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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 revenue comes 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.
2020
10.3K+
LTM Revenue $13.6B
LTM EBITDA $3.0B
$61.3B
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Universal Music has a last 12-month revenue (LTM) of $13.6B and a last 12-month EBITDA of $3.0B.
In the most recent fiscal year, Universal Music achieved revenue of $13.3B and an EBITDA of $3.8B.
Universal Music expects next 12-month revenue of XXX and NTM EBITDA of XXX
See Universal Music valuation multiples based on analyst estimates| LTM | NTM | Last FY | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.6B | XXX | $13.3B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Gross Profit | $5.9B | XXX | $5.7B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Gross Margin | 43% | XXX | 43% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EBITDA | $3.0B | XXX | $3.8B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EBITDA Margin | 22% | XXX | 29% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EBIT | $2.4B | XXX | $2.0B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EBIT Margin | 17% | XXX | 15% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Net Profit | $2.1B | XXX | $2.3B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Net Margin | 16% | XXX | 18% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Net Debt | XXX | XXX | $2.9B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
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As of May 30, 2025, Universal Music's stock price is EUR 28 (or $32).
Universal Music has current market cap of EUR 51.5B (or $57.9B), and EV of EUR 54.6B (or $61.3B).
See Universal Music trading valuation data| EV | Market Cap | Price 1D | Price 1M | Price 3M | Price 12M | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $61.3B | $57.9B | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | $1.09 |
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Start Free TrialAs of May 30, 2025, Universal Music has market cap of $57.9B and EV of $61.3B.
Universal Music's trades at 4.6x EV/Revenue multiple, and 16.0x EV/EBITDA.
Equity research analysts estimate Universal Music's 2025E EV/Revenue multiple at XXX and 2025E EV/EBITDA multiple at XXX
Universal Music has a P/E ratio of 27.2x.
See valuation multiples for Universal Music and 12K+ public comps| LTM | NTM | Last FY | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap (current) | $57.9B | XXX | $57.9B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EV (current) | $61.3B | XXX | $61.3B | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EV/Revenue | 4.5x | XXX | 4.6x | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.3x | XXX | 16.0x | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EV/EBIT | 26.0x | XXX | 30.7x | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EV/Gross Profit | 10.5x | XXX | n/a | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| P/E | 27.2x | XXX | 24.7x | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EV/FCF | 47.6x | XXX | 41.8x | XXX | XXX | XXX |
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Start Free TrialUniversal Music's last 12 month revenue growth is 6%
Universal Music's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $1.3M, while opex per employee averaged $0.4M for the same period.
Universal Music's rule of 40 is 26% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).
Universal Music's rule of X is 38% (created by Bessemer, rule of X is another metric relevant for SaaS companies only, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).
See operational valuation multiples for Universal Music and other 12K+ public comps| LTM | NTM | Last FY | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | 6% | XXX | 6% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EBITDA Margin | 22% | XXX | 29% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| EBITDA Growth | 10% | XXX | 13% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Rule of 40 | 26% | XXX | 35% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Bessemer Rule of X | XXX | XXX | 38% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Revenue per Employee | XXX | XXX | $1.3M | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Opex per Employee | XXX | XXX | $0.4M | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| S&M Expenses to Revenue | XXX | XXX | n/a | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| G&A Expenses to Revenue | XXX | XXX | n/a | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| R&D Expenses to Revenue | XXX | XXX | n/a | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Opex to Revenue | XXX | XXX | 28% | XXX | XXX | XXX |
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Universal Music acquired XXX companies to date.
Last acquisition by Universal Music was XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX . Universal Music acquired XXXXXXXX for XXX (EV/Revenue multiple of XXX ).
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Start Free Trial| When was Universal Music founded? | Universal Music was founded in 2020. |
| Where is Universal Music headquartered? | Universal Music is headquartered in Netherlands. |
| How many employees does Universal Music have? | As of today, Universal Music has 10.3K+ employees. |
| Who is the CEO of Universal Music? | Universal Music's CEO is Mr. Lucian Grainge. |
| Is Universal Music publicy listed? | Yes, Universal Music is a public company listed on AMS. |
| What is the stock symbol of Universal Music? | Universal Music trades under UMG ticker. |
| When did Universal Music go public? | Universal Music went public in 2021. |
| Who are competitors of Universal Music? | Similar companies to Universal Music include e.g. Vinyl Group, GMM Grammy, RS Group Thailand, Saregama India. |
| What is the current market cap of Universal Music? | Universal Music's current market cap is $57.9B |
| What is the current revenue of Universal Music? | Universal Music's last 12 months revenue is $13.6B. |
| What is the current revenue growth of Universal Music? | Universal Music revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 6%. |
| What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Universal Music? | Current revenue multiple of Universal Music is 4.5x. |
| Is Universal Music profitable? | Yes, Universal Music is EBITDA-positive (as of the last 12 months). |
| What is the current EBITDA of Universal Music? | Universal Music's last 12 months EBITDA is $3.0B. |
| What is Universal Music's EBITDA margin? | Universal Music's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 22%. |
| What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Universal Music? | Current EBITDA multiple of Universal Music is 20.3x. |
| What is the current FCF of Universal Music? | Universal Music's last 12 months FCF is $1.3B. |
| What is Universal Music's FCF margin? | Universal Music's last 12 months FCF margin is 10%. |
| What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Universal Music? | Current FCF multiple of Universal Music is 47.6x. |
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