Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 896.7x · EV/EBITDA 9.8x · ROE 0.1%. (2018–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $722M | $918M | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $574M | $539M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.8B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $1.2B | $538M |
| P/E Ratio → | 896.70 | 1149.45 | 81.95 | — | — | 63.80 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.50 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 0.90 | 1.10 | 1.63 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 1.13 | — | 1.26 |
| P/FCF | 76.77 | 97.67 | 176.72 | 62.95 | — | 86.86 | 196.66 | 71.84 | 199.04 |
| P/OCF | 6.43 | 8.18 | 12.53 | 17.18 | 26.36 | 26.73 | 52.82 | 20.52 | 34.24 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.37 | 1.57 | 1.56 | 1.55 | 1.83 | 2.42 | 1.61 | 0.70 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.78 | 10.86 | 17.06 | 23.56 | 23.76 | 23.67 | 30.48 | 18.21 | 10.82 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.95 | 19.95 | 19.92 | 113.88 | 483.29 | 46.02 | 56.89 | 48.62 | 35.15 |
| EV / FCF | — | 209.04 | 294.26 | 107.58 | — | 145.09 | 292.61 | 154.98 | 198.69 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 22.4% | 22.4% | 35.1% | 31.7% | 31.9% | 32.5% | 35.1% | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Operating Margin | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -1.7% | -0.0% | 1.7% | -10.0% | -2.1% | -4.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -1.8% | -0.0% | 1.5% | -14.3% | -8.2% | -7.1% |
| ROA | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.9% | -0.0% | 0.8% | -5.7% | -2.6% | -6.9% |
| ROIC | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| ROCE | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% | 7.0% | 4.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.59 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.45 | 6.45 | 7.25 | 10.32 | 10.77 | 9.96 | 10.61 | 9.99 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.78 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.55 | — | -0.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.79 | 5.79 | 6.81 | 9.77 | 9.98 | 9.50 | 9.99 | 9.77 | -0.02 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 111.37 | 117.53 | 44.62 | — | 58.23 | 95.95 | 83.15 | -0.35 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.48 | 0.33 | 0.10 | 1.35 | 1.03 | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.11 | 1.42 | 1.57 | 1.48 | 1.22 | 1.71 | 8.48 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.76 | 0.97 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 0.92 | 1.24 | 8.48 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.14 | 6.33 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.37 | 0.99 | 1.74 |
| Inventory Turnover | 9.36 | 9.36 | 9.02 | 9.38 | 8.13 | 10.02 | 10.46 | 10.11 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 26.59 | 32.24 | 35.62 | 37.90 | 42.69 | 47.68 | 50.75 | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 2787.5% | 2787.5% | 136.0% | — | — | 57.9% | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | — | — | 1.6% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% | — | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $88M | $85M | $81M | $80M | $81M | $71M | $56M | $56M |
Margin compression and integration
According to current market data, UTZ trades at a trailing P/E of 847.25, which appears to be a significant outlier compared to the more moderate forward P/E of 9.93, suggesting that investors are pricing in a substantial recovery in profitability that has yet to materialize in reported figures.
The extreme disparity between trailing and forward multiples indicates that the market is heavily discounting current operational headwinds while banking on future margin expansion. This valuation profile implies that any failure to meet forward earnings targets could lead to significant multiple compression, as the current price-to-sales ratio of 0.47 reflects a lack of confidence in the company's ability to scale its national footprint profitably.
Based on the provided financial data, UTZ's ROIC has remained consistently low, hovering near 0.3% in 2026Q1, which indicates that the company is struggling to generate meaningful returns on its invested capital after accounting for the heavy integration costs associated with its aggressive acquisition-led growth strategy.
The persistent inability to drive ROIC above the cost of capital suggests that the company's roll-up strategy has yet to yield the expected synergies. Investors should monitor whether management can shift focus from asset accumulation to operational optimization, as the current trend shows a decay in capital efficiency that undermines the long-term compounding narrative.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, the company's cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, reaching a low of 5 days in 2026Q1 compared to 31 days in 2024Q1, highlighting the inherent instability in managing inventory and accounts payable across a complex, multi-regional direct store delivery network.
The volatility in the cash conversion cycle suggests that Utz is experiencing difficulty in synchronizing its supply chain with its distribution requirements. This inconsistency in working capital management may indicate that the company is forced to rely on aggressive inventory or payment terms to manage liquidity, which warrants further investigation into the sustainability of its current operational cash flow.
Data from the most recent balance sheet indicates a current ratio of 1.14, which, when viewed alongside the company's history of working capital swings, suggests a limited margin of safety for meeting short-term obligations without relying on external financing or further operational adjustments to its distribution model.
The quick ratio of 0.75 further underscores the company's dependence on inventory turnover to maintain liquidity, which is a risky position given the perishable nature of its product portfolio. This liquidity profile appears vulnerable to any sudden disruption in the supply chain or a slowdown in the rapid consumption cycles that drive its revenue model.
The net margin is frequently misapplied as a primary indicator of Utz's health, obscuring the fact that the company is currently prioritizing aggressive reinvestment in DSD infrastructure and brand integration over immediate bottom-line profitability, which renders standard net income comparisons against mature, diversified peers largely misleading.
Investors should instead focus on the underlying contribution of 'Power Brands' and the success of the Independent Operator conversion model, as these metrics better reflect the company's long-term structural potential. Relying on net margin ignores the significant accounting noise generated by acquisition-related expenses and the deliberate, high-cost expansion into new geographic markets.
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Utz Brands, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 896.7x. The historical average is 72.9x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Utz Brands, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.8x.
Utz Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 0.1%. The historical average is -3.6%.
Based on historical data, Utz Brands, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 896.7x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Utz Brands, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.11% with a payout ratio of 2787.5%.
Utz Brands, Inc. has 22.4% gross margin and 6.8% operating margin.
Utz Brands, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.5x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.