UZIN UTZ SE (UZU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UZU - DE0007551509 - Common Stock
75.5 EUR
-1 (-1.31%)
UZU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 69 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While UZU belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. UZU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UZU had positive earnings in the past year.
UZU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years UZU has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UZU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.83%, UZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.51%, UZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: UZU outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
UZU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.45%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.45%) for UZU is below the current ROIC(9.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 10.51% | ||
| ROIC | 9.24% |
ROA(3y)6.11%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)9.93%
ROE(5y)12.01%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of UZU (6.18%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
UZU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UZU has a Operating Margin of 8.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: UZU outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
UZU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UZU has a Gross Margin of 31.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UZU outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UZU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.18% | ||
| GM | 31.4% |
OM growth 3Y-4.72%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-6.15%
PM growth 5Y1.59%
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UZU is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for UZU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UZU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, UZU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.86 indicates that UZU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.86, UZU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as UZU would need 2.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.23, UZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.14, UZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
UZU has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that UZU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of UZU (1.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that UZU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, UZU is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UZU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.32%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.70% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.69% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UZU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.32%
EPS 3Y-3.67%
EPS 5Y6.7%
EPS Q2Q%47.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%-0.39%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.08% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, UZU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.39%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.93, which indicates a correct valuation of UZU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UZU indicates a rather cheap valuation: UZU is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UZU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.14, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.53 indicates a correct valuation of UZU.
UZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UZU is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
UZU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. UZU is cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UZU is cheaper than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
UZU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.93
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, UZU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
UZU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UZU has a limited annual growth rate of 3.69%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
27.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UZU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
UZU's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.41%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
FRA:UZU (8/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
75.5
-1 (-1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap380.52M
Analysts86.67
Price Target78.54 (4.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.69%
DP27.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.32%
PT rev (3m)10%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
EPS(TTM)5.84
EY7.74%
EPS(NY)5.58
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)8.1
FCFY10.73%
OCF(TTM)10.54
OCFY13.96%
SpS94.45
BVpS55.57
TBVpS48.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.83% | ||
| ROE | 10.51% | ||
| ROCE | 12.61% | ||
| ROIC | 9.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.43% | ||
| OM | 8.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.18% | ||
| GM | 31.4% | ||
| FCFM | 8.58% |
ROA(3y)6.11%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)9.93%
ROE(5y)12.01%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
ROICexc(3y)9.6%
ROICexc(5y)11.27%
ROICexgc(3y)10.99%
ROICexgc(5y)13.14%
ROCE(3y)11.54%
ROCE(5y)13.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.35%
OM growth 3Y-4.72%
OM growth 5Y0.86%
PM growth 3Y-6.15%
PM growth 5Y1.59%
GM growth 3Y1.73%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 138.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
F-Score7
WACC6.42%
ROIC/WACC1.44
Cap/Depr(3y)129.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.32%
EPS 3Y-3.67%
EPS 5Y6.7%
EPS Q2Q%47.96%
EPS Next Y-5.39%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%-0.39%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y23.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.19%
EBIT growth 5Y5.94%
EBIT Next Year48.6%
EBIT Next 3Y18.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.68%
FCF growth 3Y72.64%
FCF growth 5Y16.61%
OCF growth 1Y9.02%
OCF growth 3Y7.76%
OCF growth 5Y6.06%