WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:WCH • DE000WCH8881

81.275 EUR
+1.93 (+2.43%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 12:11 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WCH. WCH was compared to 69 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WCH was profitable.
  • In the past year WCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WCH has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WCH.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWCH.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.49%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.48% 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 43.48% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WCH (1.55%) is worse than 62.32% of its industry peers.
  • WCH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.12%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.10%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
WCH.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWCH.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of WCH (0.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 1.59%, WCH is not doing good in the industry: 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • WCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of WCH (14.81%) is worse than 76.81% 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 RankSector 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%
WCH.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWCH.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WCH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WCH is higher compared to a year ago.
WCH.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingWCH.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
WCH.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWCH.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • WCH has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. 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 (2.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WCH (0.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.59
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.21%
WCH.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWCH.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.02, WCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WCH's Quick ratio of 1.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 75.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 1.64
WCH.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWCH.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WCH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.17%.
  • The earnings per share for WCH have been decreasing by -33.20% on average. This is quite bad
  • WCH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.63%.
  • WCH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.17%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.72%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.04% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-115.89%
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year-4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.62%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%

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.
WCH.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWCH.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
WCH.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWCH.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 -10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WCH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.79.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit cheaper than 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WCH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 123.92, WCH can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit more expensive than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.75, WCH is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.79
Fwd PE 123.92
WCH.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWCH.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 71.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.87
WCH.DE Per share dataWCH.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A cheap valuation may be justified as WCH's earnings are expected to decrease with -23.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%, WCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WCH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.7%

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
WCH.DE Yearly Dividends per shareWCH.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

  • 280.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • WCH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP280.1%
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
WCH.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWCH.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B
WCH.DE Dividend Payout.WCH.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WCH.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WACKER CHEMIE AG

FRA:WCH (2/24/2026, 12:11:55 PM)

81.275

+1.93 (+2.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners11.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.24B
Revenue(TTM)5.72B
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts56.8
Price Target70.38 (-13.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.7%
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)0.57%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)37.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-589.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.79
Fwd PE 123.92
P/S 0.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.97
P/B 0.99
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 7.87
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY5.96%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY0.81%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY9.12%
SpS162.5
BVpS81.88
TBVpS76.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number94.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.59
F-Score6
WACC6.21%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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)-23.17%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-115.89%
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.72%
Revenue Next Year-4.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.51%
Revenue Next 3Y0.62%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year86.78%
EBIT Next 3Y34.62%
EBIT Next 5Y23.97%
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 4 / 10 to WCH.DE.


What is the valuation status for WCH 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 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WCH stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is expected to decline by -115.89% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 280.1%.