Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) Fundamentals
As of May 22, 2026
TL;DR — Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) fundamentals as of May 22, 2026
Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF) trades at a trailing P/E of 23.1x and a P/B of 7.80x. Return on equity is 33.9%, return on invested capital is 14.3%, and the company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The current ratio sits at 0.63, free cash flow yield is 471.0%, and the dividend yield is 332.0%. FAIL — multiple quality screens fail.
For intrinsic value (DCF, owner earnings, Graham number) and the full 5-pillar score, see the UMGNF overview page.
Full Fundamentals Table
Every key indicator we track for UMGNF fundamentals, grouped by category. Industry median is shown where a sector classification is available.
| Metric | UMGNF | Communication Services median | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | View full statement | - | Trailing twelve-month total revenue |
| Net Income (TTM) | View full statement | - | Bottom-line profit after taxes and interest |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | View full statement | - | Cash from operations minus CapEx |
| EPS (TTM) | N/A | - | Earnings per diluted share |
| ROE | 33.9% | 15% | Return on Equity — net income / shareholder equity |
| ROA | 8.8% | - | Return on Assets — net income / total assets |
| ROIC | 14.3% | - | Return on Invested Capital — NOPAT / (debt + equity) |
| P/E (Trailing) | 23.1x | 18x | Price / earnings — how many years of profit to recoup price |
| P/B | 7.80x | 3x | Price / book value — premium over net assets |
| P/S | 2.83x | - | Price / sales — useful when earnings are noisy |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.9x | - | Enterprise value / EBITDA — capital-structure neutral |
| Debt / Equity | 0.42 | 0.90 | Leverage — lower = less reliance on debt |
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | - | Current assets / current liabilities — short-term liquidity |
| Dividend Yield | 332.0% | - | Annual dividend / current price |
5-Year Trend
Indexed revenue growth path for UMGNF over the past five fiscal years (base = 100). Used as a quick sanity check on whether the top line is compounding or stalling.
Trend indexed from 1-year revenue growth rate. Full statement available in the analyst tier.
Industry Comparison
Across Communication Services, the median company prints P/E around 18x, P/B near 3x, ROE close to 15%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.9. UMGNF's reading on each metric is in the ratio table above — anything materially above the median valuation multiple deserves a thesis to justify the premium, anything materially below the median return-on-capital flags an operational gap.
Compare UMGNF side-by-side with sector peers in the Communication Services stock list.
Quality Triple Check
Piotroski F-Score
Nine-point checklist for accounting quality and operational efficiency
4/9
FLAG
Beneish M-Score
Earnings-manipulation detector — below -2.22 is healthy
-2.77
PASS
Altman Z-Score
Bankruptcy-risk model — above 2.99 is "safe zone"
0.13
FLAG
Verdict: FAIL — multiple quality screens fail. Treat the fundamentals with caution and read the latest 10-K before acting.
Next steps
- View the full UMGNF overview for intrinsic value (DCF), margin of safety, and the 5-pillar VM Score.
- Check the UMGNF beta page for volatility vs the S&P 500.
- Look at the UMGNF P/E ratio page for the 10-year valuation context.
- Dig into the UMGNF debt-to-equity page for leverage trends.
- Run your own model in the DCF calculator.
Frequently asked about UMGNF fundamentals
What are the key fundamentals for Universal Music Group N.V. (UMGNF)?↓
The core UMGNF fundamentals are P/E 23.1, ROE 33.9%, ROIC 14.3%, debt/equity 0.42, and dividend yield 332.0%. The complete ratio table on this page covers revenue, net income, FCF, EPS, ROA, P/B, P/S, EV/EBITDA, and current ratio.
How does UMGNF compare to its Communication Services peers?↓
The Communication Services sector median P/E is roughly 18x, ROE 15%, and D/E 0.9. UMGNF prints P/E 23.1, ROE 33.9%, and D/E 0.42. Use the Industry Comparison row in the ratio table for the full diff.
Does UMGNF pass the Quality Triple Check?↓
UMGNF passes 1 of 3 quality screens (Piotroski F-Score, Beneish M-Score, Altman Z-Score). Detailed verdict above.
How is "fundamentals" different from intrinsic value?↓
Fundamentals describe what the business looks like today: profit, cash flow, leverage, returns on capital. Intrinsic value uses those fundamentals as inputs to a DCF (or similar model) and discounts the future cash flows back to today. Use both — fundamentals tell you whether a business is healthy, intrinsic value tells you whether the price is fair.
How often does ValueMarkers update UMGNF fundamentals?↓
Cached financial statements refresh every 12 hours. The ratio table on this page is rebuilt every 6 hours via Next.js ISR, and the underlying FMP data refreshes on each new earnings release.