VODAFONE GROUP PLC (VODI.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VODI - GB00BH4HKS39 - Common Stock
1.007 EUR
+0.01 (+1.15%)
Taking everything into account, VODI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VODI was compared to 6 industry peers in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VODI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VODI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VODI was profitable.
VODI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VODI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
VODI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VODI has a worse Return On Assets (-3.24%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
VODI's Return On Equity of -7.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VODI is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
VODI's Return On Invested Capital of 3.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VODI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
VODI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.63%. This is below the industry average of 6.64%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) for VODI is above the 3 year average (2.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VODI has declined.
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.
VODI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VODI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VODI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VODI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VODI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.85, we must say that VODI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.85, VODI is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VODI would need 6.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VODI's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VODI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
VODI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating 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/WACC0.82
WACC4%
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.
The Current ratio of VODI (1.26) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that VODI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.23, VODI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VODI 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, VODI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.66% on average per year.
VODI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.99%.
VODI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.60% yearly.
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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.49% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VODI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.88%
EPS Next 2Y13.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
EPS Next 5Y10.49%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y0.34%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.59, VODI is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VODI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VODI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VODI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say VODI is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of VODI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VODI is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VODI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.39 |
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 | 0.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VODI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)2.23
EPS Next 2Y13.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VODI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, 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 | 4.47% |
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
The earnings of VODI are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VODI will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-42.86%
EPS Next 2Y13.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
FRA:VODI (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.007
+0.01 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.71%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.41B
Revenue(TTM)37.45B
Net Income(TTM)-4169000000
Analysts68.28
Price Target1 (-0.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
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)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.05 | ||
| P/tB | 0.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)0.09
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY359.6%
OCF(TTM)6.42
OCFY637.33%
SpS15.63
BVpS22.02
TBVpS8.06
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)2.23
Graham Number6.3
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%
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 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
WACC4%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 Y11.88%
EPS Next 2Y13.69%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
EPS Next 5Y10.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.6%
Sales Q2Q%29.72%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y2.17%
Revenue Next 5Y0.34%
EBIT growth 1Y33.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.06%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.83%
EBIT Next Year168.13%
EBIT Next 3Y40.81%
EBIT Next 5Y22.16%
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%