WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WHF • US96524V1061
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This WHF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WHF Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WHF was profitable.
- In the past year WHF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WHF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years WHF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WHF has a Return On Assets (2.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WHF's Return On Equity of 5.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHF outperforms 42.50% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.53%, WHF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.31%. This is below the industry average of 7.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 5.52% | ||
| ROIC | 3.53% |
ROA(3y)2.24%
ROA(5y)2.45%
ROE(3y)5.25%
ROE(5y)5.81%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
1.3 Margins
- WHF's Profit Margin of 19.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHF outperforms 55.42% of its industry peers.
- WHF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WHF has a better Operating Margin (35.93%) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHF has declined.
- WHF's Gross Margin of 44.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHF outperforms 48.33% of its industry peers.
- WHF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.73% | ||
| GM | 44.23% |
OM growth 3Y-5.5%
OM growth 5Y-1.71%
PM growth 3Y3.27%
PM growth 5Y-17.42%
GM growth 3Y-3.38%
GM growth 5Y-0.86%
2. WHF Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, WHF has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, WHF has more shares outstanding
- WHF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.35, we must say that WHF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.35, WHF is not doing good in the industry: 67.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- WHF has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.19. This is a neutral value as WHF would need 4.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WHF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.19. This is in the better half of the industry: WHF outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
- WHF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- WHF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.25) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.45 indicates that WHF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.45, WHF is doing worse than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHF has a Quick Ratio of 0.45. This is a bad value and indicates that WHF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.45, WHF is doing worse than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. WHF Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WHF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.41%.
- WHF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.65% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, WHF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.70% in the last year.
- WHF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.41%
EPS 3Y-9.82%
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%-18.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%-17.45%
3.2 Future
- WHF is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.89% yearly.
- WHF is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y-3.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WHF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.71, the valuation of WHF can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WHF indicates a rather cheap valuation: WHF is cheaper than 84.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WHF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.75, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WHF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WHF is valued cheaper than 87.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WHF is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WHF's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.89% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. WHF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WHF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.18%, which is a nice return.
- WHF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.46. WHF pays more dividend than 82.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WHF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WHF has a limited annual growth rate of 0.78%.
- WHF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- WHF pays out 255.35% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WHF's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP255.35%
EPS Next 2Y-3.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WHF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:WHF (4/24/2026, 8:14:21 PM)
7.52
+0.06 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-02 2026-03-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners17.75%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners5.06%
Ins Owner Change14.72%
Market Cap167.17M
Revenue(TTM)72.67M
Net Income(TTM)14.34M
Analysts48.33
Price Target7.82 (3.99%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.18% |
Yearly Dividend1.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.78%
DP255.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-12 2026-03-12 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.38%
Max EPS beat(2)1.46%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.79%
Max EPS beat(4)1.46%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.94%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.29%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-21.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-41.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-41.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.93%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.39%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.52%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.75 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 0.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY14.89%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY14.8%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY46.22%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY46.22%
SpS3.27
BVpS11.69
TBVpS11.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.161 (128.2%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 5.52% | ||
| ROCE | 4.47% | ||
| ROIC | 3.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.57% | ||
| OM | 35.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.73% | ||
| GM | 44.23% | ||
| FCFM | 106.33% |
ROA(3y)2.24%
ROA(5y)2.45%
ROE(3y)5.25%
ROE(5y)5.81%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)3.9%
ROICexc(3y)4.38%
ROICexc(5y)3.96%
ROICexgc(3y)4.38%
ROICexgc(5y)3.96%
ROCE(3y)5.45%
ROCE(5y)4.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.25%
OM growth 3Y-5.5%
OM growth 5Y-1.71%
PM growth 3Y3.27%
PM growth 5Y-17.42%
GM growth 3Y-3.38%
GM growth 5Y-0.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 538.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)569.17%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.41%
EPS 3Y-9.82%
EPS 5Y-2.65%
EPS Q2Q%-18.37%
EPS Next Y-0.51%
EPS Next 2Y-3.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.01%
Revenue growth 5Y3.33%
Sales Q2Q%-17.45%
Revenue Next Year1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.23%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.18%
EBIT growth 5Y1.56%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.89%
FCF growth 3Y2.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1.89%
OCF growth 3Y2.39%
OCF growth 5YN/A
WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC / WHF Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WHF.
What is the valuation status of WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF) stock?
WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WHF stock?
The financial health rating of WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WHF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITEHORSE FINANCE INC (WHF) is expected to decline by -0.51% in the next year.