WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
68.45 EUR
+1.85 (+2.78%)
WCH gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 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
In the past year WCH was profitable.
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
WCH's Return On Assets of 1.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 53.03% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.59%, WCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WCH (2.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCH is in line with the industry average of 7.02%.
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 in line with its industry peers.
WCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.17%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCH has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WCH (15.33%) is worse than 75.76% 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
WCH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
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.
WCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WCH has a Altman-Z score (2.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that WCH is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC6.08%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.89, WCH belongs to the best 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.
WCH has a better Quick ratio (1.54) than 71.21% of its industry peers.
| 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.
WCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -33.20% yearly.
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
WCH is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.76% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.96% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.17, WCH can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WCH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. WCH is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.29, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WCH.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, WCH is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
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 3.81%, WCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.14, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, WCH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
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
79.77% 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.
DP79.77%
EPS Next 2Y-20.34%
EPS Next 3Y-1.81%
FRA:WCH (10/20/2025, 4:31:05 PM)
68.45
+1.85 (+2.78%)
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 Cap3.57B
Analysts74.29
Price Target74.4 (8.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
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)-3.95%
PT rev (3m)-14.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8314.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-197.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-80.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.87 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
EPS(TTM)2.72
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)3.07
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)-6.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY8.43%
SpS164.21
BVpS83.22
TBVpS78.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-43.15%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.47 |
F-Score5
WACC6.08%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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%