USM:NYE-United States Cellular Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Telecom Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 55.08

Change

+1.48 (+2.76)%

Market Cap

USD 3.10B

Volume

0.20M
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About

United States Cellular Corp is a wireless telecommunications service provider. Its ownership interests include consolidated and investment interests in licenses covering portions of 23 states & total population of 30 million.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 32.60% 97% N/A 95% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 32.60% 97% N/A 95% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 211.19% 100% F 100% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 211.19% 100% F 100% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 23.30% 92% A 60% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 23.30% 76% C+ 50% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.07% 91% A- 73% C
Dividend Return 11.07% 82% B 67% D+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 54.06% 15% F 16% F
Risk Adjusted Return 20.49% 71% C- 44% F
Market Capitalization 3.10B 43% F 75% C

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Telecom Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 60.70 13% 8%
Price/Book Ratio 0.65 87% 90%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.22 10% 59%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.15 20% 56%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 1.47% 28% 31%
Return on Invested Capital 1.11% 16% 28%
Return on Assets 1.00% 19% 32%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.80% 72% 51%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector