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Overall UNIT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UNIT against 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While UNIT has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, UNIT is valued expensive at the moment. UNIT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNIT has reported negative net income.
In the past year UNIT had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UNIT reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years UNIT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.13%, UNIT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 6.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.17%) for UNIT is well below the 3 year average (13.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that UNIT had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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's Profit Margin of 98.46% is amongst the best of the industry. UNIT outperforms 97.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNIT has grown nicely.
UNIT has a better Operating Margin (36.09%) than 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNIT is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UNIT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UNIT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNIT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.11, we must say that UNIT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
UNIT has a Altman-Z score of 0.11. This is amonst the worse of the industry: UNIT underperforms 81.08% of its industry peers.
UNIT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 13.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UNIT's Debt to Equity ratio of 13.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNIT is outperformed by 86.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 13.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC7.83%
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's Current ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNIT is outperformed by 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.82) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UNIT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -133.56%.
Measured over the past years, UNIT shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 55.59% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 38.93% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
UNIT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-133.56%
EPS 3Y9.23%
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 -36.86% yearly.
UNIT is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 26.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-156.82%
EPS Next 2Y-72.7%
EPS Next 3Y-48.48%
EPS Next 5Y-36.86%
Revenue Next Year93.79%
Revenue Next 2Y77.91%
Revenue Next 3Y47.1%
Revenue Next 5Y26.87%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for UNIT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year UNIT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| 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 | 10.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of UNIT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as UNIT's earnings are expected to decrease with -48.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-72.7%
EPS Next 3Y-48.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNIT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.03%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.66, UNIT pays a better dividend. On top of this UNIT pays more dividend than 97.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UNIT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
0.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNIT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-72.7%
EPS Next 3Y-48.48%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners163.99%
Inst Owner Change-4.69%
Ins Owners2.66%
Ins Owner Change-217.72%
Market Cap1.52B
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)1.59B
Analysts72.86
Price Target8.13 (27.63%)
Short Float %6.69%
Short Ratio3.25
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)7.46%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.49%
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)-19.88%
PT rev (3m)-19.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-67.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-186.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1279.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.41 |
EPS(TTM)-0.16
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.5
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.34
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY27.28%
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 | 0.11 |
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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)-133.56%
EPS 3Y9.23%
EPS 5Y55.59%
EPS Q2Q%-497.93%
EPS Next Y-156.82%
EPS Next 2Y-72.7%
EPS Next 3Y-48.48%
EPS Next 5Y-36.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.93%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%147.26%
Revenue Next Year93.79%
Revenue Next 2Y77.91%
Revenue Next 3Y47.1%
Revenue Next 5Y26.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.35%
EBIT growth 3Y3.79%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year90.11%
EBIT Next 3Y36.83%
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 for 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.
How financially healthy is UNITI GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) stock?
The dividend rating of UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.