Company Analysis United States Cellular Corporation
1. Summary
Advantages
- The stock's return over the last year (40.05%) is higher than the sector average (18.5%).
- Current debt level 29.76% is below 100% and has decreased over 5 years from 30.39%.
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=1.17%) is higher than the sector average (ROE=-174.47%)
Disadvantages
- Price (60.86 $) is higher than fair price (6.06 $)
- Dividends (0%) are below the sector average (2.87%).
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.2. News
2.3. Market efficiency
| United States Cellular Corporation | Telecom | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | -1.5% | 3% | -0.1% |
| 90 days | 2% | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 1 year | 40.1% | 18.5% | 25% |
USM vs Sector: United States Cellular Corporation has outperformed the "Telecom" sector by 21.55% over the past year.
USM vs Market: United States Cellular Corporation has outperformed the market by 15.08% 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 0.7703% 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 (60.86 $) is higher than the fair price (6.06 $).
Price is higher than fair: The current price (60.86 $) is 90% 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 (30.92).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (63.93) is higher than that of the market as a whole (47.68).
4.2.1 P/E Similar companies
4.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (0.7418) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (3.19).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (0.7418) is lower than that of the market as a whole (22.59).
4.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
4.4. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (0.8838) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (1.59).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (0.8838) is lower than that of the market as a whole (15.21).
4.4.1 P/S Similar companies
4.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (7.5) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (-38.06).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (7.5) is lower than that of the market as a whole (24.31).
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 -15.28% over the last 5 years.
Accelerating profitability: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the average return for 5 years (-15.28%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) is lower than the return for the sector (386.57%).
5.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (1.17%) is higher than that of the sector as a whole (-174.47%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (1.17%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (18.08%).
5.5. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (0.5023%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (2.79%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (0.5023%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (6.49%).
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 (9.31%).
7. Dividends
7.1. Dividend yield vs Market
Low yield: The dividend yield of the company 0% is below the average for the sector '2.87%.
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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