BLACKROCK INC (UU2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:UU2 - US09290D1019 - Common Stock
1029.8 EUR
+24.2 (+2.41%)
Taking everything into account, UU2 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UU2 was compared to 115 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. UU2 has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. UU2 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UU2 was profitable.
UU2 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UU2 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years UU2 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UU2 (4.37%) is better than 70.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.03%, UU2 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.30% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.31%, UU2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UU2 is below the industry average of 8.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.37% | ||
| ROE | 13.03% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% |
ROA(3y)4.49%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)14.15%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.1%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of UU2 (29.69%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UU2 has remained more or less at the same level.
UU2 has a better Operating Margin (35.71%) than 76.52% of its industry peers.
UU2's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UU2 has a better Gross Margin (81.32%) than 77.39% of its industry peers.
UU2's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.69% | ||
| GM | 81.32% |
OM growth 3Y-1.76%
OM growth 5Y-0.2%
PM growth 3Y0.82%
PM growth 5Y0.27%
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UU2 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UU2 has more shares outstanding
UU2 has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
UU2 has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that UU2 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UU2 (1.89) is better than 64.35% of its industry peers.
UU2 has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.29. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UU2 would need 3.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UU2 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.29) than 75.65% of its industry peers.
UU2 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
UU2 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: UU2 outperforms 66.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.57 indicates that UU2 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
UU2 has a Current ratio of 2.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. UU2 outperforms 84.35% of its industry peers.
UU2 has a Quick Ratio of 2.57. This indicates that UU2 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.57, UU2 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UU2 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.73%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, UU2 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.12% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.45% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.02% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.73%
EPS 3Y3.2%
EPS 5Y8.12%
EPS Q2Q%16.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.45%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.02%
Sales Q2Q%12.86%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, UU2 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.87%
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.6%
Revenue Next 2Y15.57%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, UU2 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
UU2's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.55, UU2 is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UU2.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UU2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UU2 is cheaper than 62.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UU2 to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.04), we can say UU2 is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UU2, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UU2 is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of UU2 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)3.15
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UU2 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.63, UU2 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
UU2's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UU2 grows each year by 8.75%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
49.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UU2. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of UU2 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.88%
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
FRA:UU2 (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1029.8
+24.2 (+2.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap159.46B
Analysts81.74
Price Target1010.1 (-1.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
Yearly Dividend17.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.75%
DP49.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.71%
Min EPS beat(2)3.09%
Max EPS beat(2)10.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.62%
Min EPS beat(4)3.09%
Max EPS beat(4)10.33%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.09%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)10.44%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)8.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.77%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.44%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)0.11%
PT rev (3m)8.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.6 | ||
| P/S | 8.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 43.76 | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.39 |
EPS(TTM)40.22
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)45.57
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)21.58
FCFY2.1%
OCF(TTM)23.53
OCFY2.29%
SpS119.87
BVpS273.06
TBVpS-4.8
PEG (NY)2.59
PEG (5Y)3.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.37% | ||
| ROE | 13.03% | ||
| ROCE | 5.46% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 48.31% | ||
| OM | 35.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.69% | ||
| GM | 81.32% | ||
| FCFM | 18% |
ROA(3y)4.49%
ROA(5y)4.02%
ROE(3y)13.7%
ROE(5y)14.15%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.1%
ROICexc(3y)4.85%
ROICexc(5y)4.42%
ROICexgc(3y)56.75%
ROICexgc(5y)64.45%
ROCE(3y)5.66%
ROCE(5y)5.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.2%
OM growth 3Y-1.76%
OM growth 5Y-0.2%
PM growth 3Y0.82%
PM growth 5Y0.27%
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.04%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)85.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.82%
Profit Quality(3y)76.23%
Profit Quality(5y)75.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.73%
EPS 3Y3.2%
EPS 5Y8.12%
EPS Q2Q%16.31%
EPS Next Y9.87%
EPS Next 2Y10.07%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.45%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.02%
Sales Q2Q%12.86%
Revenue Next Year16.6%
Revenue Next 2Y15.57%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y13.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 5Y6.8%
EBIT Next Year24.87%
EBIT Next 3Y4.25%
EBIT Next 5Y5.91%
FCF growth 1Y-0.72%
FCF growth 3Y0.7%
FCF growth 5Y12.32%
OCF growth 1Y-2.06%
OCF growth 3Y0.08%
OCF growth 5Y11.44%