VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:VOD • US92857W3088

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This VOD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VOD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VOD was profitable.
  • VOD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • VOD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years VOD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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's Return On Assets of -3.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • VOD's Return On Equity of -7.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • VOD's Return On Invested Capital of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOD outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOD is below the industry average of 6.97%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.60%) for VOD is above the 3 year average (2.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.24%
ROE -7.89%
ROIC 3.6%
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

  • With a Operating Margin value of 13.19%, VOD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VOD has a worse Gross Margin (33.43%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOD has remained more or less at the same level.
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. VOD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VOD is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VOD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VOD has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for VOD is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • VOD has an Altman-Z score of -0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that VOD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.66, VOD is doing worse than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.51. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VOD would need 6.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.51, VOD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of VOD (0.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z -0.66
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.95%
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 1.16 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, VOD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VOD has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is in the better half of the industry: VOD outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.13
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. VOD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VOD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.33%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.48% on average over the past years.
  • VOD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.99%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.33%
EPS 3Y-10.45%
EPS 5Y6.48%
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.72% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.36%
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.75%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 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. VOD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.94, the valuation of VOD can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOD is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of VOD.
  • VOD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, VOD is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.94
Fwd PE 11.82
VOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VOD indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VOD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.67
EV/EBITDA 3.61
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • VOD's earnings are expected to grow with 12.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)2.3
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%

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5. VOD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VOD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%.
  • VOD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.07.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, VOD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%

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 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
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

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VOD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR

NASDAQ:VOD (3/27/2026, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 14.47 -0.02 (-0.14%)

14.49

-0.14 (-0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners62.67%
Inst Owner Change-7.27%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.51B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts69.29
Price Target14.31 (-1.24%)
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio1.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%
Yearly Dividend0.85
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)1.42%
PT rev (3m)15.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.94
Fwd PE 11.82
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 3.67
P/OCF 1.96
P/B 0.55
P/tB 1.74
EV/EBITDA 3.61
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY6.69%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY8.46%
FCF(TTM)3.95
FCFY27.23%
OCF(TTM)7.4
OCFY51.04%
SpS18.69
BVpS26.36
TBVpS8.35
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)2.3
Graham Number23.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.24%
ROE -7.89%
ROCE 4.61%
ROIC 3.6%
ROICexc 4.11%
ROICexgc 6.63%
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 0.86
Debt/FCF 6.51
Debt/EBITDA 2.76
Cap/Depr 59.99%
Cap/Sales 18.47%
Interest Coverage 2.24
Cash Conversion 90%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.16
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z -0.66
F-Score6
WACC5.95%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 5Y6.48%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
EPS Next Y11.36%
EPS Next 2Y12.32%
EPS Next 3Y12.88%
EPS Next 5Y13.72%
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 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.75%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.9%
EBIT Next 3Y47.36%
EBIT Next 5Y23.49%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 11.36% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VOD stock?

The dividend rating of VODAFONE GROUP PLC-SP ADR (VOD) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.44%.