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UNITI GROUP INC (UNIT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:UNIT - Nasdaq - US91325V1089 - REIT - Currency: USD

5.8  +0.02 (+0.35%)

After market: 5.7 -0.1 (-1.72%)

Fundamental Rating

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UNIT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Specialized REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UNIT while its profitability can be described as average. UNIT is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UNIT was profitable.
UNIT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years UNIT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years UNIT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
UNIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNIT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M -600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of UNIT (1.18%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
UNIT's Return On Invested Capital of 12.71% is amongst the best of the industry. UNIT outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNIT is significantly above the industry average of 5.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.18%
ROE N/A
ROIC 12.71%
ROA(3y)-0.04%
ROA(5y)-2.5%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.37%
ROIC(5y)12.57%
UNIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNIT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of UNIT (5.30%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNIT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 52.34%, UNIT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNIT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.34%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
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
UNIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNIT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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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.
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.
UNIT Yearly Shares OutstandingUNIT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
UNIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNIT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.55, we must say that UNIT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
UNIT's Altman-Z score of -0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNIT is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.55
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC8.47%
UNIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNIT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

UNIT has a Current Ratio of 0.12. This is a bad value and indicates that UNIT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UNIT (0.12) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.12 indicates that UNIT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UNIT's Quick ratio of 0.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UNIT is outperformed by 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
UNIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNIT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UNIT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 333.33%, which is quite impressive.
UNIT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 57.27% yearly.
UNIT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.44%.
UNIT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)333.33%
EPS 3Y-1.74%
EPS 5Y57.27%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%2.62%

3.2 Future

UNIT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 28.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-67.68%
EPS Next 2Y-42.15%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
EPS Next 5Y45.31%
Revenue Next Year97.32%
Revenue Next 2Y76.68%
Revenue Next 3Y35.02%
Revenue Next 5Y28.01%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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.
UNIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNIT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B
UNIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNIT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 -1 2 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.31, UNIT is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UNIT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UNIT to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.04), we can say UNIT is valued slightly cheaper.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for UNIT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.31
Fwd PE N/A
UNIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNIT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -200 -400 -600

4.2 Price Multiples

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNIT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.86
UNIT Per share dataUNIT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -5 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as UNIT's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y-42.15%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UNIT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

UNITI GROUP INC

NASDAQ:UNIT (7/25/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5.7 -0.1 (-1.72%)

5.8

+0.02 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustrySpecialized REITs
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners88.27%
Inst Owner Change0.14%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change8.71%
Market Cap1.42B
Analysts75
Price Target6.17 (6.38%)
Short Float %5.31%
Short Ratio6.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.28%
DP116.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.15%
Max EPS beat(2)44.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-50.15%
Max EPS beat(4)44.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-50.12%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.77%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.57%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.19%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-94.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-84.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.31
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.86
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.86
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY25.92%
SpS4.78
BVpS-9.93
TBVpS-11.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.18%
ROE N/A
ROCE 16.09%
ROIC 12.71%
ROICexc 13.02%
ROICexgc 14.7%
OM 52.34%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.72%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.43
Cap/Depr 124.59%
Cap/Sales 33.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 39.61%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.12
Quick Ratio 0.12
Altman-Z -0.55
F-Score7
WACC8.47%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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)333.33%
EPS 3Y-1.74%
EPS 5Y57.27%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
EPS Next Y-67.68%
EPS Next 2Y-42.15%
EPS Next 3Y-8.2%
EPS Next 5Y45.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.97%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%2.62%
Revenue Next Year97.32%
Revenue Next 2Y76.68%
Revenue Next 3Y35.02%
Revenue Next 5Y28.01%
EBIT growth 1Y4.11%
EBIT growth 3Y3.79%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year114.76%
EBIT Next 3Y34.14%
EBIT Next 5Y25.54%
FCF growth 1Y28.89%
FCF growth 3Y-52.87%
FCF growth 5Y-46.34%
OCF growth 1Y-10.31%
OCF growth 3Y-9.77%
OCF growth 5Y-9.88%