Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 0.48% (As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
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GF Value €27.67
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What is Universal Music Group NV ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA 75 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.48% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Music Group NV's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.29%. Universal Music Group NV's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.94. Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.48%.


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Universal Music Group NV ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Universal Music Group NV ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Universal Music Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.16 2.04 2.98 5.69 3.78

Universal Music Group NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Universal Music Group NV ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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Universal Music Group NV ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=33.81% / 8.94
=3.78%

Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.29% / 8.94
=0.48%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 0.48% mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 0.48% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors.
Is Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.48%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 0.48% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Media - Diversified company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. Universal Music Group NV's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.48%. 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 €27.67, compared to a current price of €18.72 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.48%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 0.48% 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 €18.72 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.67. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 0.48%
  • GF Value™: €27.67 vs. price of €18.72 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
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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