30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Technology · Consumer Electronics
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Universal Electronics Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.9x P/FCF, 56% below the 5-year average of 18.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $50M | $143M | $121M | $266M | $560M | $743M | $737M | $355M | $678M | $953M | $798M |
| Enterprise Value | $73M | $166M | $150M | $308M | $574M | $726M | $752M | $404M | $754M | $952M | $795M |
| P/E Ratio → | -2.04 | — | — | 652.35 | 104.49 | 19.29 | 201.00 | 29.74 | — | 46.78 | 27.31 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.13 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.93 | 1.21 | 0.98 | 0.52 | 0.97 | 1.46 | 1.32 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.32 | 0.93 | 0.67 | 0.99 | 2.03 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 1.35 | 2.67 | 3.41 | 3.09 |
| P/FCF | 7.88 | 22.29 | 10.67 | — | 24.09 | 14.82 | 12.03 | — | — | 145.77 | — |
| P/OCF | 3.40 | 9.62 | 4.79 | 24.34 | 13.90 | 10.13 | 8.65 | 27.65 | 49.18 | 19.41 | 30.58 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Universal Electronics Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 26.6x EBITDA, 18% above its 5-year average of 22.6x. The Technology sector median is 15.7x, placing the stock at a 69% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.57 | 0.95 | 1.18 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 1.32 |
| EV / EBITDA | 26.57 | 59.95 | — | 7.98 | 11.48 | 10.83 | 15.91 | 12.64 | 17.93 | 18.19 | 14.11 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | 21.15 | 24.69 | 19.47 | 49.07 | — | 76.73 | 31.86 | 22.14 |
| EV / FCF | — | 25.89 | 13.29 | — | 24.71 | 14.47 | 12.26 | — | — | 145.67 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Universal Electronics Inc. earns an operating margin of -3.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 2.7% to -3.9% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -14.5% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 28.9% | 28.9% | 23.2% | 28.1% | 28.8% | 28.7% | 22.6% | 20.8% | 23.8% | 25.2% | 27.7% |
| Operating Margin | -3.9% | -3.9% | -20.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% | -0.2% | 1.5% | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | -6.1% | -6.1% | -23.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -14.5% | -14.5% | -43.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% | 13.1% | 1.4% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| ROA | -7.1% | -7.1% | -22.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| ROIC | -6.0% | -6.0% | -24.7% | 3.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.6% | 7.1% | 11.8% |
| ROCE | -8.5% | -8.5% | -35.4% | 5.0% | 7.4% | 11.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 3.7% | 8.7% | 11.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Universal Electronics Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 18.0x, which is highly leveraged (508% above the sector average of 3.0x). Net debt stands at $23M ($50M total debt minus $27M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.54 | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 18.02 | 18.02 | — | 2.81 | 1.50 | 0.59 | 1.87 | 3.18 | 3.28 | 0.95 | 0.89 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.05 | -0.06 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.30 | -0.00 | -0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 8.32 | 8.32 | — | 1.08 | 0.28 | -0.26 | 0.30 | 1.51 | 1.80 | -0.01 | -0.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.59 | 2.62 | — | 0.61 | -0.35 | 0.23 | — | — | -0.10 | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | 23.29 | 3.56 | -0.33 | 4.21 | 19.54 | 570.14 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.53x means Universal Electronics Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.03x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.61 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.82 | 1.42 | 1.36 | 1.22 | 1.50 | 1.47 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 1.15 | 0.88 | 0.84 | 0.74 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.08 | 1.18 | 1.20 | 1.34 | 1.22 | 1.14 | 1.25 | 1.22 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.66 | 2.79 | 3.19 | 3.64 | 4.02 | 3.73 | 3.26 | 3.75 | 3.56 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 117.28 | 104.61 | 83.71 | 81.65 | 84.58 | 73.91 | 91.89 | 80.35 | 70.41 | 73.78 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Universal Electronics Inc. returns 3.9% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 3.4% | — | 2.1% | 3.7% |
| FCF Yield | 12.7% | 4.5% | 9.4% | — | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.3% | — | — | 0.7% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $13M | $13M | $13M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $15M | $16M |
Compare UEIC with 5 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEICYou | $50M | -2.0 | 26.6 | 7.9 | 28.9% | -3.9% | -14.5% | -6.0% | 18.0 |
| NXT | $16B | 30.3 | 22.7 | 25.1 | 34.1% | 21.6% | 38.9% | 62.8% | — |
| BWSN | $2B | -30.7 | 69.6 | — | 24.7% | 3.5% | — | 8.8% | 12.9 |
| BWNB | $2B | -30.5 | 69.2 | — | 24.7% | 3.5% | — | 8.8% | 12.9 |
| FEBO | $12M | -5.9 | — | — | 18.7% | -10.4% | -6.0% | -7.7% | — |
| MSN | $9M | -1.9 | — | — | 8.4% | -52.1% | -19.8% | -30.7% | — |
| Technology Median | — | 25.2 | 15.7 | 17.3 | 49.8% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.0 |
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Start ComparisonUniversal Electronics Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -2.0x. The historical average is 28.7x.
Universal Electronics Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 26.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.5x.
Universal Electronics Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -14.5%. The historical average is 4.6%.
Based on historical data, Universal Electronics Inc. is trading at a P/E of -2.0x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Universal Electronics Inc. has 28.9% gross margin and -3.9% operating margin.
Universal Electronics Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 18.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.