WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:WAC • DE000WACK012
19.7 EUR
+0.36 (+1.86%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
This WAC.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, WAC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WAC was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WAC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WAC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. WAC.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WAC had positive earnings in the past year.
- WAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WAC has always been profitable.
- WAC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WAC (2.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WAC has a Return On Equity of 4.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAC outperforms 42.20% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.34%, WAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.20% 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 8.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.47% | ||
| ROE | 4.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% |
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 (2.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WAC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WAC has a Operating Margin (5.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WAC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.02%, WAC is doing worse than 85.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 5.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.87% | ||
| GM | 23.02% |
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. WAC.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WAC is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WAC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WAC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for WAC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that WAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WAC's Altman-Z score of 2.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAC outperforms 65.14% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WAC is 1.87, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WAC, only 1.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WAC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. WAC outperforms 84.40% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that WAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WAC (0.13) is better than 77.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC6.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that WAC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WAC has a Current ratio of 1.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAC outperforms 56.88% of its industry peers.
- WAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that WAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WAC's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WAC is outperformed by 80.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. WAC.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WAC have decreased strongly by -24.69% in the last year.
- WAC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.94% yearly.
- WAC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.55%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.69%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y-3.94%
EPS Q2Q%178.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%6.32%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.75% on average over the next years.
- 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-22.71%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
EPS Next 5Y-4.75%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5Y6.21%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. WAC.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WAC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.89.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WAC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WAC is cheaper than 60.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WAC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.25.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.52, 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 76.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.39. WAC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WAC is valued cheaper than 86.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
5. WAC.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%.
- The stock price of WAC dropped by -20.56% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.45, WAC pays a better dividend. On top of this WAC pays more dividend than 88.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
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
- 66.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WAC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WAC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP66.56%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
WAC.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:WAC (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
19.7
+0.36 (+1.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-26 2026-03-26/amc
Inst Owners10.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)2.14B
Net Income(TTM)61.30M
Analysts46
Price Target21.93 (11.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.87%
DP66.56%
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)6.17%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY4.57%
EPS(NY)1.71
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY15.52%
OCF(TTM)4.19
OCFY21.25%
SpS30.48
BVpS21.31
TBVpS14.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.47% | ||
| ROE | 4.1% | ||
| ROCE | 6.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.07% | ||
| OM | 5.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.87% | ||
| GM | 23.02% | ||
| FCFM | 10.03% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.14%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 136.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 349.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
F-Score4
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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)-24.69%
EPS 3Y-19.69%
EPS 5Y-3.94%
EPS Q2Q%178.57%
EPS Next Y-22.71%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
EPS Next 5Y-4.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.55%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%6.32%
Revenue Next Year1.5%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5Y6.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.09%
EBIT Next Year95.8%
EBIT Next 3Y37.9%
EBIT Next 5Y20.11%
FCF growth 1Y629.38%
FCF growth 3Y-6.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y185.33%
OCF growth 3Y-2.5%
OCF growth 5YN/A
WACKER NEUSON SE / WAC.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WAC.DE.
What is the valuation status for WAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WAC stock?
WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is WACKER NEUSON SE?
The financial health rating of WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.56%.