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UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:UTZ - US9180901012 - Common Stock

10.32 USD
+0.33 (+3.3%)
Last: 11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
10.4 USD
+0.08 (+0.78%)
After Hours: 11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall UTZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated UTZ against 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of UTZ while its profitability can be described as average. UTZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UTZ was profitable.
UTZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UTZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years UTZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
UTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUTZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

UTZ has a worse Return On Assets (0.20%) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.77%, UTZ is doing worse than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
UTZ's Return On Invested Capital of 0.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 43.02% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UTZ is significantly below the industry average of 28.65%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.2%
ROE 0.77%
ROIC 0.75%
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-0.5%
ROE(5y)-3.19%
ROIC(3y)0.94%
ROIC(5y)0.81%
UTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUTZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of UTZ (0.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UTZ has declined.
UTZ has a Operating Margin (1.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UTZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 34.18%, UTZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.66%
PM (TTM) 0.39%
GM 34.18%
OM growth 3Y78.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5YN/A
UTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUTZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UTZ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for UTZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
UTZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UTZ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
UTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingUTZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
UTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUTZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

UTZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
UTZ has a Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: UTZ underperforms 73.26% of its industry peers.
UTZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UTZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 76.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.82
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC7.06%
UTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUTZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

UTZ has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that UTZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UTZ has a Current ratio of 1.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: UTZ underperforms 70.93% of its industry peers.
UTZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UTZ's Quick ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 40.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.8
UTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUTZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.43% over the past year.
UTZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, UTZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.22% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, UTZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.43%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.36%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UTZ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.97% on average per year.
UTZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.96%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
UTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUTZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
UTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUTZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.23, the valuation of UTZ can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UTZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UTZ is cheaper than 73.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say UTZ is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.30, which indicates a very decent valuation of UTZ.
UTZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UTZ is cheaper than 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say UTZ is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.23
Fwd PE 11.3
UTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UTZ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.91
UTZ Per share dataUTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)17.27
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%, UTZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of UTZ dropped by -20.19% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
UTZ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.21.
UTZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%

5.2 History

UTZ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
UTZ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
UTZ Yearly Dividends per shareUTZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

403.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UTZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP403.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
UTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUTZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M -60M -80M
UTZ Dividend Payout.UTZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UTZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UTZ BRANDS INC

NYSE:UTZ (11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 10.4 +0.08 (+0.78%)

10.32

+0.33 (+3.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners95.27%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners12.23%
Ins Owner Change8.35%
Market Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)1.44B
Net Income(TTM)5.62M
Analysts80
Price Target17.29 (67.54%)
Short Float %9.19%
Short Ratio8.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP403.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.061)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)13.57%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.6%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.87%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.48%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.72%
PT rev (1m)-0.88%
PT rev (3m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.23
Fwd PE 11.3
P/S 1.02
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.39
P/B 2.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.91
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)0.91
Fwd EY8.85%
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY6.95%
SpS10.16
BVpS5.12
TBVpS-7.9
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)17.27
Graham Number9.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.2%
ROE 0.77%
ROCE 0.95%
ROIC 0.75%
ROICexc 0.77%
ROICexgc 3.13%
OM 1.66%
PM (TTM) 0.39%
GM 34.18%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-0.5%
ROE(5y)-3.19%
ROIC(3y)0.94%
ROIC(5y)0.81%
ROICexc(3y)0.96%
ROICexc(5y)0.83%
ROICexgc(3y)4.56%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)1.19%
ROCE(5y)1.03%
ROICexgc growth 3Y77.46%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y91.86%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y78.42%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 8.26
Cap/Depr 162.88%
Cap/Sales 8.83%
Interest Coverage 0.57
Cash Conversion 99.74%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 0.82
F-Score6
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC0.11
Cap/Depr(3y)107.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.43%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.52%
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y9.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.36%
Revenue Next Year1.96%
Revenue Next 2Y2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-59.96%
EBIT growth 3Y89.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y12.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-204.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.74%
OCF growth 3Y29.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A

UTZ BRANDS INC / UTZ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for UTZ BRANDS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to UTZ.


Can you provide the valuation status for UTZ BRANDS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of UTZ stock?

UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) is 13.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.01.


Is the dividend of UTZ BRANDS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 403.81%.