WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
67.25 EUR
-2.35 (-3.38%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WCH. WCH was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WCH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WCH is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
WCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WCH has a Return On Assets (1.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WCH's Return On Equity of 3.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
WCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 42.42% 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 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
WCH has a Profit Margin (1.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCH has declined.
The Operating Margin of WCH (2.17%) is worse than 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCH has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WCH (15.33%) is worse 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCH is still creating some value.
WCH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 2.49 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WCH's Altman-Z score of 2.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
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 | 2.49 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.89, WCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.54, WCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The earnings per share for WCH have been decreasing by -33.20% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue for WCH has decreased by -10.63% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.76% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.96% on average over the next years.
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.
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 rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.72.
WCH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, WCH is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WCH.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCH is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%, WCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WCH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.21.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WCH pays a better dividend.
| 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.
WCH's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP79.77%
EPS Next 2Y-20.34%
EPS Next 3Y-1.81%
FRA:WCH (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.25
-2.35 (-3.38%)
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 Cap3.51B
Revenue(TTM)8.56B
Net Income(TTM)155.70M
Analysts74.29
Price Target72.04 (7.12%)
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 | 24.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.66 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)3.07
Fwd EY4.57%
FCF(TTM)-6.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY8.58%
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 | 2.49 |
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 24.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.
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.