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WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

16.32  +0.39 (+2.45%)

After market: 15.99 -0.33 (-2.02%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall WDS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated WDS against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. WDS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. WDS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WDS had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.34%, WDS is doing worse than 62.62% of the companies in the same industry.
WDS's Return On Equity of 5.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WDS is outperformed by 66.50% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.88%, WDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WDS is significantly below the industry average of 28.71%.
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

The Profit Margin of WDS (14.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDS has declined.
The Operating Margin of WDS (38.17%) is better than 77.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WDS has declined.
The Gross Margin of WDS (45.01%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WDS has declined.
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for WDS is higher compared to a year ago.
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

WDS has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that WDS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WDS has a Altman-Z score (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 22.32, WDS is doing worse than 61.65% of the companies in the same industry.
WDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, WDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 22.32
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.41%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, WDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that WDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WDS has a Quick ratio of 1.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDS outperforms 52.43% of its industry peers.
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%.
Measured over the past 5 years, WDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.48% on average per year.
WDS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -31.65%.
WDS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.71% yearly.
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 -5.06% on average per year.
WDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.57%
EPS Next 2Y-17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-16.41%
EPS Next 5Y-5.06%
Revenue Next Year-6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.17%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B
WDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WDS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.14.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WDS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.73, the valuation of WDS can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WDS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.44), we can say WDS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.14
Fwd PE 13.73
WDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

76.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WDS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WDS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WDS is more expensive than 62.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 93.9
EV/EBITDA 3.96
WDS Per share dataWDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.09
EPS Next 2Y-17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-16.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.50%, WDS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, WDS pays a better dividend. On top of this WDS pays more dividend than 80.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WDS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.5%

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

142.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WDS's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP142.92%
EPS Next 2Y-17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-16.41%
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 (1/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.99 -0.33 (-2.02%)

16.32

+0.39 (+2.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-27 2024-08-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2025-01-22/amc
Inst Owners42.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.99B
Analysts66.67
Price Target19.51 (19.55%)
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio2.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.5%
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)-4.15%
PT rev (3m)-8.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.14
Fwd PE 13.73
P/S 2.46
P/FCF 93.9
P/OCF 5.55
P/B 0.88
P/tB 0.99
EV/EBITDA 3.96
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY7.28%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)2.94
OCFY18.01%
SpS6.63
BVpS18.47
TBVpS16.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.09
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 1.55
F-Score4
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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-2.57%
EPS Next 2Y-17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-16.41%
EPS Next 5Y-5.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.65%
Revenue growth 3Y57.23%
Revenue growth 5Y21.71%
Sales Q2Q%-19.08%
Revenue Next Year-6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.17%
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 5Y10.54%
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%