WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
65.15 EUR
+0.45 (+0.7%)
WCH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
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.
WCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WCH had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.49%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.59% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WCH (1.59%) is worse than 66.22% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCH is still 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.
The debt/assets ratio for WCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WCH has an Altman-Z score of 2.48. 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.
WCH has a Altman-Z score of 2.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 58.11% of its industry peers.
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 | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC5.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that WCH has no problem at all paying 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
The earnings per share for WCH have decreased strongly by -82.73% in the last year.
WCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -33.20% yearly.
WCH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.50%.
WCH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.03% yearly.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.93% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 151.51, the valuation of WCH can be described as expensive.
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.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WCH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit more expensive than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.22. WCH is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 151.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCH is cheaper than 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%, WCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, WCH pays a better dividend. On top of this WCH pays more dividend than 81.08% of the companies listed 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
280.10% 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.
DP280.1%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
FRA:WCH (12/3/2025, 2:05:44 PM)
65.15
+0.45 (+0.7%)
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 Cap3.40B
Revenue(TTM)8.47B
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts72.38
Price Target70.5 (8.21%)
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 | 151.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.66%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY3.28%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY11.38%
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 | 2.48 |
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 151.51 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.