VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VODI - Deutsche Boerse Ag - GB00BH4HKS39 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
VODI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. VODI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VODI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VODI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VODI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VODI 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VODI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -3.24%, VODI is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VODI has a worse Return On Equity (-7.90%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.29%, VODI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.63%. This is below the industry average of 6.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.63%) for VODI is below the current ROIC(3.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.63%
ROIC(5y)2.71%
1.3 Margins
VODI has a Operating Margin of 13.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: VODI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
VODI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VODI's Gross Margin of 33.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VODI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VODI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VODI 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, VODI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VODI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VODI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VODI has an Altman-Z score of -0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that VODI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.85, VODI is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VODI is 6.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take VODI, 6.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VODI's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.13 is amongst the best of the industry. VODI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that VODI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.87, VODI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC3.96%
2.3 Liquidity
VODI has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that VODI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.26, VODI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that VODI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VODI has a Quick ratio of 1.23. This is in the better half of the industry: VODI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.33% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.66% on average over the past years.
VODI 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 5Y5.66%
EPS Q2Q%-35.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%29.72%
3.2 Future
VODI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VODI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.67%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
EPS Next 5Y7.89%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y1.25%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.56%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of VODI.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VODI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, VODI is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.07 indicates a reasonable valuation of VODI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VODI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VODI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.19. VODI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VODI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VODI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VODI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VODI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VODI's earnings are expected to grow with 14.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y14.67%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.80%, VODI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, VODI pays a better dividend. On top of this VODI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VODI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VODI decreases each year by -4.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
VODI has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-42.86%
EPS Next 2Y14.67%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
FRA:VODI (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.928
-0.01 (-1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners57.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.27B
Analysts69.29
Price Target0.97 (4.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.17%
DP-42.86%
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)-1.94%
PT rev (3m)-3.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.04 | ||
| P/tB | 0.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY8.62%
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY9.93%
FCF(TTM)3.54
FCFY381.7%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY676.49%
SpS15.29
BVpS21.54
TBVpS7.88
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)2.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.24% | ||
| ROE | -7.9% | ||
| ROCE | 4.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.45% | ||
| OM | 13.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.43% | ||
| FCFM | 23.16% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)4.22%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)2.63%
ROIC(5y)2.71%
ROICexc(3y)3.06%
ROICexc(5y)3.12%
ROICexgc(3y)5%
ROICexgc(5y)5.47%
ROCE(3y)3.86%
ROCE(5y)3.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.2%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.85 |
F-Score6
WACC3.96%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 5Y5.66%
EPS Q2Q%-35.56%
EPS Next Y16.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.67%
EPS Next 3Y14.16%
EPS Next 5Y7.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%29.72%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y1.37%
Revenue Next 3Y1.25%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.56%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year161.76%
EBIT Next 3Y40.87%
EBIT Next 5Y21.93%
FCF growth 1Y-10.55%
FCF growth 3Y-1.3%
FCF growth 5Y-2.36%
OCF growth 1Y-7.15%
OCF growth 3Y-5.26%
OCF growth 5Y-2.42%