Universal Music Group NV's quarterly net PPE
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€688 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€646 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (€646 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€721 Mil).
Universal Music Group NV's annual net PPE
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€493 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€688 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (€688 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€721 Mil).
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) Property, Plant and Equipment Explanation
A company with durable competitive advantage doesn't need to constantly upgrade its equipment to stay competitive. The company replaces when it wears out. On the other hand, a company without any advantages must replace to keep pace.
Difference between a company with a moat and one without is that the company with the competitive advantage finances new equipment through internal cash flows, whereas the no advantage company requires debt to finance.
Producing a consistent product that doesn't change equates to consistent profits. There is no need to upgrade plants which frees up cash for other ventures. Think Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson etc.
Universal Music Group NV Property, Plant and Equipment Related Terms
Universal Music Group NV Property, Plant and Equipment Historical Data
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Universal Music Group NV Property, Plant and Equipment Chart
Universal Music Group NV Property, Plant and Equipment Calculation
Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) are the fixed assets of the companyFixed assets are also known as non-current assets.
Property, plant, and equipment includes assets that will - in the normal course of business - neither be used up in the next year nor will become a part of any product sold to customers.
Some of the most common parts of property, plant, and equipment are:
Companies with lots of property, plant, and equipment often have special categories. For example, railroad property includes:
Track
Ties
Ballast
Bridges
Tunnels
Signals
Locomotives
Freight Cars
There is often a note in the financial statements - found in a company's 10-K - that will explain the different categories of property a company owns.
The market value of property, plant, and equipment can differ tremendously from the book value of property, plant, and equipment.
For example, when Berkshire Hathaway liquidated its textile mills, it had to pay the buyers of the company's manufacturing equipment to haul the equipment away. That property, plant, and equipment was literally worth less than zero. On the other hand, some companies own thousands of acres of land.
All property, plant, and equipment other than land is depreciated. Land is never depreciated. However, land is not marked up to market value either. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), land is shown on the balance sheet at cost.
The property, plant, and equipment line shown on the balance sheet is usually net property, plant, and equipment. This means it is the cost of the property, plant, and equipment less accumulated depreciation.
What does a Property, Plant and Equipment of €721 Mil mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Property, Plant and Equipment of €721 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total property, plant and equipment recorded on a company's balance sheet less accumulated depreciation. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Property, Plant and Equipment too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Property, Plant and Equipment is €721 Mil. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Property, Plant and Equipment compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's Property, Plant and Equipment of €721 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Property, Plant and Equipment for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Property, Plant and Equipment depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Property, Plant and Equipment should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Property, Plant and Equipment mean?
A high Property, Plant and Equipment can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total property, plant and equipment recorded on a company's balance sheet less accumulated depreciation. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. Universal Music Group NV's current Property, Plant and Equipment is €721 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.74, compared to a current price of €18.85 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Property, Plant and Equipment is €721 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Property, Plant and Equipment calculated?
Property, Plant and Equipment is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Property, Plant and Equipment is €721 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.85 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.74.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
Property, Plant and Equipment: €721 Mil
GF Value™: €27.74 vs. price of €18.85 (32% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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