VANECK MORNINGSTAR WIDE MOAT (MOAT) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSEARCA:MOAT - NYSE Arca - US92189F6438 - ETF - Currency: USD
MOAT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. MOAT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MOAT does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. MOAT also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, MOAT could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MOAT was profitable.
In the past year MOAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
MOAT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MOAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MOAT has a Return On Assets (5.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MOAT has a Return On Equity (10.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.29%, MOAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.99% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MOAT is in line with the industry average of 9.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.29%) for MOAT is above the 3 year average (9.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 10.77% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% |
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)10.63%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
1.3 Margins
MOAT has a Profit Margin of 6.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MOAT outperforms 51.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MOAT has declined.
MOAT has a Operating Margin (12.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MOAT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MOAT has a Gross Margin (29.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MOAT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 29.25% |
OM growth 3Y10.53%
OM growth 5Y-0.4%
PM growth 3Y31.62%
PM growth 5Y-1.53%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MOAT is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MOAT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MOAT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MOAT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.93 indicates that MOAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.93, MOAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MOAT is 2.88, which is a good value as it means it would take MOAT, 2.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.88, MOAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.81% of the companies in the same industry.
MOAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MOAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MOAT is outperformed by 61.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.3%
2.3 Liquidity
MOAT has a Current Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that MOAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MOAT (1.82) is worse than 69.88% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that MOAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MOAT's Quick ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MOAT is outperformed by 71.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MOAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.52%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MOAT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.63% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MOAT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.57% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MOAT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.52%
EPS 3Y46.69%
EPS 5Y3.63%
EPS Q2Q%-5.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.57%
Revenue growth 3Y11.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-4.25%
3.2 Future
MOAT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.57% yearly.
MOAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.07%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.57%
Revenue Next Year-4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.7%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MOAT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.97.
MOAT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MOAT is more expensive than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MOAT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 30.30.
MOAT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MOAT is valued a bit more expensive than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
MOAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MOAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MOAT is more expensive than 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MOAT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MOAT is more expensive than 67.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MOAT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MOAT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)9.08
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MOAT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.04, MOAT pays a better dividend. On top of this MOAT pays more dividend than 95.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MOAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MOAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.12%!
MOAT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MOAT pays out 50.00% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MOAT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
NYSEARCA:MOAT (2/21/2025, 1:18:09 PM)
92.32
-0.47 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.02%
Inst Owner Change6.24%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.15B
Analysts75.71
Price Target108.13 (17.13%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.12%
DP50%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.1%
PT rev (3m)-2.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.02 | ||
| P/B | 3.5 | ||
| P/tB | 4.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)3.7
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)4.32
FCFY4.68%
OCF(TTM)7.68
OCFY8.32%
SpS41.05
BVpS26.41
TBVpS19.32
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)9.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.28% | ||
| ROE | 10.77% | ||
| ROCE | 12.25% | ||
| ROIC | 9.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.08% | ||
| OM | 12.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 29.25% | ||
| FCFM | 10.53% |
ROA(3y)5.54%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)11.67%
ROE(5y)10.63%
ROIC(3y)9.16%
ROIC(5y)8.51%
ROICexc(3y)10.41%
ROICexc(5y)9.64%
ROICexgc(3y)12.74%
ROICexgc(5y)11.9%
ROCE(3y)12.06%
ROCE(5y)11.19%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.17%
OM growth 3Y10.53%
OM growth 5Y-0.4%
PM growth 3Y31.62%
PM growth 5Y-1.53%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-1.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 152.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.93 |
F-Score6
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)109.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.52%
EPS 3Y46.69%
EPS 5Y3.63%
EPS Q2Q%-5.33%
EPS Next Y18.07%
EPS Next 2Y13.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.57%
Revenue growth 3Y11.46%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%-4.25%
Revenue Next Year-4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.7%
Revenue Next 3Y0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.41%
EBIT growth 1Y2.68%
EBIT growth 3Y23.2%
EBIT growth 5Y4.75%
EBIT Next Year61.62%
EBIT Next 3Y21.75%
EBIT Next 5Y16.53%
FCF growth 1Y7589.47%
FCF growth 3Y12.46%
FCF growth 5Y21.28%
OCF growth 1Y171.92%
OCF growth 3Y16.24%
OCF growth 5Y13.31%