Universal Safety Products, Inc. (UUU) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Industrials · Security & Protection Services
EV/EBITDA
↓
23.59
↓-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 31.25
30Y Low6.2·High55.7
P/FCF
↓
N/A
—
5yr avg: 6.98
30Y Low1.2·High95.0
P/B Ratio
↓
2.24
↑+40% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.60
30Y Low0.2·High3.5
ROE
↑
10.2%
↓+242% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.0%
30Y Low-76%·High47%
Debt/EBITDA
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3.73
↓-39% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.11
30Y Low0.0·High14.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
UUU Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Universal Safety Products, Inc. trades at 22.8x earnings, 33% below its 5-year average of 33.9x, sitting at the 85th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 11%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $12M | $4M | $4M | $5M | $10M | $16M | $878897 | $3M | $3M | $7M | $10M |
| Enterprise Value | $13M | $6M | $5M | $7M | $13M | $17M | $3M | $5M | $5M | $9M | $9M |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.77 | 8.09 | — | 7.48 | — | 85.99 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.49 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.50 | 0.89 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.48 | 0.69 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.24 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 2.12 | 3.31 | 0.20 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.58 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 6.09 | 3.60 | — | 11.25 | 95.04 | 527.62 | 6.29 | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | 6.09 | 3.60 | — | 11.25 | 95.04 | 527.62 | 6.10 | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
UUU EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 23.6x EBITDA, 25% below its 5-year average of 31.2x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 70% 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 | — | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.67 | 0.95 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| EV / EBITDA | 23.59 | 10.39 | — | 6.16 | 52.70 | 55.73 | — | 22.12 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 33.21 | 14.63 | — | 7.19 | 187.93 | 125.00 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 7.54 | 4.69 | — | 12.05 | 289.41 | 779.09 | 9.14 | — | — |
UUU Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Universal Safety Products, Inc. earns an operating margin of 1.7%, below the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 4.4% to 1.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 10.2% is modest. ROIC of 4.8% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
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 | 29.0% | 29.0% | 28.7% | 28.6% | 30.9% | 32.2% | 25.4% | 31.6% | 30.6% | 29.5% | 27.5% |
| Operating Margin | 1.7% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -10.6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | -6.9% | -9.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.1% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.5% | -39.3% | -7.7% | -15.2% | -14.6% | -15.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.2% | 10.2% | -13.9% | 14.4% | -1.7% | 5.9% | -75.9% | -11.4% | -16.8% | -13.4% | -12.2% |
| ROA | 5.5% | 5.5% | -8.3% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 3.4% | -42.9% | -7.1% | -12.1% | -11.2% | -11.1% |
| ROIC | 4.8% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% | -12.6% | 1.1% | -3.6% | -4.5% | -5.8% |
| ROCE | 8.2% | 8.2% | -11.1% | 18.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% | -19.1% | 1.6% | -5.4% | -6.4% | -7.8% |
UUU Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Universal Safety Products, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.7x, which is moderately leveraged (15% above the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $2M ($2M total debt minus $348074 cash). Interest coverage of just 1.5x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.80 | 0.27 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.02 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.73 | 3.73 | — | 1.57 | 14.91 | 4.24 | — | 8.95 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.34 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.70 | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.14 | -0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.12 | 3.12 | — | 1.44 | 13.15 | 3.70 | — | 7.14 | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 1.45 | 1.09 | — | 0.80 | 194.37 | 251.47 | 2.86 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.53 | 1.53 | -3.63 | 4.09 | 0.47 | 1.54 | -3.81 | 0.39 | -3.41 | -15.46 | -45.89 |
UUU Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.11x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.46x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.80x to 2.11x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.23 | 2.80 | 1.68 | 4.28 | 2.86 | 1.29 | 1.43 | 1.86 | 3.10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | 1.46 | 0.93 | 1.39 | 0.73 | 1.82 | 0.98 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.72 | 1.27 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.40 | 2.34 | 2.64 | 1.70 | 2.34 | 1.81 | 0.93 | 0.79 | 0.77 | 0.74 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.53 | 5.53 | 2.93 | 3.90 | 2.17 | 2.84 | 2.16 | 1.76 | 1.88 | 2.11 | 2.57 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 65.92 | 57.98 | 60.31 | 76.36 | 53.82 | 60.32 | 62.58 | 70.80 | 58.50 | 51.26 |
UUU Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Universal Safety Products, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 4.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.4% | 12.4% | — | 13.4% | — | 1.2% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 16.4% | 27.8% | — | 8.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 15.9% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M |
Peer Comparison
Compare UUU with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UUUYou | $12M | 22.8 | 23.6 | — | 29.0% | 1.7% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 3.7 |
 MSA | $6B | 23.2 | 14.4 | 21.6 | 46.5% | 21.4% | 22.2% | 17.9% | 1.3 |
 AMSF | $589M | 12.7 | 8.8 | 66.0 | 46.4% | 18.6% | 18.5% | 21.9% | 0.0 |
 SPXC | $12B | 48.0 | 24.5 | 50.5 | 36.7% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 1.0 |
 HON | $145B | 31.1 | 21.0 | 26.9 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
 MMM | $84B | 26.8 | 16.8 | 60.0 | 39.6% | 18.3% | 75.2% | 28.1% | 2.4 |
 GNSS | $74M | -4.1 | — | — | 41.6% | -41.2% | -183.6% | -56.7% | — |
 LAKE | $99M | -3.8 | — | — | 32.9% | -8.1% | -18.4% | -7.2% | — |
 CODA | $113M | 27.0 | 14.3 | 18.7 | 66.5% | 17.1% | 7.4% | 11.2% | 0.1 |
 KRMD | $179M | -68.3 | — | — | 60.3% | -7.2% | -15.6% | -19.5% | — |
 GWW | $64B | 38.6 | 22.8 | 48.4 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.9 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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UUU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UUU stock.
What is Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 22.8x. The historical average is 20.2x. This places it at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
What is Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 23.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 25.4x.
What is Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s ROE?
Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 10.2%. The historical average is -1.9%.
Is UUU stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Universal Safety Products, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 22.8x. This is at the 85th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s profit margins?
Universal Safety Products, Inc. has 29.0% gross margin and 1.7% operating margin.
How much debt does Universal Safety Products, Inc. have?
Universal Safety Products, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.