WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:WAC - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000WACK012 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
WAC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While WAC has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. WAC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WAC was profitable.
In the past year WAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
WAC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WAC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WAC (2.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WAC has a Return On Equity of 3.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAC outperforms 40.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.62%, WAC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.57% of the companies in the same industry.
WAC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.33%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.48%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.03% | ||
| ROE | 3.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.62% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)9.1%
ROE(5y)7.84%
ROIC(3y)7.33%
ROIC(5y)6.72%
1.3 Margins
WAC has a Profit Margin (2.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAC has declined.
The Operating Margin of WAC (4.58%) is worse than 63.21% of its industry peers.
WAC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WAC's Gross Margin of 22.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WAC is outperformed by 76.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WAC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 22.83% |
OM growth 3Y-19.46%
OM growth 5Y-6.18%
PM growth 3Y-24.81%
PM growth 5Y-7.57%
GM growth 3Y-3.75%
GM growth 5Y-1.39%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WAC is creating some value.
WAC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WAC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WAC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that WAC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.05, WAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.64% of the companies in the same industry.
WAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WAC's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.85 is amongst the best of the industry. WAC outperforms 83.96% of its industry peers.
WAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, WAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.37%
2.3 Liquidity
WAC has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that WAC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WAC has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: WAC outperforms 63.21% of its industry peers.
WAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a bad value and indicates that WAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WAC (0.72) is worse than 78.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WAC have decreased strongly by -65.54% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WAC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.94% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WAC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.54%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y-3.94%
EPS Q2Q%-82.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-16.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.73%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.01%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.21%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.85, the valuation of WAC can be described as expensive.
WAC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say WAC is valued slightly more expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.21, the valuation of WAC can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WAC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WAC is on the same level as its industry peers.
WAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WAC is cheaper than 88.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.89, WAC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, WAC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WAC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.87%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
WAC pays out 153.03% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WAC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP153.03%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.53%
FRA:WAC (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.05
+0.3 (+1.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.76B
Analysts71.11
Price Target23.87 (-4.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.87%
DP153.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)10.9%
PT rev (3m)32.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY8.92%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY14%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY19.43%
SpS30.44
BVpS21.37
TBVpS14.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.03% | ||
| ROE | 3.41% | ||
| ROCE | 5.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.04% | ||
| OM | 4.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.39% | ||
| GM | 22.83% | ||
| FCFM | 11.52% |
ROA(3y)5.33%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)9.1%
ROE(5y)7.84%
ROIC(3y)7.33%
ROIC(5y)6.72%
ROICexc(3y)7.57%
ROICexc(5y)7.34%
ROICexgc(3y)10.21%
ROICexgc(5y)10.02%
ROCE(3y)10.31%
ROCE(5y)9.46%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.14%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.13%
OM growth 3Y-19.46%
OM growth 5Y-6.18%
PM growth 3Y-24.81%
PM growth 5Y-7.57%
GM growth 3Y-3.75%
GM growth 5Y-1.39%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.3 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 171.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 481.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
F-Score4
WACC6.37%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)144.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-65.54%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y-3.94%
EPS Q2Q%-82.35%
EPS Next Y-5.73%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y8.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-16.79%
Revenue Next Year4.01%
Revenue Next 2Y7.02%
Revenue Next 3Y8.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-56.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.09%
EBIT Next Year98.11%
EBIT Next 3Y40.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y406.99%
FCF growth 3Y-6.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y738.58%
OCF growth 3Y-2.5%
OCF growth 5YN/A