On the stock market since 1999, it operates in the world of health and science. It has 155 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
An average decline of 6% a year over the last 4 years — the most striking risk in this picture.
If every debt were paid off today, $85.5M would still be left in the vault — a solid cushion for hard times.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Debt is low and cash is strong; the finances stand solid.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades 44% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 29% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
There is $85.8M in the vault; even if every debt were paid off, $85.5M would remain.
It pays out $1.24 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 10% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 33/100.
The sales tempo runs behind the sector. Council score: 2/10.
On our five-subject report card, UTMD sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: UTMD is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.