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.

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. The financial health of VOD is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VOD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. VOD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VOD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VOD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years VOD 4 years were profitable.
  • VOD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -7.89%, VOD is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • VOD has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOD outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOD is below the industry average of 7.01%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.19%, VOD is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VOD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.43%, VOD is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. VOD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VOD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VOD has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VOD has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VOD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 -0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that VOD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VOD has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.65) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • 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 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.86, VOD is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z -0.65
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.96%
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

  • VOD has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VOD's Current ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VOD outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that VOD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VOD's Quick ratio of 1.13 is fine compared to the rest 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 6.27% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% in the past 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 5Y6.27%
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.11%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.32%
Revenue Next Year6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%

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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.07, which indicates a correct valuation of VOD.
  • 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.74, VOD is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.29, the valuation of VOD can be described as correct.
  • VOD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VOD to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.82), we can say VOD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.07
Fwd PE 12.29
VOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVOD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • VOD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VOD is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.71
EV/EBITDA 3.66
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

  • VOD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)2.4
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%

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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 6.63.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • VOD has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-27.44%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
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 (3/5/2026, 5:29:21 PM)

After market: 14.62 0 (0%)

14.62

-0.41 (-2.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners61.35%
Inst Owner Change-7.27%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.14B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts70.71
Price Target14.31 (-2.12%)
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.5%
Yearly Dividend0.86
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)8.94%
PT rev (3m)21.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.07
Fwd PE 12.29
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 3.71
P/OCF 1.98
P/B 0.55
P/tB 1.75
EV/EBITDA 3.66
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY8.14%
FCF(TTM)3.94
FCFY26.97%
OCF(TTM)7.39
OCFY50.57%
SpS18.68
BVpS26.35
TBVpS8.34
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)2.4
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 -0.65
F-Score6
WACC5.96%
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 5Y6.27%
EPS Q2Q%-14.07%
EPS Next Y9.11%
EPS Next 2Y10.71%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y13.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%7.29%
Revenue Next Year6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y6.04%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y2.37%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.9%
EBIT Next 3Y47.36%
EBIT Next 5Y23.03%
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 9.11% 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%.