VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (VWSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VWSB - DK0061539921 - Common Stock
15.375 EUR
-0.41 (-2.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VWSB. VWSB was compared to 58 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. VWSB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VWSB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VWSB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VWSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
VWSB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years VWSB 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VWSB's Return On Assets of 2.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VWSB outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 24.53%, VWSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
VWSB has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: VWSB outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.98% | ||
| ROE | 24.53% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% |
ROA(3y)-1.82%
ROA(5y)-0.11%
ROE(3y)-11.65%
ROE(5y)-3.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.11%, VWSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VWSB has declined.
VWSB's Operating Margin of 5.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VWSB outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VWSB has declined.
The Gross Margin of VWSB (13.13%) is worse than 84.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VWSB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.11% | ||
| GM | 13.13% |
OM growth 3Y16.4%
OM growth 5Y-12.13%
PM growth 3Y49.72%
PM growth 5Y-13.02%
GM growth 3Y6.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VWSB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VWSB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
VWSB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VWSB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VWSB has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that VWSB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VWSB (1.44) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
VWSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.96. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VWSB would need 2.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VWSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. VWSB outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
VWSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating VWSB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.84, VWSB is doing worse than 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC6.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that VWSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, VWSB is doing worse than 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
VWSB has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that VWSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VWSB's Quick ratio of 0.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VWSB is outperformed by 91.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VWSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1600.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, VWSB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.15% on average per year.
VWSB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.71%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.32% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1600%
EPS 3Y42.31%
EPS 5Y-7.15%
EPS Q2Q%118.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y7.32%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VWSB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.02% on average per year.
VWSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y50.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
EPS Next 5Y26.02%
Revenue Next Year11.75%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.61%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VWSB.
77.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VWSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, VWSB is valued a bit cheaper.
VWSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.78.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VWSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, VWSB is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VWSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VWSB is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VWSB's earnings are expected to grow with 41.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.45%, VWSB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.63, VWSB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, VWSB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
FRA:VWSB (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.375
-0.41 (-2.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.53B
Analysts72.5
Price Target18.87 (22.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)29.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.92%
Max EPS beat(2)100%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.55%
Max EPS beat(4)100%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.9%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.21%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-97.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.68%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.16%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.2%
PT rev (1m)-2.69%
PT rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.46 | ||
| P/B | 5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)1.04
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY7.3%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY15.48%
SpS18.35
BVpS3.08
TBVpS-0.3
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.98% | ||
| ROE | 24.53% | ||
| ROCE | 12.73% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.43% | ||
| OM | 5.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.11% | ||
| GM | 13.13% | ||
| FCFM | 6.12% |
ROA(3y)-1.82%
ROA(5y)-0.11%
ROE(3y)-11.65%
ROE(5y)-3.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y52.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-21.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y31.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.57%
OM growth 3Y16.4%
OM growth 5Y-12.13%
PM growth 3Y49.72%
PM growth 5Y-13.02%
GM growth 3Y6.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.88%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 146.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 148.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score8
WACC6.23%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)107.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1600%
EPS 3Y42.31%
EPS 5Y-7.15%
EPS Q2Q%118.75%
EPS Next Y50.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
EPS Next 5Y26.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y7.32%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
Revenue Next Year11.75%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.61%
EBIT growth 1Y7180%
EBIT growth 3Y20.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.69%
EBIT Next Year228.41%
EBIT Next 3Y64.28%
EBIT Next 5Y38.36%
FCF growth 1Y240.17%
FCF growth 3Y114.06%
FCF growth 5Y90.43%
OCF growth 1Y48180%
OCF growth 3Y34.61%
OCF growth 5Y23.16%