WELLTOWER INC (WELL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WELL - US95040Q1040 - REIT
188 USD
-3.38 (-1.77%)
188 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WELL. WELL was compared to 125 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While WELL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. WELL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WELL was profitable.
- In the past year WELL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.61%, WELL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- WELL has a Return On Equity (2.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WELL has a Return On Invested Capital (2.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WELL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.79%) for WELL is below the current ROIC(2.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.48% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)1.67%
ROE(5y)2.61%
ROIC(3y)1.79%
ROIC(5y)1.78%
1.3 Margins
- WELL has a Profit Margin of 9.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WELL outperforms 56.00% of 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 16.41%, WELL is doing worse than 63.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WELL has declined.
- WELL has a worse Gross Margin (40.85%) than 83.20% of its industry peers.
- WELL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.69% | ||
| GM | 40.85% |
OM growth 3Y-2.84%
OM growth 5Y-9.14%
PM growth 3Y18.88%
PM growth 5Y-13.12%
GM growth 3Y-1.59%
GM growth 5Y-3.55%
2. Health
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.
- The debt/assets ratio for WELL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.96 indicates that WELL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WELL has a better Altman-Z score (3.96) than 99.20% of its industry peers.
- WELL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WELL would need 6.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WELL (6.09) is better than 96.80% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that WELL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, WELL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC8.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.77 indicates that WELL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.77, WELL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.77 indicates that WELL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.77, WELL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WELL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.61%.
- WELL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.72% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, WELL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 32.28%.
- WELL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.61%
EPS 3Y25.99%
EPS 5Y-10.72%
EPS Q2Q%-43.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.28%
Revenue growth 3Y19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.31%
Sales Q2Q%30.65%
3.2 Future
- WELL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.85% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y16.25%
EPS Next 2Y26.05%
EPS Next 3Y23.49%
EPS Next 5Y22.85%
Revenue Next Year35.01%
Revenue Next 2Y25.33%
Revenue Next 3Y20.73%
Revenue Next 5Y18.91%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 129.66, WELL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WELL is valued a bit more expensive than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. WELL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 75.85, the valuation of WELL can be described as expensive.
- WELL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, WELL is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 129.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 75.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 94.40% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WELL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- WELL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WELL is cheaper than 68.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- WELL's earnings are expected to grow with 23.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.05%
EPS Next 3Y23.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%, WELL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, WELL's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 88.80% 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 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WELL decreases each year by -6.10%.
- 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)-6.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 186.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WELL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP186.03%
EPS Next 2Y26.05%
EPS Next 3Y23.49%
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-3.38 (-1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners98.26%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap129.03B
Revenue(TTM)9.91B
Net Income(TTM)960.38M
Analysts82.22
Price Target219.68 (16.85%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio3.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
Yearly Dividend2.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP186.03%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.19%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-54.71%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.67%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.91%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.87%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.58%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.13%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.2%
PT rev (1m)2.39%
PT rev (3m)15.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 129.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 75.85 | ||
| P/S | 13.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 46.3 | ||
| P/B | 3.33 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.83 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY0.77%
EPS(NY)2.48
Fwd EY1.32%
FCF(TTM)4.06
FCFY2.16%
OCF(TTM)4.06
OCFY2.16%
SpS14.44
BVpS56.47
TBVpS56.17
PEG (NY)7.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.61% | ||
| ROE | 2.48% | ||
| ROCE | 2.89% | ||
| ROIC | 2.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.61% | ||
| OM | 16.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.69% | ||
| GM | 40.85% | ||
| FCFM | 28.12% |
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)1.67%
ROE(5y)2.61%
ROIC(3y)1.79%
ROIC(5y)1.78%
ROICexc(3y)1.88%
ROICexc(5y)1.85%
ROICexgc(3y)1.88%
ROICexgc(5y)1.85%
ROCE(3y)2.26%
ROCE(5y)2.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.26%
OM growth 3Y-2.84%
OM growth 5Y-9.14%
PM growth 3Y18.88%
PM growth 5Y-13.12%
GM growth 3Y-1.59%
GM growth 5Y-3.55%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 290.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.96 |
F-Score6
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)549.67%
Profit Quality(5y)433.57%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.61%
EPS 3Y25.99%
EPS 5Y-10.72%
EPS Q2Q%-43.84%
EPS Next Y16.25%
EPS Next 2Y26.05%
EPS Next 3Y23.49%
EPS Next 5Y22.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.28%
Revenue growth 3Y19%
Revenue growth 5Y9.31%
Sales Q2Q%30.65%
Revenue Next Year35.01%
Revenue Next 2Y25.33%
Revenue Next 3Y20.73%
Revenue Next 5Y18.91%
EBIT growth 1Y42.97%
EBIT growth 3Y15.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.68%
EBIT Next Year214.71%
EBIT Next 3Y63.92%
EBIT Next 5Y38.63%
FCF growth 1Y87.68%
FCF growth 3Y20.95%
FCF growth 5Y8%
OCF growth 1Y87.68%
OCF growth 3Y20.95%
OCF growth 5Y8%
WELLTOWER INC / WELL 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.
What is the profitability of WELL stock?
WELLTOWER INC (WELL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WELL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WELLTOWER INC (WELL) is 129.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.33.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WELL stock?
The dividend rating of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 186.03%.