WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
69.25 EUR
+3.15 (+4.77%)
Overall WCH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WCH against 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WCH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WCH has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WCH was profitable.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WCH has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.77%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.22% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Return On Equity of 3.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 53.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WCH (2.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCH is in line with the industry average of 7.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.08%) for WCH is well below the 3 year average (8.12%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that WCH had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.82%, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCH has declined.
The Operating Margin of WCH (2.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCH has grown nicely.
WCH's Gross Margin of 15.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WCH is outperformed by 73.13% of its industry peers.
WCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
WCH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for WCH remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
WCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WCH has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that WCH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.46, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.72% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.41, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.02%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.89, WCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.07% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that WCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.54, WCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WCH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -82.73%.
The earnings per share for WCH have been decreasing by -33.20% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, WCH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.63% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-82.73%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-408.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-96.76%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
EPS Next 5Y-7.69%
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 161.05.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit more expensive than 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
WCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.43.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WCH is more expensive than 64.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 161.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WCH's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.59% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, WCH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
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
79.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCH. 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-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
FRA:WCH (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
69.25
+3.15 (+4.77%)
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 Cap3.61B
Revenue(TTM)5.72B
Net Income(TTM)155.70M
Analysts72.38
Price Target72.04 (4.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
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)-3.17%
PT rev (3m)-13.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-43.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-551.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-77.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-95.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 161.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 12.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.39 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.62%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)-6.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY8.33%
SpS164.21
BVpS83.22
TBVpS78.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.37
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 | 2.46 |
F-Score5
WACC6.02%
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)-82.73%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-408.93%
EPS Next Y-96.76%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
EPS Next 5Y-7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year98.45%
EBIT Next 3Y40.44%
EBIT Next 5Y20.48%
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 1 / 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 161.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
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.