WELLTOWER INC (WELL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WELL • US95040Q1040
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This WELL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WELL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WELL was profitable.
- WELL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WELL has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WELL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WELL has a Return On Assets of 1.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WELL outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
- WELL has a Return On Equity (2.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WELL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.40%) than 84.55% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WELL is in line with the industry average of 3.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.39% | ||
| ROE | 2.22% | ||
| ROIC | 0.4% |
ROA(3y)1.34%
ROA(5y)1.07%
ROE(3y)2.18%
ROE(5y)1.83%
ROIC(3y)1.39%
ROIC(5y)1.51%
1.3 Margins
- WELL has a Profit Margin (8.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WELL has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.00%, WELL is doing worse than 84.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WELL has declined.
- WELL's Gross Margin of 41.17% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WELL is outperformed by 82.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WELL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.64% | ||
| GM | 41.17% |
OM growth 3Y-37.77%
OM growth 5Y-27.23%
PM growth 3Y53.08%
PM growth 5Y-16.47%
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
2. WELL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WELL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WELL has more shares outstanding
- WELL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WELL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.49 indicates that WELL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WELL has a Altman-Z score of 3.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. WELL outperforms 98.37% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WELL is 14.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take WELL, 14.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WELL's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.16 is amongst the best of the industry. WELL outperforms 84.55% of its industry peers.
- WELL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WELL (0.47) is better than 89.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC8.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- WELL has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that WELL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WELL's Current ratio of 2.01 is amongst the best of the industry. WELL outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
- WELL has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that WELL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WELL (2.01) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. WELL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WELL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.26%.
- Measured over the past years, WELL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.69% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WELL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.63%.
- Measured over the past years, WELL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.26%
EPS 3Y63.55%
EPS 5Y-9.69%
EPS Q2Q%-26.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.63%
Revenue growth 3Y22.74%
Revenue growth 5Y18.67%
Sales Q2Q%41.33%
3.2 Future
- WELL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.25% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y112.43%
EPS Next 2Y50.77%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
EPS Next 5Y29.25%
Revenue Next Year25.86%
Revenue Next 2Y18.68%
Revenue Next 3Y17.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. WELL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WELL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 147.84.
- WELL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- WELL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.18.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 69.59 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WELL.
- WELL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. WELL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 147.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 69.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WELL is valued more expensive than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- WELL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WELL is cheaper than 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 103.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 64.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WELL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WELL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.77%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
5. WELL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WELL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.43, WELL pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 7.71. 87.80% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than WELL!
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WELL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WELL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
- WELL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WELL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- WELL pays out 200.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WELL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP200.46%
EPS Next 2Y50.77%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
WELL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
206.97
-0.62 (-0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners99.54%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap144.41B
Revenue(TTM)10.84B
Net Income(TTM)936.85M
Analysts81.54
Price Target236.3 (14.17%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
Yearly Dividend2.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP200.46%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-25 2026-02-25 (0.74)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-49.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-76.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.07%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-76.34%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.65%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.09%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.98%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.96%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.96%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.05%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.06%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)2.75%
PT rev (3m)8.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 147.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 69.59 | ||
| P/S | 13.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 103.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 50.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.43 | ||
| P/tB | 3.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 64.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY0.68%
EPS(NY)2.97
Fwd EY1.44%
FCF(TTM)2
FCFY0.97%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY2%
SpS15.53
BVpS60.38
TBVpS59.88
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.39% | ||
| ROE | 2.22% | ||
| ROCE | 0.51% | ||
| ROIC | 0.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.44% | ||
| OM | 3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.64% | ||
| GM | 41.17% | ||
| FCFM | 12.86% |
ROA(3y)1.34%
ROA(5y)1.07%
ROE(3y)2.18%
ROE(5y)1.83%
ROIC(3y)1.39%
ROIC(5y)1.51%
ROICexc(3y)1.48%
ROICexc(5y)1.58%
ROICexgc(3y)1.49%
ROICexgc(5y)1.58%
ROCE(3y)1.76%
ROCE(5y)1.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.72%
OM growth 3Y-37.77%
OM growth 5Y-27.23%
PM growth 3Y53.08%
PM growth 5Y-16.47%
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.49% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 116.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 148.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
F-Score7
WACC8.26%
ROIC/WACC0.05
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)285.62%
Profit Quality(5y)435.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.26%
EPS 3Y63.55%
EPS 5Y-9.69%
EPS Q2Q%-26.32%
EPS Next Y112.43%
EPS Next 2Y50.77%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
EPS Next 5Y29.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.63%
Revenue growth 3Y22.74%
Revenue growth 5Y18.67%
Sales Q2Q%41.33%
Revenue Next Year25.86%
Revenue Next 2Y18.68%
Revenue Next 3Y17.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-72.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.65%
EBIT Next Year232.12%
EBIT Next 3Y59.58%
EBIT Next 5Y35.73%
FCF growth 1Y-38.23%
FCF growth 3Y1.6%
FCF growth 5Y0.42%
OCF growth 1Y27.71%
OCF growth 3Y29.44%
OCF growth 5Y16.12%
WELLTOWER INC / WELL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WELL.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WELLTOWER INC (WELL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WELLTOWER INC (WELL) stock?
WELLTOWER INC (WELL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) stock?
The financial health rating of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) stock?
The dividend rating of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 200.46%.