BLACKROCK INC (UU2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UU2 - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US09290D1019 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
UU2 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 110 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. UU2 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. UU2 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UU2 had positive earnings in the past year.
UU2 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years UU2 has always been profitable.
UU2 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.44%, UU2 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
UU2's Return On Equity of 13.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UU2 outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
UU2 has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: UU2 outperforms 64.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UU2 is below the industry average of 8.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 13.13% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% |
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
UU2 has a Profit Margin of 30.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: UU2 outperforms 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's Operating Margin of 36.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UU2 outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
UU2's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of UU2 (81.41%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
UU2's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.09% | ||
| GM | 81.41% |
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
The number of shares outstanding for UU2 has been increased compared to 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
UU2 has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. 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.
UU2 has a better Altman-Z score (1.84) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
UU2 has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.11. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UU2 would need 3.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.11, UU2 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that UU2 is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, UU2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
UU2 has a Current Ratio of 2.57. This indicates that UU2 is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
UU2's Current ratio of 2.57 is amongst the best of the industry. UU2 outperforms 81.82% 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 81.82% 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 13.59%, 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 8.07% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 14.23% in the past year. This is quite good.
UU2 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.59%
EPS 3Y3.12%
EPS 5Y8.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.02%
Sales Q2Q%11.59%
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 10.17% on average per year.
UU2 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.71%
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
UU2 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.46.
UU2's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, UU2 is valued at the same level.
UU2 is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.64.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UU2 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
UU2 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 |
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 71.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UU2 is valued a bit cheaper than 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UU2 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
UU2 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.35
PEG (5Y)3.03
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UU2 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.06, UU2 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, UU2 has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
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 49.86% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of UU2 is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.86%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
FRA:UU2 (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
941.1
-4.1 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners82.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap145.80B
Analysts81.82
Price Target930.89 (-1.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
Yearly Dividend17.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.75%
DP49.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.95%
Min EPS beat(2)5.57%
Max EPS beat(2)10.33%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.25%
Min EPS beat(4)3.28%
Max EPS beat(4)10.33%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.07%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.73%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.77%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.44%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.27%
PT rev (1m)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)-14.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 | ||
| P/S | 8.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.3 | ||
| P/B | 3.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.09 |
EPS(TTM)38.47
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)43.49
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)21.87
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)23.35
OCFY2.48%
SpS115.51
BVpS264.8
TBVpS-11.64
PEG (NY)5.35
PEG (5Y)3.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.44% | ||
| ROE | 13.13% | ||
| ROCE | 5.64% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.77% | ||
| OM | 36.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.09% | ||
| GM | 81.41% | ||
| FCFM | 18.93% |
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 | 3.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 62.91% | ||
| 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)13.59%
EPS 3Y3.12%
EPS 5Y8.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.19%
EPS Next Y4.57%
EPS Next 2Y7.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.02%
Sales Q2Q%11.59%
Revenue Next Year16.12%
Revenue Next 2Y10.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y16.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 5Y6.8%
EBIT Next Year29.54%
EBIT Next 3Y4.25%
EBIT Next 5Y5.91%
FCF growth 1Y-12.18%
FCF growth 3Y0.7%
FCF growth 5Y12.32%
OCF growth 1Y-15.01%
OCF growth 3Y0.08%
OCF growth 5Y11.44%