WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WDS • US9802283088
Current stock price
23.63 USD
-0.31 (-1.29%)
At close:
23.56 USD
-0.07 (-0.3%)
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This WDS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WDS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WDS was profitable.
- WDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WDS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- WDS 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 4.09%, WDS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- WDS has a Return On Equity (7.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WDS (5.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WDS is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.09% | ||
| ROE | 7.57% | ||
| ROIC | 5.11% |
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)6.27%
ROE(3y)7.5%
ROE(5y)11.02%
ROIC(3y)6.48%
ROIC(5y)8.4%
1.3 Margins
- WDS has a better Profit Margin (20.93%) than 76.56% of 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 31.08%, WDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WDS has grown nicely.
- WDS's Gross Margin of 34.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 44.98% of its industry peers.
- WDS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.93% | ||
| GM | 34.94% |
OM growth 3Y-21.35%
OM growth 5Y57.85%
PM growth 3Y-18.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-17.01%
GM growth 5Y15.38%
2. WDS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WDS is destroying value.
- WDS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WDS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WDS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WDS has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that WDS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of WDS (1.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 61.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC8.19%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that WDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.59, WDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- WDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that WDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.46, WDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
3. WDS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WDS have decreased by -5.58% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, WDS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.78% on average per year.
- WDS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.48%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 29.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
EPS 3Y-25.44%
EPS 5Y24.78%
EPS Q2Q%18.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y29.25%
Sales Q2Q%-11.08%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WDS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.34% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.1%
EPS Next 2Y1.71%
EPS Next 3Y-1.47%
EPS Next 5Y-1.34%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. WDS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.52 indicates a correct valuation of WDS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WDS.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. WDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.48 indicates a correct valuation of WDS.
- WDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- WDS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)169.92
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y1.71%
EPS Next 3Y-1.47%
5. WDS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.97%, WDS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, WDS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- WDS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.30%!
- WDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 74.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDS. 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.
DP74.03%
EPS Next 2Y1.71%
EPS Next 3Y-1.47%
WDS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
23.63
-0.31 (-1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners42.02%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change-15.81%
Market Cap44.92B
Revenue(TTM)12.98B
Net Income(TTM)2.72B
Analysts68.24
Price Target23.17 (-1.95%)
Short Float %0.15%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.3%
DP74.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.59)
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)21.54%
PT rev (3m)29.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)94.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)78.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)18.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 | ||
| P/S | 3.46 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.25 | ||
| P/tB | 1.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)-0.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY16.01%
SpS6.83
BVpS18.89
TBVpS16.34
PEG (NY)169.92
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number24.6541 (4.33%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.09% | ||
| ROE | 7.57% | ||
| ROCE | 6.61% | ||
| ROIC | 5.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.2% | ||
| OM | 31.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.93% | ||
| GM | 34.94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)6.27%
ROE(3y)7.5%
ROE(5y)11.02%
ROIC(3y)6.48%
ROIC(5y)8.4%
ROICexc(3y)6.93%
ROICexc(5y)9.37%
ROICexgc(3y)7.6%
ROICexgc(5y)10.13%
ROCE(3y)8.38%
ROCE(5y)10.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y67.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y64.43%
OM growth 3Y-21.35%
OM growth 5Y57.85%
PM growth 3Y-18.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-17.01%
GM growth 5Y15.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 152.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 61.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score5
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)127.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)45.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)37.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.58%
EPS 3Y-25.44%
EPS 5Y24.78%
EPS Q2Q%18.1%
EPS Next Y0.1%
EPS Next 2Y1.71%
EPS Next 3Y-1.47%
EPS Next 5Y-1.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y29.25%
Sales Q2Q%-11.08%
Revenue Next Year2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-27.85%
EBIT growth 5Y104.01%
EBIT Next Year144.96%
EBIT Next 3Y35.89%
EBIT Next 5Y18.75%
FCF growth 1Y-182.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y23%
OCF growth 3Y-6.54%
OCF growth 5Y31.21%
WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR / WDS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WDS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WDS.
What is the valuation status of WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WDS stock?
WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR?
The financial health rating of WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) is 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) is expected to grow by 0.1% in the next year.