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UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:UTZ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9180901012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

13.47  +0.24 (+1.81%)

After market: 13.47 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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UTZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 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 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UTZ was profitable.
In the past year UTZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years UTZ reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
UTZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of UTZ (0.99%) is worse than 60.67% of its industry peers.
UTZ's Return On Equity of 3.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 43.82% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.69%, UTZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UTZ is significantly below the industry average of 7.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.94%) for UTZ is below the current ROIC(1.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 3.79%
ROIC 1.69%
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

UTZ has a Profit Margin of 1.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UTZ outperforms 52.81% of its industry peers.
UTZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
UTZ has a Operating Margin (3.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
UTZ has a better Gross Margin (34.88%) than 78.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.81%
PM (TTM) 1.94%
GM 34.88%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), UTZ is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, UTZ has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, UTZ has more shares outstanding
UTZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.00, we must say that UTZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.00, UTZ is doing worse than 69.66% of the companies in the same industry.
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 77.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC7.53%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that UTZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UTZ has a Current ratio of 1.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UTZ outperforms 41.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that UTZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.91
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

UTZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, UTZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.77% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.30% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1.6%

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 11.73% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.43%
EPS Next 2Y12.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.98%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.27, the valuation of UTZ can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UTZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say UTZ is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.93 indicates a correct valuation of UTZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UTZ is cheaper than 74.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.17. UTZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 13.93
UTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUTZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as UTZ.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.38
UTZ Per share dataUTZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

UTZ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)22.55
EPS Next 2Y12.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UTZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.63, UTZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, UTZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.86%

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

81.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UTZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP81.92%
EPS Next 2Y12.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%
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

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UTZ BRANDS INC

NYSE:UTZ (6/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.47 0 (0%)

13.47

+0.24 (+1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners93.23%
Inst Owner Change-5.27%
Ins Owners16.62%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap1.90B
Analysts78.75
Price Target16.92 (25.61%)
Short Float %6.79%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.86%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP81.92%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-07 2025-04-07 (0.011)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.28%
Min EPS beat(2)2.99%
Max EPS beat(2)13.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.26%
Min EPS beat(4)2.99%
Max EPS beat(4)16.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.63%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.12%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.21%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.85%
PT rev (1m)-5.44%
PT rev (3m)-12.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.27
Fwd PE 13.93
P/S 1.35
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 20.05
P/B 2.63
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 21.38
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY5.79%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY7.18%
FCF(TTM)-0.27
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.67
OCFY4.99%
SpS10.01
BVpS5.13
TBVpS-8.03
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)22.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 3.79%
ROCE 2.14%
ROIC 1.69%
ROICexc 1.73%
ROICexgc 7.16%
OM 3.81%
PM (TTM) 1.94%
GM 34.88%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y77.46%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.75
Cap/Depr 186.35%
Cap/Sales 9.4%
Interest Coverage 1.39
Cash Conversion 75.85%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 1
F-Score6
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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)30%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
EPS Next Y12.43%
EPS Next 2Y12.8%
EPS Next 3Y11.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1.6%
Revenue Next Year0.98%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y53.15%
EBIT growth 3Y89.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year26.77%
EBIT Next 3Y13.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-111.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.43%
OCF growth 3Y29.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A