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WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WDS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9802283088 - ADR - Currency: USD

14.6  -0.46 (-3.05%)

After market: 14.6 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WDS. WDS was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WDS have multiple concerns. WDS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WDS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WDS 4 years were profitable.
WDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWDS 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 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

WDS has a worse Return On Assets (3.34%) than 62.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.30%, WDS is not doing good in the industry: 65.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WDS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
WDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.25%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.75%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.34%
ROE 5.3%
ROIC 5.88%
ROA(3y)7.15%
ROA(5y)1.25%
ROE(3y)12.49%
ROE(5y)1.23%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)5.81%
WDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

WDS has a Profit Margin (14.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.17%, WDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.96% of the companies in the same industry.
WDS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WDS has a Gross Margin (45.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WDS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 38.17%
PM (TTM) 14.76%
GM 45.01%
OM growth 3Y139.66%
OM growth 5Y-2.53%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-14.55%
GM growth 3Y39.39%
GM growth 5Y-1.66%
WDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WDS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WDS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, WDS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WDS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WDS Yearly Shares OutstandingWDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B
WDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that WDS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WDS has a Altman-Z score (1.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WDS is 22.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take WDS, 22.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WDS (22.32) is worse than 62.25% of its industry peers.
WDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, WDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 22.32
Altman-Z 1.51
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC7.38%
WDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WDS (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that WDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.09, WDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 1.09
WDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WDS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.47%.
WDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.48% yearly.
WDS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -31.65%.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.47%
EPS 3Y54.61%
EPS 5Y2.48%
EPS Q2Q%-14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.65%
Revenue growth 3Y57.23%
Revenue growth 5Y21.71%
Sales Q2Q%-19.08%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WDS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.03% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.64%
EPS Next 2Y-19.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.9%
EPS Next 5Y-6.03%
Revenue Next Year-6.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.15%
Revenue Next 5Y0.79%

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 decreasing.
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.
WDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
WDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.07, the valuation of WDS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WDS is valued a bit cheaper than 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. WDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.02, which indicates a correct valuation of WDS.
WDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. WDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.07
Fwd PE 13.02
WDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

77.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WDS is valued a bit more expensive than 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 84.01
EV/EBITDA 3.77
WDS Per share dataWDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as WDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.66
EPS Next 2Y-19.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WDS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.33%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.75, WDS pays a better dividend. On top of this WDS pays more dividend than 81.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, WDS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.33%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WDS grows each year by 38.25%, which is quite nice.
WDS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WDS Yearly Dividends per shareWDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

WDS pays out 142.92% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WDS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP142.92%
EPS Next 2Y-19.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.9%
WDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B
WDS Dividend Payout.WDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR

NYSE:WDS (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 14.6 0 (0%)

14.6

-0.46 (-3.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-27 2024-08-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2025-02-25/amc
Inst Owners41.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.72B
Analysts70
Price Target18.5 (26.71%)
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.33%
Yearly Dividend2.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)38.25%
DP142.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-5.18%
PT rev (3m)-10.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.07
Fwd PE 13.02
P/S 2.2
P/FCF 84.01
P/OCF 4.97
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA 3.77
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY11.03%
EPS(NY)1.12
Fwd EY7.68%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY1.19%
OCF(TTM)2.94
OCFY20.14%
SpS6.63
BVpS18.47
TBVpS16.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.34%
ROE 5.3%
ROCE 9.46%
ROIC 5.88%
ROICexc 6.14%
ROICexgc 6.64%
OM 38.17%
PM (TTM) 14.76%
GM 45.01%
FCFM 2.62%
ROA(3y)7.15%
ROA(5y)1.25%
ROE(3y)12.49%
ROE(5y)1.23%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)5.81%
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)6.57%
ROICexgc(3y)9.96%
ROICexgc(5y)6.98%
ROCE(3y)13.28%
ROCE(5y)9.35%
ROICexcg growth 3Y182.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y174.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.35%
OM growth 3Y139.66%
OM growth 5Y-2.53%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-14.55%
GM growth 3Y39.39%
GM growth 5Y-1.66%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 22.32
Debt/EBITDA 0.69
Cap/Depr 127.51%
Cap/Sales 41.74%
Interest Coverage 123.15
Cash Conversion 62.56%
Profit Quality 17.77%
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 1.51
F-Score4
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)125.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.06%
Profit Quality(3y)69.56%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.47%
EPS 3Y54.61%
EPS 5Y2.48%
EPS Q2Q%-14%
EPS Next Y-4.64%
EPS Next 2Y-19.89%
EPS Next 3Y-20.9%
EPS Next 5Y-6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.65%
Revenue growth 3Y57.23%
Revenue growth 5Y21.71%
Sales Q2Q%-19.08%
Revenue Next Year-6.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.15%
Revenue Next 5Y0.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-42.32%
EBIT growth 3Y276.83%
EBIT growth 5Y18.63%
EBIT Next Year95.88%
EBIT Next 3Y19.27%
EBIT Next 5Y10.96%
FCF growth 1Y-86.39%
FCF growth 3Y25.6%
FCF growth 5Y-15.33%
OCF growth 1Y11.71%
OCF growth 3Y49.23%
OCF growth 5Y13.27%