TELEFONICA BRASIL-ADR (VIV)

US87936R2058 - ADR

9.95  +0.31 (+3.22%)

After market: 9.72 -0.23 (-2.31%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VIV. VIV was compared to 35 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VIV get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VIV is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VIV was profitable.
VIV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VIV has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VIV had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

VIV's Return On Assets of 4.17% is amongst the best of the industry. VIV outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
VIV has a Return On Equity of 7.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIV outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.92%, VIV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VIV is in line with the industry average of 5.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.92%) for VIV is above the 3 year average (4.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.17%
ROE 7.23%
ROIC 5.92%
ROA(3y)4.33%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)7.37%
ROE(5y)7.22%
ROIC(3y)4.9%
ROIC(5y)5.14%

1.3 Margins

VIV has a Profit Margin of 9.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIV outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIV has declined.
The Operating Margin of VIV (13.11%) is better than 62.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIV has remained more or less at the same level.
VIV's Gross Margin of 43.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIV is outperformed by 74.29% of its industry peers.
VIV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.11%
PM (TTM) 9.65%
GM 43.54%
OM growth 3Y3.08%
OM growth 5Y0.57%
PM growth 3Y-4.44%
PM growth 5Y-14.02%
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y-3.35%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VIV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VIV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VIV has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VIV has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that VIV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VIV's Altman-Z score of 1.64 is amongst the best of the industry. VIV outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VIV is 1.88, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VIV, only 1.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VIV has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIV outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that VIV is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.21, VIV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 1.88
Altman-Z 1.64
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC13.86%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that VIV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIV has a Current ratio of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIV outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
VIV has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that VIV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VIV has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIV outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.92

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.08% over the past year.
The earnings per share for VIV have been decreasing by -10.52% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 8.45% in the past year. This is quite good.
VIV shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.08%
EPS 3Y3.01%
EPS 5Y-10.52%
EPS growth Q2Q42.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.45%
Revenue growth 3Y6.5%
Revenue growth 5Y3.69%
Revenue growth Q2Q6.92%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VIV will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.26% on average per year.
VIV is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.9%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%
EPS Next 5Y16.26%
Revenue Next Year6.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.3%
Revenue Next 5Y7.23%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.86, VIV is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VIV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VIV is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.28, VIV is valued a bit cheaper.
VIV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.58.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VIV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VIV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.86
Fwd PE 15.58

4.2 Price Multiples

VIV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VIV is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.48
EV/EBITDA 4.76

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
VIV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VIV's earnings are expected to grow with 17.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VIV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
VIV's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.98.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, VIV pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of VIV decreases each year by -1.15%.
VIV has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of VIV decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

VIV pays out 76.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.2%
EPS Next 2Y11.47%
EPS Next 3Y17.91%

TELEFONICA BRASIL-ADR

NYSE:VIV (5/3/2024, 7:24:54 PM)

After market: 9.72 -0.23 (-2.31%)

9.95

+0.31 (+3.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
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ROE 7.23%
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