WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
65.7 EUR
-0.6 (-0.9%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WCH. WCH was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WCH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.49%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Return On Equity of 0.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WCH (1.55%) is worse than 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
WCH has a Profit Margin of 0.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 44.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCH has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 1.59%, WCH is not doing good in the industry: 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCH has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.81%, WCH is doing worse than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
WCH has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. 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 2.50, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that WCH is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WCH (0.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
WCH has a better Current ratio (3.02) than 85.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying 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
WCH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.50%.
Measured over the past years, WCH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.03% on average per year.
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
WCH is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.12% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.93% on average over the next years.
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.
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
WCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 152.79.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WCH is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WCH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.77.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say WCH is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 152.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.97% 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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 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
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 (12/1/2025, 5:29:51 PM)
65.7
-0.6 (-0.9%)
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 Cap3.43B
Revenue(TTM)8.47B
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts72.38
Price Target70.5 (7.31%)
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 | 152.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.65%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY3.25%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY11.28%
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 152.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
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.