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VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VOD - US92857W3088 - ADR

13.21 USD
-0.02 (-0.15%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM
13.2713 USD
+0.06 (+0.46%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VOD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VOD against 22 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. While VOD seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VOD 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 VOD was profitable.
In the past year VOD had a positive cash flow from operations.
VOD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VOD had a positive operating cash flow.
VOD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVOD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

VOD has a worse Return On Assets (-3.24%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VOD (-7.90%) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
VOD has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
VOD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.95%. This is below the industry average of 6.45%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.69%) for VOD is above the 3 year average (2.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.24%
ROE -7.9%
ROIC 3.69%
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.95%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
VOD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVOD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.19%, VOD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
VOD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.43%, VOD is not doing good in the industry: 77.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VOD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.43%
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y-6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.02%
VOD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVOD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VOD is destroying value.
VOD has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
VOD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VOD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VOD Yearly Shares OutstandingVOD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VOD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVOD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.66, we must say that VOD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VOD's Altman-Z score of -0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VOD is 6.72, which is on the high side as it means it would take VOD, 6.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VOD has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.72) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VOD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 6.72
Altman-Z -0.66
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC5.86%
VOD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVOD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.26, VOD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
VOD has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VOD (1.23) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.23
VOD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVOD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.33%.
Measured over the past 5 years, VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.84% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VOD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.99% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y5.84%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%

3.2 Future

VOD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.41% yearly.
VOD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.68%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y11.06%
EPS Next 5Y13.41%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%

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.
VOD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVOD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
VOD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVOD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.76, VOD is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VOD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say VOD is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of VOD.
VOD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
VOD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.76
Fwd PE 11.48
VOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOD is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VOD is valued cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.39
EV/EBITDA 3.29
VOD Per share dataVOD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)2.36
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y11.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.03%, VOD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, VOD has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, VOD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of VOD decreases each year by -4.17%.
VOD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VOD Yearly Dividends per shareVOD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of VOD are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VOD will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-27.44%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y11.06%
VOD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVOD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B -5B 10B

VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR

NASDAQ:VOD (12/31/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 13.2713 +0.06 (+0.46%)

13.21

-0.02 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05
Inst Owners59.71%
Inst Owner Change-3.2%
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.49B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts54.81
Price Target12.71 (-3.79%)
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.03%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
DP-27.44%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)7.73%
PT rev (3m)8.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.76
Fwd PE 11.48
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 3.39
P/OCF 1.81
P/B 0.51
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 3.29
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY7.27%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY8.71%
FCF(TTM)3.9
FCFY29.5%
OCF(TTM)7.31
OCFY55.3%
SpS18.46
BVpS26
TBVpS9.52
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)2.36
Graham Number23.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.24%
ROE -7.9%
ROCE 4.67%
ROIC 3.69%
ROICexc 4.47%
ROICexgc 7.24%
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.43%
FCFM 21.11%
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.95%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.44%
ROICexc(5y)3.51%
ROICexgc(3y)5.61%
ROICexgc(5y)6.14%
ROCE(3y)3.86%
ROCE(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.45%
OM growth 3Y3.5%
OM growth 5Y-6.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y1.02%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 6.72
Debt/EBITDA 2.8
Cap/Depr 59.99%
Cap/Sales 18.47%
Interest Coverage 2.24
Cash Conversion 90%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.23
Altman-Z -0.66
F-Score6
WACC5.86%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)65.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y5.84%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
EPS Next Y6.68%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y11.06%
EPS Next 5Y13.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.65%
EBIT Next 3Y45.04%
EBIT Next 5Y23.96%
FCF growth 1Y-7.75%
FCF growth 3Y-1.3%
FCF growth 5Y-2.36%
OCF growth 1Y-14.42%
OCF growth 3Y-5.26%
OCF growth 5Y-2.42%

VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR / VOD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for VOD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VOD.


What is the valuation status of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of VOD stock?

VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) is expected to grow by 6.68% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VOD stock?

The dividend rating of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.44%.