings in the past year.
UNIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years UNIT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
UNIT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.13%, UNIT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UNIT (232.95%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of UNIT (4.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNIT is significantly above the industry average of 6.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.37%) for UNIT is well above the current ROIC(4.17%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.13% | ||
| ROE | 232.95% | ||
| ROIC | 4.17% |
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-2.5%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.37%
ROIC(5y)12.57%
1.3 Margins
UNIT has a Profit Margin of 98.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNIT outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
UNIT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UNIT's Operating Margin of 36.09% is amongst the best of the industry. UNIT outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNIT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 98.46% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.78%
OM growth 5Y5.53%
PM growth 3Y-11.11%
PM growth 5Y58.02%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNIT is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNIT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UNIT has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UNIT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.12, we must say that UNIT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.12, UNIT is not doing good in the industry: 81.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
UNIT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 13.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UNIT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (13.64) than 86.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 13.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.12 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
UNIT has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that UNIT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UNIT has a worse Current ratio (0.82) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
UNIT has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that UNIT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UNIT's Quick ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNIT is outperformed by 72.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for UNIT have decreased strongly by -124.14% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 55.59% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, UNIT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 38.93%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-124.14%
EPS 3Y-1.74%
EPS 5Y55.59%
EPS Q2Q%-497.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.93%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%147.26%
3.2 Future
UNIT is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -39.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 26.87% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-204.71%
EPS Next 2Y-65.31%
EPS Next 3Y-46.3%
EPS Next 5Y-39.2%
Revenue Next Year93.71%
Revenue Next 2Y75.59%
Revenue Next 3Y44.23%
Revenue Next 5Y26.87%
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for UNIT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for UNIT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UNIT is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UNIT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
UNIT's earnings are expected to decrease with -46.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-65.31%
EPS Next 3Y-46.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.03%, UNIT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
UNIT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.38. UNIT pays more dividend than 97.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, UNIT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNIT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.38%.
UNIT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
UNIT pays out 0.00% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-65.31%
EPS Next 3Y-46.3%
6.83
-0.18 (-2.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.59%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.65%
Ins Owner Change-222.96%
Market Cap1.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)1.59B
Analysts72.86
Price Target8.13 (19.03%)
Short Float %5.33%
Short Ratio4.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.38%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-195.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-252.02%
Max EPS beat(2)-138.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-91.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-252.02%
Max EPS beat(4)44.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-48.57%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)7.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.86%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-19.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-111.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-126.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.52 |
EPS(TTM)-0.16
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.45
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.34
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY25.44%
SpS6.74
BVpS2.85
TBVpS-7.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.13% | ||
| ROE | 232.95% | ||
| ROCE | 5.28% | ||
| ROIC | 4.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.51% | ||
| OM | 36.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 98.46% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-2.5%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.37%
ROIC(5y)12.57%
ROICexc(3y)13.7%
ROICexc(5y)12.86%
ROICexgc(3y)16.26%
ROICexgc(5y)16.26%
ROCE(3y)16.92%
ROCE(5y)15.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.21%
OM growth 3Y1.78%
OM growth 5Y5.53%
PM growth 3Y-11.11%
PM growth 5Y58.02%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 13.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 30.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 40.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.12 |
F-Score6
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)131.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-124.14%
EPS 3Y-1.74%
EPS 5Y55.59%
EPS Q2Q%-497.93%
EPS Next Y-204.71%
EPS Next 2Y-65.31%
EPS Next 3Y-46.3%
EPS Next 5Y-39.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.93%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%147.26%
Revenue Next Year93.71%
Revenue Next 2Y75.59%
Revenue Next 3Y44.23%
Revenue Next 5Y26.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.35%
EBIT growth 3Y3.79%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year89.95%
EBIT Next 3Y34.23%
EBIT Next 5Y21.6%
FCF growth 1Y41.02%
FCF growth 3Y-52.87%
FCF growth 5Y-46.34%
OCF growth 1Y13.63%
OCF growth 3Y-9.77%
OCF growth 5Y-9.88%
UNITI GROUP INC / UNIT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UNIT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to UNIT.
What is the valuation status of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of UNIT stock?
UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) stock?
The financial health rating of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UNIT stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) is expected to decline by -204.71% in the next year.