UTZ

Utz Brands, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:September 27, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Packaged Foods

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Utz Brands, Inc. operates as a snack food manufacturing company. It offers a range of salty snacks, including potato chips, kettle chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, veggie snacks, pork skins, pub/party mixes, salsa and queso, ready-to-eat popcorn, and other snacks under the Utz, Zapp's, ON THE BORDER, Golden Flake, Good Health, Boulder Canyon, Hawaiian, TGIF, TORTIYAHS!, and other brand names. The company distributes its products to grocery, mass, club, convenience, drug, and other retailers though direct shipments, distributors, and direct store delivery routes. Utz Brands, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-78.88

Market Cap ($M USD)

$664.03M

Forward P/E

8.03

PEG

0.01

PRICE TO SALES

0.46

PRICE TO BOOK

0.93

EV / EBITDA

18.73

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

6.39%

DCF Value

$37.24

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

15.66

EV to FCF

15.09

Earnings Yield

-1.27%

FCF Yield

6.39%

DIVIDEND

Yield

3.31%

Annual Payout

$0.25

Payout Ratio

-274.99%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$0.10

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.93

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$1.56B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-1.17%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-4.41%

Debt-to-Equity

1.64

Piotroski F-Score

3

Altman Z-Score

0.58

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-2.58%

Current Ratio

1.14

Quick Ratio

0.75

Net Debt to EBITDA

-0.71

Interest Coverage

-0.84

Gross Profit margin

22.31%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.48

REVENUE PER SHARE

$16.39

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Utz Brands, Inc. appears to be a classic case of market mispricing. With a DCF value significantly higher than its snapshot price, the stock seems undervalued. The Forward P/E of 8.03 suggests potential growth, yet the negative Earnings Yield and a troubling Altman Z-score of 0.58 highlight financial distress. The market’s skepticism is evident, but the valuation metrics indicate a potential opportunity for those willing to take on risk. This is a stock that might reward patience if its financial health stabilizes.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, Utz is somewhat insulated from rapid tech shifts. However, its focus on packaged foods means it must still adapt to AI-driven supply chain optimizations. The company’s resilience will depend on how effectively it integrates technology into its operations.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, Utz offers intriguing prospects. The Forward PEG ratio of 0.0074 is a beacon for growth at a reasonable price. Despite a low Piotroski F-Score of 3, the company’s FCF Yield of 6.39% and manageable Price to FCF ratio suggest efficient capital use. These metrics hint at underlying pricing power and potential for improved margins, making it a tempting buy for those seeking undervalued gems.

The Bear Case

However, the bear case is hard to ignore. Utz struggles with a negative ROIC of -2.58% and an operating margin of -4.41%, indicating poor management efficiency and profitability. The Price/Book ratio of 0.93 might seem attractive, but the company's debt/equity ratio of 1.64 raises red flags about its leverage. Additionally, trading close to its 52-week low suggests market skepticism about its turnaround potential.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$12.43

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.88

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

95.60%

Distance to 52-Week Low

7.73%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

7.14%

50-DAY SMA

$7.60

200-DAY SMA

$10.07

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