WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:WCH • DE000WCH8881
Current stock price
93.65 EUR
+2.95 (+3.25%)
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This WCH.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WCH.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WCH has reported negative net income.
- WCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years WCH 4 years were profitable.
- WCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WCH has a Return On Assets of -10.93%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WCH underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- WCH's Return On Equity of -25.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WCH is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.93% | ||
| ROE | -25.42% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.24%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)-3.52%
ROE(5y)8.38%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCH has declined.
- The Gross Margin of WCH (12.08%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- WCH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WCH so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 12.08% |
OM growth 3Y-66.98%
OM growth 5Y-40.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-19.7%
GM growth 5Y-5.97%
2. WCH.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WCH does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- The number of shares outstanding for WCH remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- WCH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WCH has a Altman-Z score (2.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that WCH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WCH (0.61) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- WCH has a Current Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that WCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WCH has a Current ratio of 3.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCH outperforms 84.72% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.93 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCH's Quick ratio of 1.93 is amongst the best of the industry. WCH outperforms 86.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 |
3. WCH.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WCH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -483.88%.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.90% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.17% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-483.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-676.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-6.07%
3.2 Future
- WCH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.54% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y101.46%
EPS Next 2Y45.35%
EPS Next 3Y29.8%
EPS Next 5Y18.54%
Revenue Next Year0.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y2.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.19%
3.3 Evolution
- 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. WCH.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WCH. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 344.69, the valuation of WCH can be described as expensive.
- WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WCH is more expensive than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, WCH is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 344.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WCH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WCH's earnings are expected to grow with 29.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.35%
EPS Next 3Y29.8%
5. WCH.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCH does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
WCH.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:WCH (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
93.65
+2.95 (+3.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Industry Strength53.38
Industry Growth36.67
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners10.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.88B
Revenue(TTM)8.30B
Net Income(TTM)-915.10M
Analysts66.09
Price Target75.84 (-19.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend2.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.02%
DP-13.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-649.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-1153.62%
Max EPS beat(2)-145.05%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-424.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-1153.62%
Max EPS beat(4)-145.05%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-208.74%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-140.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-104.81%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
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)5.25%
PT rev (3m)8.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-58.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 344.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.14 |
EPS(TTM)-18.58
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY0.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)10.4
OCFY11.11%
SpS159.23
BVpS69.02
TBVpS64.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.93% | ||
| ROE | -25.42% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 12.08% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.24%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)-3.52%
ROE(5y)8.38%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.09%
ROCE(5y)9.46%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-66.98%
OM growth 5Y-40.19%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-19.7%
GM growth 5Y-5.97%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 136.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
F-Score4
WACC5.89%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)127.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.7%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-483.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-676.51%
EPS Next Y101.46%
EPS Next 2Y45.35%
EPS Next 3Y29.8%
EPS Next 5Y18.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.17%
Sales Q2Q%-6.07%
Revenue Next Year0.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.09%
Revenue Next 3Y2.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-158.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-71.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.3%
EBIT Next Year918.05%
EBIT Next 3Y136.31%
EBIT Next 5Y73.03%
FCF growth 1Y96.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y74.81%
OCF growth 3Y-21.59%
OCF growth 5Y-9.09%
WACKER CHEMIE AG / WCH.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to WCH.DE.
What is the valuation status for WCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WCH stock?
WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is WACKER CHEMIE AG?
The financial health rating of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 4 / 10.