UNIVERSE PHARMACEUTICALS INC (UPC)

KYG9442G1120 - Common Stock

2.59  +0.08 (+3.19%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, UPC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UPC was compared to 197 industry peers in the Pharmaceuticals industry. UPC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. UPC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

UPC had negative earnings in the past year.
UPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years UPC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: UPC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

UPC has a better Return On Assets (-11.57%) than 72.82% of its industry peers.
UPC has a Return On Equity of -15.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: UPC outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.57%
ROE -15.59%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-3.37%
ROA(5y)11.69%
ROE(3y)-5.07%
ROE(5y)16.43%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 31.93%, UPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
UPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UPC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.93%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.39%
GM growth 5Y-7.46%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UPC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
UPC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UPC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.65, we must say that UPC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.65, UPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
UPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.10. This is a neutral value as UPC would need 5.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UPC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. UPC outperforms 85.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that UPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.14, UPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 5.1
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.53%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that UPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UPC (2.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.43 indicates that UPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.43, UPC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 2.43

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

UPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.45%, which is quite impressive.
UPC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.51%.
Measured over the past years, UPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y2.53%
Revenue growth Q2Q-13.16%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

UPC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: UPC is cheaper than 91.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.79
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

UNIVERSE PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:UPC (5/17/2024, 7:00:01 PM)

2.59

+0.08 (+3.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
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Market Cap9.45M
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ROA -11.57%
ROE -15.59%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.93%
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Asset Turnover0.61
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.14
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Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 2.43
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.51%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
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