UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:UTZ - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9180901012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall UTZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated UTZ 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UTZ had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
UTZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
UTZ has a Return On Assets (0.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
UTZ has a Return On Equity (2.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
UTZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: UTZ underperforms 60.67% 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 9.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.91%) for UTZ is above the 3 year average (0.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.59% | ||
| ROE | 2.27% | ||
| ROIC | 1.91% |
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-0.5%
ROE(5y)-3.19%
ROIC(3y)0.94%
ROIC(5y)0.81%
1.3 Margins
UTZ has a Profit Margin of 1.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UTZ outperforms 43.82% of its industry peers.
UTZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of UTZ (4.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UTZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UTZ has a Gross Margin of 35.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: UTZ outperforms 78.65% of its industry peers.
UTZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 35.11% |
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
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
UTZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for UTZ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
UTZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.95. 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 0.95. This is in the lower half of the industry: UTZ underperforms 71.91% of its industry peers.
UTZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.09, UTZ is not doing good in the industry: 75.28% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that UTZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UTZ's Current ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 66.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that UTZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UTZ's Quick ratio of 0.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ outperforms 40.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
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.
UTZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
UTZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.01%.
UTZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1.6%
3.2 Future
UTZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, UTZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.56%
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y12.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
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 accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.27 indicates a correct valuation of UTZ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UTZ is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.22), we can say UTZ is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.49, UTZ is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UTZ is cheaper than 77.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.86), we can say UTZ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UTZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UTZ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as UTZ's earnings are expected to grow with 12.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)19.93
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y12.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UTZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.38, UTZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
UTZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
136.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UTZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP136%
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y12.63%
11.91
-0.23 (-1.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.23%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners16.62%
Ins Owner Change-4.84%
Market Cap1.68B
Analysts78.75
Price Target17.9 (50.29%)
Short Float %6.78%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP136%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.91%
Min EPS beat(2)4.25%
Max EPS beat(2)13.57%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.74%
Min EPS beat(4)4.25%
Max EPS beat(4)16.25%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.98%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)12.13%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.21%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.96%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.69%
PT rev (1m)-2.52%
PT rev (3m)-14.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.49 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.86 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY6.55%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY8%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.75
OCFY6.3%
SpS9.97
BVpS4.97
TBVpS-8.24
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)19.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.59% | ||
| ROE | 2.27% | ||
| ROCE | 2.41% | ||
| ROIC | 1.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.96% | ||
| OM | 4.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.13% | ||
| GM | 35.11% | ||
| 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.95 |
F-Score7
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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 Y12.56%
EPS Next 2Y12%
EPS Next 3Y12.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1.6%
Revenue Next Year0.84%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y151.51%
EBIT growth 3Y89.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year26.52%
EBIT Next 3Y12.51%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-108.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y38.53%
OCF growth 3Y29.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A