WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA (WAWI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:WAWI - Euronext Oslo - NO0010571680 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Taking everything into account, WAWI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WAWI was compared to 21 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. WAWI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WAWI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WAWI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WAWI had a positive cash flow from operations.
WAWI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WAWI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WAWI has a Return On Assets (11.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WAWI has a Return On Equity of 33.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WAWI outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
WAWI has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WAWI outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WAWI is above the industry average of 10.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.95%) for WAWI is below the current ROIC(18.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.65% | ||
| ROE | 33.97% | ||
| ROIC | 18.22% |
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
WAWI has a Profit Margin (18.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WAWI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WAWI has a better Operating Margin (24.39%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WAWI (59.27%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.99% | ||
| GM | 59.27% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WAWI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that WAWI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WAWI has a worse Altman-Z score (1.70) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WAWI is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take WAWI, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.11, WAWI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WAWI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating WAWI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WAWI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WAWI is outperformed by 71.43% 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 | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC8.45%
2.3 Liquidity
WAWI has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that WAWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.82, WAWI is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WAWI has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that WAWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, WAWI is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.65% over the past year.
WAWI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.11% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.90% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WAWI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.65%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%35.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%3.35%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.28% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, WAWI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.05%
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.26%
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 3.54, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WAWI is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WAWI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WAWI is valued cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.74, WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WAWI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WAWI indicates a rather cheap valuation: WAWI is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.72 |
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.
WAWI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WAWI's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.28% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WAWI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.43%, which is a nice return.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 33.93.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.43% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
72.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WAWI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.64%
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
OSL:WAWI (7/8/2025, 11:50:13 AM)
86.05
+2.4 (+2.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.41B
Analysts70
Price Target78.95 (-8.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 15.43% |
Yearly Dividend17.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP72.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(2)13.33%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)24.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.32%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.76%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.79%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.34%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.35%
PT rev (1m)-13.83%
PT rev (3m)-29.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.72 |
EPS(TTM)24.3
EY28.24%
EPS(NY)21.5
Fwd EY24.98%
FCF(TTM)37.67
FCFY43.78%
OCF(TTM)42.43
OCFY49.31%
SpS128.04
BVpS71.58
TBVpS64.19
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)0.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.65% | ||
| ROE | 33.97% | ||
| ROCE | 23.67% | ||
| ROIC | 18.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.39% | ||
| OM | 24.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.99% | ||
| GM | 59.27% | ||
| FCFM | 29.42% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 154.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score7
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC2.16
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)17.65%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%35.9%
EPS Next Y24.05%
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%3.35%
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.95%
EBIT growth 3Y47.38%
EBIT growth 5Y29.22%
EBIT Next Year43.97%
EBIT Next 3Y4.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.72%
FCF growth 3Y46.97%
FCF growth 5Y20.43%
OCF growth 1Y18.6%
OCF growth 3Y40.42%
OCF growth 5Y18.16%