Utz Brands, Inc.
UTZConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
Scan Results
Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Utz Brands, Inc. (UTZ) is listed under Packaged Foods. The company carries a $648.1M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company provides a range of salty snack food products, such as potato chips, tortilla chips, pretzels, cheese snacks, pub and party mixes, pork skins, and ready-to-eat popcorn, as well as other snacks which include salsa and dips; and non-branded and non-salty snacks comprising partner brands, private label, and co-manufacturing products.
Market Cap
$648.1M
Beta
0.88
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
8.75
EPS (TTM)
$-0.10
EPS (Fwd)
$0.84
ROE
-1.2%
ROA
0.3%
Cash
$73.7M
Total Debt
$1.04B
Free CF
$71.3M
52W Change
-45.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, UTZ has $73.7M in cash with $1.04B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $71.3M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at -1.2%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 0.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.41B (2022) to $1.44B (2025).
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing UTZ's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.