Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (W8A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:W8A - US9314271084 - Common Stock
10.282 EUR
+0.06 (+0.55%)
Overall W8A gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated W8A against 21 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. W8A has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. W8A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
W8A had positive earnings in the past year.
W8A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years W8A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years W8A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
W8A's Return On Assets of -9.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. W8A is outperformed by 90.91% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -87.68%, W8A is doing worse than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
W8A has a Return On Invested Capital (5.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for W8A is significantly below the industry average of 9.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.55%) for W8A is below the current ROIC(5.54%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.07% | ||
| ROE | -87.68% | ||
| ROIC | 5.54% |
ROA(3y)-3.01%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)-26.97%
ROE(5y)-13.57%
ROIC(3y)3.55%
ROIC(5y)4.17%
1.3 Margins
W8A has a worse Operating Margin (2.21%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of W8A has declined.
W8A has a worse Gross Margin (17.13%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
W8A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.13% |
OM growth 3Y-19.96%
OM growth 5Y-19.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.34%
GM growth 5Y-5.19%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so W8A is destroying value.
W8A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
W8A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, W8A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.71 indicates that W8A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
W8A has a Altman-Z score (2.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of W8A is 14.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take W8A, 14.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
W8A's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.38 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. W8A is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that W8A has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.09, W8A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.60 indicates that W8A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
W8A has a worse Current ratio (0.60) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that W8A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of W8A (0.32) is worse than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for W8A have decreased strongly by -39.56% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, W8A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.65% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.22% in the past year.
W8A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.56%
EPS 3Y-16.96%
EPS 5Y-13.65%
EPS Q2Q%-39.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.25%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.88% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-38.04%
EPS Next 2Y-26.34%
EPS Next 3Y-17.69%
EPS Next 5Y-4.88%
Revenue Next Year6.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.56%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.31 indicates a rather cheap valuation of W8A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of W8A indicates a rather cheap valuation: W8A is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
W8A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.70, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of W8A.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than W8A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. W8A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, W8A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
W8A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as W8A's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.34%
EPS Next 3Y-17.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
W8A does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:W8A (8/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.282
+0.06 (+0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.90B
Revenue(TTM)154.58B
Net Income(TTM)-6298000000
Analysts49.09
Price Target10.21 (-0.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.89%
DP-10.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.62%
Min EPS beat(2)10.66%
Max EPS beat(2)18.59%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.04%
Min EPS beat(4)7.95%
Max EPS beat(4)34.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.44%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)10.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.78%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.78%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.68%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.29%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.04%
PT rev (1m)-0.58%
PT rev (3m)-1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.05 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY15.85%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY12.99%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)1.56
OCFY15.14%
SpS152.68
BVpS7.09
TBVpS-15.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.07% | ||
| ROE | -87.68% | ||
| ROCE | 7.87% | ||
| ROIC | 5.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.1% | ||
| OM | 2.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.13% | ||
| FCFM | 0.37% |
ROA(3y)-3.01%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)-26.97%
ROE(5y)-13.57%
ROIC(3y)3.55%
ROIC(5y)4.17%
ROICexc(3y)3.68%
ROICexc(5y)4.28%
ROICexgc(3y)8.14%
ROICexgc(5y)8.37%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)5.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-21.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.88%
OM growth 3Y-19.96%
OM growth 5Y-19.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.34%
GM growth 5Y-5.19%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 26.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
F-Score4
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)79.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.56%
EPS 3Y-16.96%
EPS 5Y-13.65%
EPS Q2Q%-39.68%
EPS Next Y-38.04%
EPS Next 2Y-26.34%
EPS Next 3Y-17.69%
EPS Next 5Y-4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.25%
Revenue Next Year6.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.56%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
EBIT growth 1Y69.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.16%
EBIT Next Year41.78%
EBIT Next 3Y15.03%
EBIT Next 5Y27.82%
FCF growth 1Y170.44%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.86%
OCF growth 3Y-43.2%
OCF growth 5Y-28.88%
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc / W8A.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for W8A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to W8A.DE.
What is the valuation status for W8A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (W8A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (W8A.DE) stock?
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (W8A.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc?
The financial health rating of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (W8A.DE) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for W8A stock?
The dividend rating of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (W8A.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -10.29%.