UNUM GROUP (UNM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:UNM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US91529Y1064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to UNM. UNM was compared to 144 industry peers in the Insurance industry. While UNM is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. UNM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. UNM also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UNM was profitable.
UNM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UNM has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years UNM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
UNM has a Return On Assets of 2.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNM outperforms 56.94% of its industry peers.
UNM has a better Return On Equity (14.03%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.80%, UNM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UNM is in line with the industry average of 4.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.64%) for UNM is below the current ROIC(2.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.52% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROIC | 2.8% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)15.21%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of UNM (12.31%) is better than 72.92% of its industry peers.
UNM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UNM's Operating Margin of 17.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UNM outperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
UNM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.31% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y14.4%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y19.13%
PM growth 5Y8.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), UNM is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UNM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UNM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UNM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
UNM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UNM would need 2.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UNM has a Debt to FCF ratio (2.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that UNM is not too dependend on debt financing.
UNM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.69% over the past year.
UNM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.18% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UNM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.82% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.69%
EPS 3Y24.82%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%-3.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%-3.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
UNM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.65%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
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 stable.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.66, the valuation of UNM can be described as reasonable.
70.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UNM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, UNM is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of UNM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNM is valued a bit cheaper than 67.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, UNM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNM is valued a bit cheaper than 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UNM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UNM's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
UNM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UNM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%.
UNM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.51.
UNM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UNM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.77%!
UNM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UNM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
19.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of UNM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP19.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
80.76
+0.3 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.08%
Inst Owner Change2.04%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap14.08B
Analysts78.89
Price Target96.14 (19.04%)
Short Float %1.83%
Short Ratio2.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
DP19.14%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.7%
Max EPS beat(4)6.07%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.51%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.09%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.91%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.22%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.79%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)0.71%
PT rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
EPS(TTM)8.36
EY10.35%
EPS(NY)9.9
Fwd EY12.26%
FCF(TTM)8.23
FCFY10.19%
OCF(TTM)9
OCFY11.14%
SpS73.29
BVpS64.32
TBVpS62.3
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.52% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROCE | 3.56% | ||
| ROIC | 2.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.4% | ||
| OM | 17.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.31% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 11.23% |
ROA(3y)2.4%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)15.21%
ROE(5y)12.31%
ROIC(3y)2.64%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)3.26%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.36%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.47%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.45%
OM growth 3Y14.4%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3Y19.13%
PM growth 5Y8.58%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)108.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.95%
Profit Quality(3y)84.91%
Profit Quality(5y)89.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.69%
EPS 3Y24.82%
EPS 5Y9.18%
EPS Q2Q%-3.77%
EPS Next Y6.65%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.82%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y1.4%
Sales Q2Q%-3.43%
Revenue Next Year2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.12%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
EBIT growth 1Y17.13%
EBIT growth 3Y17.11%
EBIT growth 5Y8.74%
EBIT Next Year-0.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y26.57%
FCF growth 3Y2.8%
FCF growth 5Y-2.7%
OCF growth 1Y26.14%
OCF growth 3Y2.93%
OCF growth 5Y-2.77%