(UMG) Universal Music - Ratings and Ratios

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

Recorded Music, Music Publishing, Merchandise

UMG EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of UMG over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.05, "2020-06": 0.41, "2020-09": 0.17, "2020-12": 0.23, "2021-03": 0.07, "2021-06": 0.17, "2021-09": 0.12, "2021-12": 0.24, "2022-03": 0.07, "2022-06": 0.13, "2022-09": 0.15, "2022-12": 0.3, "2023-03": 0.17, "2023-06": 0.34, "2023-09": 0.17, "2023-12": 0.34, "2024-03": 0.25, "2024-06": 0.25, "2024-09": 0.32, "2024-12": 0.63,

UMG Revenue

Revenue of UMG over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 1769, 2020-06: 3459, 2020-09: 1986.5, 2020-12: 3973, 2021-03: 1809, 2021-06: 3831, 2021-09: 2336.5, 2021-12: 4673, 2022-03: 2367, 2022-06: 4734, 2022-09: 2803, 2022-12: 5606, 2023-03: 2574, 2023-06: 5148, 2023-09: 2980, 2023-12: 5960, 2024-03: 2763, 2024-06: 2763, 2024-09: 3154, 2024-12: 6308,

Description: UMG Universal Music

Universal Music Group N.V. is a global music company with a diversified business model, operating through three main segments: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. The company discovers and develops recording artists and songwriters, licenses and distributes music across various formats and platforms, and engages in live events, sponsorship, film, and television operations.

The Recorded Music segment is a key driver of the companys revenue, with a focus on discovering and developing new artists, as well as promoting and distributing their music. The Music Publishing segment owns and administers the copyright for musical compositions, generating revenue through royalties and licensing fees. The Merchandising & Other segment produces and sells branded products, such as artist merchandise, and offers brand rights management services.

From a financial perspective, Universal Music Group N.V. has a market capitalization of approximately €48.8 billion, indicating a significant presence in the global music industry. The companys price-to-earnings ratio is around 23.61, with a forward P/E of 25.91, suggesting a moderate valuation. The return on equity (RoE) is a robust 67.18%, indicating a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for Universal Music Group N.V. include revenue growth, driven by the increasing demand for streaming services, artist roster and talent acquisition, and the companys ability to adapt to changing consumer behavior and technological advancements. Other relevant KPIs include the companys market share in the global recorded music market, the average revenue per user (ARPU) from its streaming services, and the effectiveness of its merchandising and brand management operations.

To further analyze the companys prospects, it is essential to examine its competitive position within the music industry, its ability to innovate and respond to changing market trends, and its financial performance relative to its peers. By examining these factors, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Universal Music Group N.V.s potential for long-term growth and profitability.

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UMG Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 56,798m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Entertainment
GiC Sub-Industry Movies & Entertainment
IPO / Inception

UMG Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 39.2
Fundamental 77.1
Dividend Rating 61.1
Rel. Strength -20.7
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 25.06 EUR
Fair Price DCF 20.06 EUR

UMG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.04%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.25%
Annual Growth 5y 26.37%
Payout Consistency 99.0%
Payout Ratio 54.3%

UMG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 31.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 80.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 66.4%
CAGR 5y 4.03%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.29
Alpha -13.14
Beta 0.577
Volatility 24.67%
Current Volume 1947.7k
Average Volume 20d 1292.7k
Stop Loss 26.1 (-3%)
What is the price of UMG shares?
As of July 19, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 26.92 with a total of 1,947,675 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.67%, over one month by +0.37%, over three months by +13.51% and over the past year by -0.05%.
Is Universal Music a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Universal Music (AS:UMG) is currently (July 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 77.07 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of UMG is around 25.06 EUR . This means that UMG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.91%.
Is UMG a buy, sell or hold?
Universal Music has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts for UMG share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, UMG Universal Music will be worth about 28 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 26.92. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.09%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 30.5 13.1%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 28 4.1%