WELLTOWER INC (WELL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WELL • US95040Q1040
Current stock price
206.34 USD
+1.64 (+0.8%)
At close:
206.51 USD
+0.17 (+0.08%)
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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
- WELL had positive earnings in the past year.
- WELL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WELL has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WELL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.39%, WELL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of WELL (2.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WELL's Return On Invested Capital of 0.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WELL is outperformed by 84.43% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WELL is in line with the industry average of 3.11%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 8.64%, WELL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- WELL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WELL has a Operating Margin of 3.00%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WELL underperforms 84.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WELL has declined.
- The Gross Margin of WELL (41.17%) is worse than 81.97% of its industry peers.
- WELL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WELL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WELL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- WELL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WELL has an Altman-Z score of 3.48. This indicates that WELL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WELL has a better Altman-Z score (3.48) than 97.54% of its industry peers.
- WELL has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.16. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WELL would need 14.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 14.16, WELL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that WELL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- WELL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. WELL outperforms 89.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC8.24%
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.
- The Current ratio of WELL (2.01) is better than 87.70% 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.01, WELL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.69% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, WELL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.63%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.25% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- WELL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y79.23%
EPS Next 2Y55.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
EPS Next 5Y29.25%
Revenue Next Year23.26%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y18.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. WELL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 147.39, the valuation of WELL can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WELL.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WELL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say WELL is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 82.23, the valuation of WELL can be described as expensive.
- WELL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- WELL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 147.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 82.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.62% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WELL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WELL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 103.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 64.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WELL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- WELL's earnings are expected to grow with 30.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
5. WELL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WELL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.51%.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.51, WELL pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 8.03. 88.52% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than WELL!
- WELL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WELL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
- WELL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- WELL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP200.46%
EPS Next 2Y55.29%
EPS Next 3Y30.97%
WELL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
206.34
+1.64 (+0.8%)
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)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners99.41%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap143.97B
Revenue(TTM)10.84B
Net Income(TTM)936.85M
Analysts81.54
Price Target235.73 (14.24%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
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)2.5%
PT rev (3m)8.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.68%
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 | 147.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 82.23 | ||
| P/S | 13.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 103.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 49.96 | ||
| P/B | 3.42 | ||
| P/tB | 3.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 64.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY0.68%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY1.22%
FCF(TTM)2
FCFY0.97%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY2%
SpS15.53
BVpS60.38
TBVpS59.88
PEG (NY)1.86
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 | 3.48 |
F-Score7
WACC8.24%
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 Y79.23%
EPS Next 2Y55.29%
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 Year23.26%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y18.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-72.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.65%
EBIT Next Year182.11%
EBIT Next 3Y51.06%
EBIT Next 5Y31.34%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for WELLTOWER INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 200.46%.