WEX INC (WEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WEX - US96208T1043 - Common Stock
140.48 USD
+0.62 (+0.44%)
Taking everything into account, WEX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WEX was compared to 99 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. WEX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WEX may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WEX was profitable.
In the past year WEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
WEX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
WEX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.97%, WEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WEX (25.38%) is better than 89.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WEX (7.87%) is better than 76.77% of its industry peers.
WEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.63%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.97% | ||
| ROE | 25.38% | ||
| ROIC | 7.87% |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)0.6%
ROE(3y)15.88%
ROE(5y)6.97%
ROIC(3y)8.63%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 10.81%, WEX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.54% of the companies in the same industry.
WEX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WEX has a better Operating Margin (29.09%) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WEX has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.19%, WEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WEX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.81% | ||
| GM | 63.19% |
OM growth 3Y15.67%
OM growth 5Y3.83%
PM growth 3Y1067.47%
PM growth 5Y15.45%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WEX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WEX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WEX has less shares outstanding
WEX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.49, we must say that WEX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WEX has a Altman-Z score (0.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.82. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WEX would need 7.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WEX has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
WEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.44. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WEX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.44. This is in the lower half of the industry: WEX underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.57 indicates that WEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.57, WEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.40% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that WEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WEX's Quick ratio of 0.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WEX outperforms 40.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WEX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.58%.
Measured over the past years, WEX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.68% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WEX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.15% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WEX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.58%
EPS 3Y18.73%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%5.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.4%
Revenue growth 5Y8.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.95%
3.2 Future
WEX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.53%
EPS Next 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5Y8.79%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.99, the valuation of WEX can be described as reasonable.
WEX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WEX is cheaper than 67.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. WEX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.86, the valuation of WEX can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WEX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WEX is cheaper than 67.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.08. WEX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WEX indicates a rather cheap valuation: WEX is cheaper than 80.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
83.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WEX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WEX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for WEX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:WEX (11/21/2025, 9:42:51 AM)
140.48
+0.62 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.46%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change0.55%
Market Cap4.81B
Revenue(TTM)2.62B
Net Income(TTM)283.80M
Analysts71.11
Price Target183.65 (30.73%)
Short Float %4.96%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.19%
Min EPS beat(2)2.52%
Max EPS beat(2)5.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.45%
Max EPS beat(4)5.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.61%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)2.51%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)3.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.9%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.58%
PT rev (1m)-0.86%
PT rev (3m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.03 | ||
| P/B | 4.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.08 |
EPS(TTM)15.62
EY11.12%
EPS(NY)17.88
Fwd EY12.73%
FCF(TTM)18.76
FCFY13.35%
OCF(TTM)23.29
OCFY16.58%
SpS76.61
BVpS32.64
TBVpS-88.39
PEG (NY)1.98
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number107.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.97% | ||
| ROE | 25.38% | ||
| ROCE | 13.06% | ||
| ROIC | 7.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.5% | ||
| OM | 29.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.81% | ||
| GM | 63.19% | ||
| FCFM | 24.48% |
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)0.6%
ROE(3y)15.88%
ROE(5y)6.97%
ROIC(3y)8.63%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
ROICexc(3y)9.95%
ROICexc(5y)7.43%
ROICexgc(3y)59.51%
ROICexgc(5y)44.03%
ROCE(3y)11.79%
ROCE(5y)8.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y50.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.13%
OM growth 3Y15.67%
OM growth 5Y3.83%
PM growth 3Y1067.47%
PM growth 5Y15.45%
GM growth 3Y1.01%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.92% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 226.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
F-Score4
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)48.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.27%
Profit Quality(3y)223.62%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.58%
EPS 3Y18.73%
EPS 5Y10.68%
EPS Q2Q%5.52%
EPS Next Y4.53%
EPS Next 2Y8.18%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5Y8.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.15%
Revenue growth 3Y12.4%
Revenue growth 5Y8.8%
Sales Q2Q%3.95%
Revenue Next Year0.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.19%
EBIT growth 3Y30.01%
EBIT growth 5Y12.97%
EBIT Next Year6.88%
EBIT Next 3Y7.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y185.37%
FCF growth 3Y72.27%
FCF growth 5Y-10.1%
OCF growth 1Y116.39%
OCF growth 3Y47.37%
OCF growth 5Y-6.21%
WEX INC / WEX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WEX.
What is the valuation status of WEX INC (WEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WEX INC (WEX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WEX INC (WEX) stock?
WEX INC (WEX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of WEX INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WEX INC (WEX) is 8.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.3.