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UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:UTZ - US9180901012 - Common Stock

12.52 USD
+0.29 (+2.37%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 4:24:42 PM
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After Hours: 10/20/2025, 4:24:42 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall UTZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated UTZ against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. UTZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. UTZ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: UTZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years UTZ had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.64%, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.48%, UTZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of UTZ (1.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
UTZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.94%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.28%) for UTZ is above the 3 year average (0.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.64%
ROE 2.48%
ROIC 1.28%
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 (1.27%) which 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 of 2.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UTZ outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UTZ has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 34.76%, UTZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% 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 2.88%
PM (TTM) 1.27%
GM 34.76%
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.
UTZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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.
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 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of UTZ (0.93) is worse than 71.26% of its industry peers.
UTZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
UTZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UTZ is outperformed by 73.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.93
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC7.19%
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 1.29. 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 1.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: UTZ underperforms 64.37% of its industry peers.
UTZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that UTZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of UTZ (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.87
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 15.15% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.77% on average over the past years.
UTZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.10%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.08% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.15%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%-10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.95%

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 10.00% 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 Y7.98%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.47 indicates a correct valuation of UTZ.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UTZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say UTZ is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.53, which indicates a correct valuation of UTZ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UTZ is valued a bit cheaper than 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UTZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say UTZ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.47
Fwd PE 13.53
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

UTZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.11
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)21.51
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UTZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.09, UTZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, UTZ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%

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

131.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UTZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP131.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10%
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 (10/20/2025, 4:24:42 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Inst Owners95.27%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners12.23%
Ins Owner Change1.54%
Market Cap1.77B
Analysts80
Price Target17.44 (39.3%)
Short Float %11.16%
Short Ratio8.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.98%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP131.89%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.061)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(2)2.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)13.57%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.88%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)9.29%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.97%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
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)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.05%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.47
Fwd PE 13.53
P/S 1.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.3
P/B 2.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.11
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY6.07%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY5.78%
SpS10.07
BVpS5.17
TBVpS-7.93
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)21.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.64%
ROE 2.48%
ROCE 1.62%
ROIC 1.28%
ROICexc 1.31%
ROICexgc 5.18%
OM 2.88%
PM (TTM) 1.27%
GM 34.76%
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 Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.4
Cap/Depr 168.62%
Cap/Sales 8.88%
Interest Coverage 1.04
Cash Conversion 88.25%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 0.93
F-Score7
WACC7.19%
ROIC/WACC0.18
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)15.15%
EPS 3Y11.38%
EPS 5Y0.77%
EPS Q2Q%-10.53%
EPS Next Y7.98%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.1%
Revenue growth 3Y6.08%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.95%
Revenue Next Year1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y2.21%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y5.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.64%
EBIT growth 3Y89.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year26.45%
EBIT Next 3Y12.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-296.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.04%
OCF growth 3Y29.94%
OCF growth 5YN/A