WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA (WAWI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:WAWI - NO0010571680 - Common Stock
78.65 NOK
-1.25 (-1.56%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WAWI. WAWI was compared to 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While WAWI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WAWI is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. This makes WAWI very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WAWI was profitable.
In the past year WAWI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WAWI 4 years were profitable.
WAWI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WAWI has a better Return On Assets (13.50%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Return On Equity of 33.14% is amongst the best of the industry. WAWI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WAWI (16.91%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WAWI is above the industry average of 9.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.91%) for WAWI is above the 3 year average (13.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.5% | ||
| ROE | 33.14% | ||
| ROIC | 16.91% |
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)26.29%
ROE(5y)14.43%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WAWI (20.67%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WAWI has a Operating Margin of 23.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: WAWI outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WAWI (59.37%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.67% | ||
| GM | 59.37% |
OM growth 3Y32.8%
OM growth 5Y21.55%
PM growth 3Y74.93%
PM growth 5Y50.44%
GM growth 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WAWI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WAWI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
WAWI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WAWI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that WAWI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WAWI has a Altman-Z score (1.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WAWI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.92, WAWI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WAWI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating WAWI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WAWI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: WAWI underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Although WAWI does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that WAWI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WAWI's Current ratio of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WAWI is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
WAWI has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that WAWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WAWI (0.94) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.57% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WAWI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.11% on average per year.
WAWI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.59%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -19.67% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
WAWI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.45%
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.98, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WAWI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.60, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WAWI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WAWI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WAWI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WAWI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.74 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of WAWI may justify a higher PE ratio.
WAWI's earnings are expected to decrease with -19.67% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WAWI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 21.10%, which is a nice return.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 35.19. WAWI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.1% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
WAWI pays out 88.32% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP88.32%
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
OSL:WAWI (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.65
-1.25 (-1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.28B
Analysts46.67
Price Target94.66 (20.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.1% |
Yearly Dividend17.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP88.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(2)19.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)19.93%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.04%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.85%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)8.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.78%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.05%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.61%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)19.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.78 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.74 |
EPS(TTM)26.35
EY33.5%
EPS(NY)17.11
Fwd EY21.75%
FCF(TTM)38.61
FCFY49.08%
OCF(TTM)44.21
OCFY56.21%
SpS127.44
BVpS79.48
TBVpS73.3
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.5% | ||
| ROE | 33.14% | ||
| ROCE | 21.96% | ||
| ROIC | 16.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.63% | ||
| OM | 23.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.67% | ||
| GM | 59.37% | ||
| FCFM | 30.29% |
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)26.29%
ROE(5y)14.43%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
ROICexc(3y)15.66%
ROICexc(5y)10.65%
ROICexgc(3y)17.18%
ROICexgc(5y)11.67%
ROCE(3y)18.11%
ROCE(5y)12.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.64%
ROICexcg growth 5Y31.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.03%
OM growth 3Y32.8%
OM growth 5Y21.55%
PM growth 3Y74.93%
PM growth 5Y50.44%
GM growth 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 146.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
F-Score8
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)27.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.45%
Profit Quality(3y)173.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
EPS Next Y9.45%
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.8%
EBIT growth 3Y47.38%
EBIT growth 5Y29.22%
EBIT Next Year42.92%
EBIT Next 3Y2.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.51%
FCF growth 3Y46.97%
FCF growth 5Y20.43%
OCF growth 1Y7.86%
OCF growth 3Y40.42%
OCF growth 5Y18.16%