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UZIN UTZ SE (UZU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:UZU - DE0007551509 - Common Stock

74 EUR
+1.5 (+2.07%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to UZU. UZU was compared to 66 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year UZU was profitable.
UZU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
UZU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UZU had a positive operating cash flow.
UZU.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUZU.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.95%, UZU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.00%, UZU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU's Return On Invested Capital of 9.59% is amongst the best of the industry. UZU outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for UZU is in line with the industry average of 6.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.45%) for UZU is below the current ROIC(9.59%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.95%
ROE 11%
ROIC 9.59%
ROA(3y)6.11%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)9.93%
ROE(5y)12.01%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)9.76%
UZU.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUZU.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

UZU has a better Profit Margin (6.39%) than 74.24% of its industry peers.
UZU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
UZU has a better Operating Margin (8.90%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
UZU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.14%, UZU is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
UZU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.9%
PM (TTM) 6.39%
GM 32.14%
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%
UZU.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUZU.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

UZU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
UZU.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingUZU.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
UZU.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUZU.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.66 indicates that UZU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of UZU (3.66) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UZU is 2.88, which is a good value as it means it would take UZU, 2.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UZU's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.88 is amongst the best of the industry. UZU outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that UZU is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of UZU (0.11) is better than 87.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 2.88
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC6.38%
UZU.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUZU.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

UZU has a Current Ratio of 1.55. 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 (1.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that UZU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
UZU has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: UZU underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 0.91
UZU.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUZU.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.92% over the past year.
UZU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.70% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.79% in the past year.
UZU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.92%
EPS 3Y-3.67%
EPS 5Y6.7%
EPS Q2Q%13.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%3.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, UZU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.08% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.39%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
UZU.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUZU.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 200M 400M 600M
UZU.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUZU.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

UZU is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.01.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, UZU is valued cheaper than 89.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, UZU is valued rather cheaply.
UZU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.08.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UZU indicates a rather cheap valuation: UZU is cheaper than 80.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UZU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say UZU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.01
Fwd PE 12.08
UZU.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUZU.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

75.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UZU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, UZU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.88
EV/EBITDA 6.39
UZU.DE Per share dataUZU.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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)1.79
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

UZU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, UZU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, UZU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

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
UZU.DE Yearly Dividends per shareUZU.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

30.91% 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.
DP30.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
UZU.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUZU.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
UZU.DE Dividend Payout.UZU.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UZU.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

UZIN UTZ SE

FRA:UZU (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

74

+1.5 (+2.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14
Earnings (Next)11-14 2025-11-14
Inst Owners2.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap372.96M
Analysts86.67
Price Target84.66 (14.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.69%
DP30.91%
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)9.21%
PT rev (3m)9.21%
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)2.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.01
Fwd PE 12.08
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 11.88
P/OCF 8.04
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.53
EV/EBITDA 6.39
EPS(TTM)6.16
EY8.32%
EPS(NY)6.13
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)6.23
FCFY8.42%
OCF(TTM)9.21
OCFY12.44%
SpS96.33
BVpS55.94
TBVpS48.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.95%
ROE 11%
ROCE 13.09%
ROIC 9.59%
ROICexc 10.77%
ROICexgc 12.35%
OM 8.9%
PM (TTM) 6.39%
GM 32.14%
FCFM 6.47%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 2.88
Debt/EBITDA 0.46
Cap/Depr 69.46%
Cap/Sales 3.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 71.59%
Profit Quality 101.26%
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 3.66
F-Score6
WACC6.38%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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)29.92%
EPS 3Y-3.67%
EPS 5Y6.7%
EPS Q2Q%13.06%
EPS Next Y-5.39%
EPS Next 2Y1.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%3.91%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.64%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y17.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.19%
EBIT growth 5Y5.94%
EBIT Next Year48.6%
EBIT Next 3Y18.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y373.49%
FCF growth 3Y72.64%
FCF growth 5Y16.61%
OCF growth 1Y25.73%
OCF growth 3Y7.76%
OCF growth 5Y6.06%