WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
67.2 EUR
+0.8 (+1.2%)
WCH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WCH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WCH does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCH had positive earnings in the past year.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WCH has always been profitable.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.49%, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Return On Equity (0.98%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WCH's Return On Invested Capital of 1.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WCH is outperformed by 60.81% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCH is in line with the industry average of 6.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.55%) 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 | 0.49% | ||
| ROE | 0.98% | ||
| ROIC | 1.55% |
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
The Profit Margin of WCH (0.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCH has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.59%, WCH is doing worse than 66.22% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCH has a worse Gross Margin (14.81%) than 75.68% 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 | 1.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.49% | ||
| GM | 14.81% |
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.
WCH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WCH has a Altman-Z score (2.50) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that WCH is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCH has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC5.94%
2.3 Liquidity
WCH has a Current Ratio of 3.02. This indicates that WCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WCH (3.02) is better than 85.14% of its industry peers.
WCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that WCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WCH has a Quick ratio of 1.64. This is in the better half of the industry: WCH outperforms 74.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.50% 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)-3.5%
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 -3.12% on average per year.
WCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y-96.76%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
EPS Next 5Y-3.12%
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
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 156.28.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WCH is more expensive than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say WCH is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WCH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCH indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WCH is more expensive than 68.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, WCH is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 156.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.62% 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 | 6.82 |
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%.
WCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.13. WCH pays more dividend than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| 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
WCH pays out 280.10% 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.
DP280.1%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
FRA:WCH (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.2
+0.8 (+1.2%)
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 Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)8.47B
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts72.38
Price Target70.5 (4.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.71%
DP280.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-165.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-186.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-145.05%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-130.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-210.78%
Max EPS beat(4)18.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.68%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-45.26%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-32.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
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)-5.24%
PT rev (3m)-9.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-77.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-84.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 156.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.07 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.64%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY3.18%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY11.03%
SpS162.5
BVpS81.88
TBVpS76.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.49% | ||
| ROE | 0.98% | ||
| ROCE | 1.83% | ||
| ROIC | 1.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.82% | ||
| OM | 1.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.49% | ||
| GM | 14.81% | ||
| 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
F-Score6
WACC5.94%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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-3.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.5%
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 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year98.45%
EBIT Next 3Y40.44%
EBIT Next 5Y21.57%
FCF growth 1Y-215%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-66.85%
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 3 / 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 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 156.28 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.