WACKER NEUSON SE (WAC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WAC - DE000WACK012 - Common Stock
23.85 EUR
-0.1 (-0.42%)
Taking everything into account, WAC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WAC was compared to 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WAC has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. WAC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WAC was profitable.
WAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WAC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years WAC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.03%, WAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.28% of the companies in the same industry.
WAC has a Return On Equity of 3.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAC outperforms 41.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WAC (3.62%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 8.78%.
| 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAC has declined.
WAC has a Operating Margin (4.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WAC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WAC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WAC has less shares outstanding
WAC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.01 indicates that WAC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.01, WAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.58% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.85, WAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that WAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
WAC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.19) than 66.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC6.39%
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 62.26% 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.
WAC has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: WAC underperforms 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.
WAC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.94% yearly.
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
WAC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.03% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WAC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.49%
EPS Next 2Y11.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y6.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
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
WAC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.23.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WAC.
WAC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.63 indicates a reasonable valuation of WAC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, WAC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WAC is valued cheaper than 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WAC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.03% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.51%, WAC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.93, WAC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, WAC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% |
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.
WAC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP153.03%
EPS Next 2Y11.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.03%
FRA:WAC (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.85
-0.1 (-0.42%)
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 Cap1.67B
Analysts71.11
Price Target24.28 (1.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.74
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.6%
FCF(TTM)3.51
FCFY14.7%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY20.4%
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 | 3.01 |
F-Score4
WACC6.39%
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-15.49%
EPS Next 2Y11.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.26%
Revenue growth 3Y6.19%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-16.79%
Revenue Next Year2.46%
Revenue Next 2Y6.38%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
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