Universal Music Group N.V.
UMG
Rank in Stocks
#705
Universal Music Group N.V. stands as a leading global music entertainment... Universal Music Group N.V. stands as a leading global music entertainment corporation, organized into three primary business divisions: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. The Recorded Music division is dedicated to discovering and cultivating recording artists, then marketing and distributing their musical works across a multitude of formats and digital platforms. This segment also engages in activities such as live event production, securing sponsorships, and contributing to film and television ventures. Through its Music Publishing arm, the company actively identifies and nurtures songwriters. It also holds and manages the intellectual property rights for musical compositions, which are licensed for use in commercial recordings, public performances, cinematic works, and advertising campaigns, among other applications. The Merchandising & Other segment focuses on manufacturing and retailing artist-branded and other proprietary products. These goods are sold through diverse channels, including fashion retail outlets, concert tours, and online stores. Additionally, this division offers comprehensive brand rights management services. UMG's extensive portfolio encompasses approximately 3 million recorded tracks and 4 million musical compositions under its ownership or administration. The company also represents around 250 artists and brands and operates roughly 50 labels that span a wide spectrum of musical genres. Founded in 2020, Universal Music Group N.V. is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.
Share Price
$19.15
Last synced: 2026-10-20
Market Cap
$34.71B
Change (1 day)
0.12%
Change (1 year)
-29.33%
Country
NL
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Category
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P/E ratio for Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 86.98
According to Universal Music Group N.V. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 86.98. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of 37.29.
P/E ratio history for Universal Music Group N.V. from 2017 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 86.98 | 301.75% |
| 2024 | 21.65 | -41.94% |
| 2023 | 37.29 | -28.55% |
| 2022 | 52.19 | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 50.71 | 52.19% |
| 2020 | 33.32 | -52.21% |
| 2019 | 69.72 | 37.43% |
| 2018 | 50.73 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
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| 21.85 | -74.88% |
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A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
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