(UMG) Universal Music - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: AS • Country: Netherlands • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: NL0015000IY2

UMG: Music, Licensing, Merchandise, Entertainment

Universal Music Group N.V. (AS:UMG) is a global leader in the music industry, operating through three core segments: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. The Recorded Music division focuses on artist development, music licensing, marketing, and distribution across diverse platforms, including digital streaming, physical formats, and live events. It also engages in film and television productions, leveraging its extensive catalog and partnerships. The Music Publishing segment specializes in discovering and supporting songwriters, managing copyrights for musical compositions used in various media, such as films, advertisements, and public performances. The Merchandising & Other segment produces and distributes branded merchandise, including fashion and concert-related products, while also offering brand rights management services to artists and partners.

Headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands, Universal Music Group N.V. was established in 2020 and has become a key player in the global entertainment industry. The companys extensive portfolio includes works from renowned artists and composers, positioning it as a major contributor to the creation, production, and distribution of music and related content worldwide.

Based on the provided data, here is a 3-month forecast:

Price Forecast (3-Month Outlook): - The stock is expected to trade within a range of €22.50 to €25.50, influenced by its current price of €23.96 and the SMA 50 trendline at €26.12. - The SMA 200 at €24.38 suggests potential support at this level, while the ATR of 0.69 indicates moderate volatility. - A breakout above €26.12 could signal further upside, while a drop below €22.50 may indicate a bearish trend. - Average volume of 1,899,611 shares over 20 days suggests moderate liquidity, which could support price stability.

- The forward P/E of 22.12 indicates market expectations of continued growth, though the current P/E of 27.78 reflects elevated valuations. - A price-to-book ratio of 9.54 highlights the markets confidence in the companys intangible assets, such as its music catalog and intellectual property. - The return on equity (RoE) of 54.41% underscores strong profitability, though high valuations may lead to profit-taking in the near term. - The price-to-sales ratio of 3.77 suggests the market is pricing in future revenue growth, particularly from streaming and publishing segments.

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UMG Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 49,758m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Entertainment
GiC Sub-Industry Movies & Entertainment
IPO / Inception

UMG Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 14.3
Fundamental 77.4
Dividend Rating 59.4
Rel. Strength -23.4
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 22.20 EUR
Fair Price DCF 29.25 EUR

UMG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.19%
Annual Growth 5y 26.37%
Payout Consistency 99.0%

UMG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -79.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -13%
Growth Correlation 5y 61.2%
CAGR 5y 1.69%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.05
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.41
Alpha -20.56
Beta 0.577
Volatility 27.97%
Current Volume 1514.2k
Average Volume 20d 1899.6k
What is the price of UMG stocks?
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 24.79 with a total of 1,514,150 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.14%, over one month by -3.69%, over three months by -4.65% and over the past year by -6.29%.
Is Universal Music a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Universal Music (AS:UMG) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 77.37 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of UMG as of April 2025 is 22.20. This means that UMG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.45%.
Is UMG a buy, sell or hold?
Universal Music has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for UMG stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, UMG Universal Music will be worth about 24.4 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 24.79. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -1.41%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 29.4 18.4%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 24.4 -1.4%