BLACKROCK INC (UU2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UU2 - US09290D1019 - Common Stock
984.2 EUR
+17.1 (+1.77%)
Taking everything into account, UU2 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UU2 was compared to 107 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of UU2 get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. UU2 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UU2 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UU2 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years UU2 has been profitable.
UU2 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UU2 (4.37%) is better than 69.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.03%, UU2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.31%, UU2 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.18% of the companies in the same industry.
UU2 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.47%. This is below the industry average of 9.03%.
| 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 77.68% of its industry peers.
UU2's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UU2 has a Operating Margin of 35.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: UU2 outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UU2 has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 81.32%, UU2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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
Compared to 1 year ago, UU2 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that UU2 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.84, UU2 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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 77.68% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that UU2 is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UU2 (0.26) is better than 65.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
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 83.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.57 indicates that UU2 has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.57, UU2 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.73% over the past year.
UU2 shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.12% yearly.
UU2 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.45%.
Measured over the past years, UU2 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.02% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, UU2 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.50% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.83%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.16%
Revenue Next 2Y15.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.44, the valuation of UU2 can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UU2 is on the same level as its industry peers.
UU2's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.61, UU2 is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UU2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UU2 is cheaper than 66.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UU2 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UU2 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UU2 is cheaper than 73.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UU2 is valued a bit cheaper than 66.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UU2 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UU2 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%.
UU2's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.04.
UU2's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UU2 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.75%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
UU2 pays out 49.88% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.5%
FRA:UU2 (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
984.2
+17.1 (+1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap152.40B
Analysts81.74
Price Target1008.98 (2.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
Yearly Dividend17.61
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)-2.17%
PT rev (3m)7.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.61 | ||
| P/S | 8.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 41.77 | ||
| P/B | 3.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.39 |
EPS(TTM)40.27
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)45.55
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)21.61
FCFY2.2%
OCF(TTM)23.56
OCFY2.39%
SpS120.02
BVpS273.39
TBVpS-4.81
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)3.01
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 | 1.84 |
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 Y9.83%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
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 Year16.16%
Revenue Next 2Y15.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y13.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 5Y6.8%
EBIT Next Year25.18%
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%