WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WEC - US92939U1060 - Common Stock
103.88 USD
+0.4 (+0.39%)
103.7 USD
-0.18 (-0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WEC. WEC was compared to 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. WEC has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WEC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WEC had positive earnings in the past year.
WEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WEC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WEC (3.40%) is better than 96.15% of its industry peers.
WEC has a Return On Equity of 12.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WEC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WEC's Return On Invested Capital of 4.53% is amongst the best of the industry. WEC outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
WEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.35%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) for WEC is above the 3 year average (4.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.46% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.99%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.27%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.75%, WEC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WEC has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.09%, WEC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
WEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WEC has a Gross Margin (67.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WEC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.75% | ||
| GM | 67.71% |
OM growth 3Y6.87%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y3.33%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WEC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WEC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WEC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.09, we must say that WEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WEC has a better Altman-Z score (1.09) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
WEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WEC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WEC outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
WEC has a Current Ratio of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that WEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WEC (0.50) is worse than 96.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that WEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WEC (0.33) is worse than 96.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.01% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, WEC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.44% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WEC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.88% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.01%
EPS 3Y5.96%
EPS 5Y6.44%
EPS Q2Q%1.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.71%
Sales Q2Q%12.91%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.60% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, WEC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
EPS Next 5Y7.6%
Revenue Next Year5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.71%
Revenue Next 3Y5.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.08%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.64, the valuation of WEC can be described as rather expensive.
WEC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WEC is more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
WEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WEC.
80.77% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WEC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WEC is valued more expensive than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of WEC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)3.05
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.20%, WEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.54, WEC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, WEC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WEC grows each year by 7.17%, which is quite nice.
WEC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WEC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.17%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
WEC pays out 66.24% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WEC's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
103.88
+0.4 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.84%
Inst Owner Change2.17%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap33.79B
Revenue(TTM)9.55B
Net Income(TTM)1.69B
Analysts72.5
Price Target125.1 (20.43%)
Short Float %3.91%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.2% |
Yearly Dividend3.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.17%
DP66.24%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.34%
Min EPS beat(2)1.82%
Max EPS beat(2)6.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.36%
Max EPS beat(4)6.86%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.2%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.67%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.02%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.02%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.26%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.74%
PT rev (1m)0.54%
PT rev (3m)12.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.54 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.55 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 3.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.94 |
EPS(TTM)5.29
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)5.65
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)-1.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)10.87
OCFY10.47%
SpS29.35
BVpS41.81
TBVpS32.33
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)3.05
Graham Number70.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.4% | ||
| ROE | 12.46% | ||
| ROCE | 5.35% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.86% | ||
| OM | 25.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.75% | ||
| GM | 67.71% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.21%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.99%
ROE(5y)11.85%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.27%
ROICexc(3y)4.36%
ROICexc(5y)4.27%
ROICexgc(3y)4.71%
ROICexgc(5y)4.64%
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)5.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.94%
OM growth 3Y6.87%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y4.33%
PM growth 5Y3.33%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 272.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.09 |
F-Score6
WACC6.84%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)212.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)215.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.01%
EPS 3Y5.96%
EPS 5Y6.44%
EPS Q2Q%1.22%
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y7.43%
EPS Next 5Y7.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.88%
Revenue growth 3Y1.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.71%
Sales Q2Q%12.91%
Revenue Next Year5.46%
Revenue Next 2Y5.71%
Revenue Next 3Y5.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.08%
EBIT growth 1Y15.02%
EBIT growth 3Y8.08%
EBIT growth 5Y7.02%
EBIT Next Year73.54%
EBIT Next 3Y29.37%
EBIT Next 5Y21.26%
FCF growth 1Y-552.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y31.31%
OCF growth 1Y39.26%
OCF growth 3Y16.47%
OCF growth 5Y6.49%
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC / WEC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WEC.
Can you provide the valuation status for WEC ENERGY GROUP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) stock?
WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WEC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) is 19.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.48.
How financially healthy is WEC ENERGY GROUP INC?
The financial health rating of WEC ENERGY GROUP INC (WEC) is 1 / 10.