UNITED STATES CELLULAR C - USM 6 1/4 09/01/69 (UZD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:UZD - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9116847024 - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to UZD. UZD was compared to 21 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. While UZD seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. UZD does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year UZD was profitable.
In the past year UZD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years UZD 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UZD had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.38%, UZD is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of UZD (-0.85%) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.10%, UZD is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UZD is significantly below the industry average of 6.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.10%) for UZD is above the 3 year average (1.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -0.85% | ||
| ROIC | 1.1% |
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)0.32%
ROE(5y)1.91%
ROIC(3y)1.05%
ROIC(5y)1.3%
1.3 Margins
With a Operating Margin value of 3.58%, UZD is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UZD has grown nicely.
UZD has a Gross Margin of 57.26%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UZD outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UZD has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 57.26% |
OM growth 3Y-6.02%
OM growth 5Y3.54%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.86%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UZD is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for UZD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UZD has less shares outstanding
UZD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that UZD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
UZD has a Altman-Z score (1.06) which is in line with its industry peers.
UZD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as UZD would need 8.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
UZD's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UZD outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that UZD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UZD (0.62) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC7.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.70 indicates that UZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.70, UZD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that UZD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UZD has a better Quick ratio (1.48) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UZD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.46%.
UZD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.19% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.11% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UZD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.46%
EPS 3Y-26.25%
EPS 5Y-13.19%
EPS Q2Q%5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.29%
Sales Q2Q%-6.21%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UZD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.56% on average per year.
UZD is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.94%
EPS Next 2Y25.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%
EPS Next 5Y31.56%
Revenue Next Year-2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.31%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
UZD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.08.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UZD is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of UZD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.46), we can say UZD is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.09, the valuation of UZD can be described as rather expensive.
UZD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. UZD is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
UZD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UZD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UZD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
UZD's earnings are expected to grow with 21.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.36%, UZD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.75, UZD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, UZD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
5.2 History
UZD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
UZD has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y25.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%
UNITED STATES CELLULAR C - USM 6 1/4 09/01/69
NYSE:UZD (7/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 24.54 0 (0%)24.54
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.09B
Analysts75.56
Price Target26.28 (7.09%)
Short Float %0.31%
Short Ratio0.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)76.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.44%
Max EPS beat(2)192.83%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)73.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.44%
Max EPS beat(4)192.83%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)113.75%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)56.53%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)47.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.57%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.52%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.02%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)-9.68%
PT rev (3m)1.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.45 | ||
| P/tB | 521.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY2.93%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)4.15
FCFY16.92%
OCF(TTM)9.88
OCFY40.27%
SpS43.66
BVpS53.94
TBVpS0.05
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.38% | ||
| ROE | -0.85% | ||
| ROCE | 1.39% | ||
| ROIC | 1.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.19% | ||
| OM | 3.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 57.26% | ||
| FCFM | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)0.13%
ROA(5y)0.85%
ROE(3y)0.32%
ROE(5y)1.91%
ROIC(3y)1.05%
ROIC(5y)1.3%
ROICexc(3y)1.07%
ROICexc(5y)1.37%
ROICexgc(3y)2.08%
ROICexgc(5y)2.45%
ROCE(3y)1.33%
ROCE(5y)1.64%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.33%
OM growth 3Y-6.02%
OM growth 5Y3.54%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.86%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.45% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score5
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)121.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)166.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)28.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.46%
EPS 3Y-26.25%
EPS 5Y-13.19%
EPS Q2Q%5%
EPS Next Y15.94%
EPS Next 2Y25.09%
EPS Next 3Y21.15%
EPS Next 5Y31.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.29%
Sales Q2Q%-6.21%
Revenue Next Year-2.84%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.78%
EBIT growth 5Y2.21%
EBIT Next Year19886.2%
EBIT Next 3Y467.35%
EBIT Next 5Y183.49%
FCF growth 1Y406.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.47%
OCF growth 3Y3.26%
OCF growth 5Y4.05%