Company Analysis United States Cellular Corporation
1. Summary
Disadvantages
- Price (61.25 $) is higher than fair price (3.68 $)
- Dividends (0%) are below the sector average (3.29%).
- The stock's return over the last year (12.43%) is lower than the sector average (26.75%).
- Current debt level 34.81% has increased over 5 years from 30.39%.
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=-0.8475%) is lower than the sector average (ROE=82.91%)
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.3. Market efficiency
| United States Cellular Corporation | Telecom | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | -2.5% | -2.6% | -0.6% |
| 90 days | -7.1% | 0% | 5.7% |
| 1 year | 12.4% | 26.7% | 9% |
USM vs Sector: United States Cellular Corporation has significantly underperformed the "Telecom" sector by -14.32% over the past year.
USM vs Market: United States Cellular Corporation has outperformed the market by 3.46% over the past year.
Stable price: USM is not significantly more volatile than the rest of the market on "New York Stock Exchange" over the last 3 months, with typical variations of +/- 5% per week.
Long period: USM with weekly volatility of 0.239% over the past year.
3. Summary of the report
4. Fundamental Analysis
4.1. Stock price and price forecast
Above fair price: The current price (61.25 $) is higher than the fair price (3.68 $).
Price is higher than fair: The current price (61.25 $) is 94% higher than the fair price.
4.2. P/E
P/E vs Sector: The company's P/E (63.93) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (51.16).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (63.93) is higher than that of the market as a whole (61.83).
4.2.1 P/E Similar companies
4.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (1.04) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (3.57).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (1.04) is lower than that of the market as a whole (20.82).
4.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
4.4. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (1.42) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (1.82).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (1.42) is lower than that of the market as a whole (16).
4.4.1 P/S Similar companies
4.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (17.63) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (15.56).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (17.63) is lower than that of the market as a whole (27.04).
5. Profitability
5.1. Profitability and revenue
5.2. Earnings per share - EPS
5.3. Past profitability Net Income
Yield Trend: Negative and has fallen by -23.41% over the last 5 years.
Accelerating profitability: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the average return for 5 years (-23.41%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) is lower than the return for the sector (904.99%).
5.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (-0.8475%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (82.91%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (-0.8475%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (43%).
5.5. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (-0.359%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (6.75%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (-0.359%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (23.28%).
5.6. ROIC
ROIC vs Sector: The company's ROIC (3.29%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (7.38%).
ROIC vs Market: The company's ROIC (3.29%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (9.2%).
7. Dividends
7.1. Dividend yield vs Market
Low yield: The dividend yield of the company 0% is below the average for the sector '3.29%.
7.2. Stability and increase in payments
Unstable dividends: The company's dividend yield 0% has not been consistently paid over the past 7 years, DSI=0.5.
Weak dividend growth: The company's dividend yield 0% has been growing weakly or stagnant over the past 5 years. Growth over only 1 year.
7.3. Payout percentage
Dividend Coverage: Current payments from income (10%) are at an uncomfortable level.
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