On the stock market since 1999, it operates in the world of energy. It has 11,481 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 7% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $14.8B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
Executives buying with their own money is usually read as confidence in the company’s future.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 23 buys and 10 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $0.32 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 0% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
As the slice kept from each sale thins out, so does the profit. Council score: 3/10.
The sales tempo runs behind the sector. Council score: 4/10.
On our five-subject report card, UGP sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: UGP is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.