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

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VOD - US92857W3088 - ADR

13.53 USD
-0.04 (-0.29%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
13.9 USD
+0.37 (+2.73%)
Pre-Market: 1/7/2026, 4:39:48 AM
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. VOD scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. 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

VOD had positive earnings in the past year.
VOD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VOD 4 years were profitable.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VOD is below the industry average of 6.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.95%) for VOD is below the current ROIC(3.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

VOD has a better Operating Margin (13.19%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOD has declined.
VOD's Gross Margin of 33.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VOD is outperformed by 77.27% of its industry peers.
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

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
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.65, we must say that VOD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VOD has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.65) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
VOD has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.72. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VOD would need 6.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VOD has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
VOD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating VOD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VOD has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 6.72
Altman-Z -0.65
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC5.89%
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 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that VOD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, VOD belongs to the top 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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.33% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VOD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, VOD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
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 14.09, VOD is valued correctly.
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 27.17, VOD is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76 indicates a reasonable valuation of VOD.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VOD.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. VOD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 11.76
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VOD indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOD is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.47
EV/EBITDA 3.32
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)2.11
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y11.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VOD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%.
VOD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, VOD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%

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

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 (1/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

Premarket: 13.9 +0.37 (+2.73%)

13.53

-0.04 (-0.29%)

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 Owners61.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.25B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4.17B
Analysts54.81
Price Target12.71 (-6.06%)
Short Float %0.52%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.97%
Yearly Dividend0.83
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)9.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.09
Fwd PE 11.76
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 3.47
P/OCF 1.85
P/B 0.52
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 3.32
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)3.9
FCFY28.8%
OCF(TTM)7.31
OCFY53.99%
SpS18.46
BVpS26
TBVpS9.52
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)2.42
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 -0.65
F-Score6
WACC5.89%
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 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -27.44%.