Uniti Group Inc. (herein referred to as the “Company,” “Uniti,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on April 19, 2024, under the name “Windstream Parent, Inc” and as a subsidiary of New Windstream, LLC (“Windstream”) (as successor to Windstream Holdings II, LLC) in connection with the Merger (as defined below). Uniti is a premier digital infrastructure company with approximately 240,000 fiber route miles across 47 states. The Company serves more than 1.0 million customers, including more than 500,000 residential fiber customers, with a network that includes approximately 1.9 million fiber-equipped households predominately situated in the Midwest and Southeast United States of America (“U.S.”). The Company offers a full suite of advanced communications services, including fiber-based broadband to residential and business customers, managed cloud communications and security services for large enterprises and government entities across the U.S.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.2B | 2.2B | 1.2B | 1.1B |
| Net Income | 1.2B | 1.2B | 91M | -83M |
| EPS | $4.87 | $4.87 | $0.64 | $-0.58 |
| Free Cash Flow | -438M | -438M | 12M | -64M |
| ROIC | 12.6% | 18.9% | 30.8% | 53.3% |
| Gross Margin | 84.3% | 84.3% | 86.4% | 68.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 26.35 | 26.35 | -2.39 | -1.25 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Operating Income | 262M | 262M | 587M | 378M |
| Operating Margin | 11.7% | 11.7% | 50.3% | 32.9% |
| ROE | 328.3% | -120.5% | -3.7% | 3.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | 256M | 256M | 143M | 143M |
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | ||||
| Revenue | 1.1B | 1.2B | 2.2B | 2.2B |
| Gross Margin | 68.8% | 86.4% | 84.3% | 84.3% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 101M | 105M | 352M | 352M |
| EBIT | 378M | 587M | 262M | 262M |
| Op. Margin | 32.9% | 50.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Net Income | -83M | 91M | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Net Margin | -7.2% | 7.8% | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Non-Recurring | 204M | 21M | 0 | 0 |
| Returns on Capital | ||||
| ROIC | 53.3% | 30.8% | 18.9% | 12.6% |
| ROE | 3.5% | -3.7% | -120.5% | 328.3% |
| ROA | N/A | 3.4% | 14.4% | 10.4% |
| Cash Flow | ||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 353M | 367M | 350M | 350M |
| Free Cash Flow | -64M | 12M | -438M | -438M |
| Owner Earnings | 30M | 38M | -340M | -340M |
| CapEx | 417M | 355M | 788M | 788M |
| Maint. CapEx | 311M | 315M | 667M | 667M |
| Growth CapEx | 106M | 40M | 121M | 121M |
| D&A | 311M | 315M | 667M | 667M |
| CapEx/OCF | 118.1% | N/A | 6.3% | 225.0% |
| Capital Allocation | ||||
| Dividends Paid | 107M | 109M | 0 | 0 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.8% | 9.5% | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback Yield | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Stock-Based Comp | 13M | 14M | 24M | 24M |
| Debt Repayment | 2.7B | 461M | 3.8B | 3.8B |
| Balance Sheet | ||||
| Net Debt | 3.0B | 5.7B | 10.0B | 10.0B |
| Cash & Equiv. | 62M | 156M | 54M | 54M |
| Long-Term Debt | 3.1B | 5.8B | 9.5B | 9.5B |
| Debt/Equity | -1.25 | -2.39 | 26.35 | 26.35 |
| Interest Coverage | 236.2 | 345.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Equity | -2.5B | -2.5B | 380M | 380M |
| Total Assets | N/A | 5.3B | 12.0B | 12.0B |
| Total Liabilities | N/A | 7.7B | 11.7B | 11.7B |
| Intangibles | N/A | 275M | 1.3B | 1.3B |
| Retained Earnings | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Working Capital | N/A | N/A | -293M | -293M |
| Current Assets | N/A | 270M | 831M | 831M |
| Current Liabilities | -6.0M | N/A | 1.1B | 1.1B |
| Per Share Data | ||||
| EPS | -0.58 | 0.64 | 4.87 | 4.87 |
| Owner EPS | 0.21 | 0.27 | -1.33 | -1.33 |
| Book Value | -17.38 | -17.19 | 1.48 | 1.48 |
| Cash Flow/Share | 2.47 | 2.57 | 1.37 | 7.47 |
| Dividends/Share | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shares Out. | 142.9M | 142.7M | 256.4M | 256.4M |
| Valuation | ||||
| P/E Ratio | N/A | 13.9 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| P/FCF | N/A | 107.4 | N/A | N/A |
| EV/EBIT | 10.1 | 11.5 | 42.9 | 48.7 |
| Price/Book | N/A | N/A | 4.7 | 7.3 |
| Price/Sales | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| FCF Yield | -8.2% | 0.9% | -24.3% | -15.7% |
| Market Cap | 782M | 1.3B | 1.8B | 2.8B |
| Avg. Price | 6.93 | 7.99 | 7.48 | 10.88 |
| Year-End Price | 9.09 | 8.89 | 7.03 | 10.88 |
Uniti Group Inc. passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
Uniti Group Inc. trades at 2.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 7.7x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 34.3% with a gross margin of 79.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +317.9%.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a current P/E ratio of 2.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 7.7. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 34.3%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a market capitalization of $2.8B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) does not currently pay a regular dividend.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) appears fair. The current P/E of 2.2 is 71% below its historical median of 7.7. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 317.9%.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) operates in the Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) industry, within the Communication Services sector.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) reported annual revenue of $2.2 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a net profit margin of 55.9%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) generated $-438 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 26.35. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.87 in its most recent fiscal year.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a return on equity (ROE) of -120.5%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a 5-year average gross margin of 79.8%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 3 years of financial data for Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) has a book value per share of $1.48, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.