WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
67.85 EUR
+0.6 (+0.89%)
Taking everything into account, WCH scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WCH was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WCH has an average financial health and profitability rating. WCH is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WCH was profitable.
In the past year WCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WCH has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WCH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WCH has a Return On Assets (1.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.59%, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Return On Invested Capital (2.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCH is in line with the industry average of 7.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.12%) for WCH is well above the current ROIC(2.08%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.77% | ||
| ROE | 3.59% | ||
| ROIC | 2.08% |
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)15.27%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.82%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WCH (2.17%) is worse than 60.61% of its industry peers.
WCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCH has a worse Gross Margin (15.33%) than 74.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 15.33% |
OM growth 3Y-35.5%
OM growth 5Y4.99%
PM growth 3Y-31.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.82%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WCH is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WCH remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WCH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for WCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.47, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WCH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 53.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC5.96%
2.3 Liquidity
WCH has a Current Ratio of 2.89. This indicates that WCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WCH's Current ratio of 2.89 is amongst the best of the industry. WCH outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WCH's Quick ratio of 1.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.24% over the past year.
WCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -33.20% yearly.
WCH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.63%.
WCH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.24%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-184.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
3.2 Future
WCH is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.76% yearly.
WCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y-85.49%
EPS Next 2Y-20.34%
EPS Next 3Y-1.81%
EPS Next 5Y-8.76%
Revenue Next Year-3%
Revenue Next 2Y0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.94, WCH is valued on the expensive side.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WCH is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WCH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.09.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCH is valued a bit cheaper than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.34%
EPS Next 3Y-1.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
WCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WCH has a limited annual growth rate of 3.71%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WCH pays out 79.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WCH has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP79.77%
EPS Next 2Y-20.34%
EPS Next 3Y-1.81%
FRA:WCH (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.85
+0.6 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.54B
Revenue(TTM)8.56B
Net Income(TTM)155.70M
Analysts74.29
Price Target72.04 (6.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.71%
DP79.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-198.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-210.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-186.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-95.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-210.78%
Max EPS beat(4)18.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-54.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-33.97%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.63%
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)-7%
PT rev (3m)-13.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-236.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-80.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)3.07
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)-6.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY8.5%
SpS164.21
BVpS83.22
TBVpS78.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number71.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.77% | ||
| ROE | 3.59% | ||
| ROCE | 2.47% | ||
| ROIC | 2.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.46% | ||
| OM | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 15.33% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)15.27%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
ROICexc(3y)10.44%
ROICexc(5y)11.8%
ROICexgc(3y)10.89%
ROICexgc(5y)12.12%
ROCE(3y)9.6%
ROCE(5y)10.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.01%
OM growth 3Y-35.5%
OM growth 5Y4.99%
PM growth 3Y-31.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.82%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 128.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 43.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score5
WACC5.96%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)143.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.24%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-184.48%
EPS Next Y-85.49%
EPS Next 2Y-20.34%
EPS Next 3Y-1.81%
EPS Next 5Y-8.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-3%
Revenue Next 2Y0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y1.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year98.45%
EBIT Next 3Y40.44%
EBIT Next 5Y23%
FCF growth 1Y-173.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-70.54%
OCF growth 3Y-33.69%
OCF growth 5Y-12.49%
WACKER CHEMIE AG / WCH.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WCH.DE.
What is the valuation status of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WACKER CHEMIE AG?
WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 24.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
What is the financial health of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 5 / 10.