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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WHF has been profitable.
- 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 in line with its industry peers.
- WHF's Return On Equity of 5.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHF outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
- WHF has a Return On Invested Capital (3.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WHF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.31%. This is below the industry average of 7.25%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 19.73%, WHF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHF has declined.
- WHF has a better Operating Margin (35.93%) than 67.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHF has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 44.23%, WHF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WHF has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The number of shares outstanding for WHF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WHF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.33, we must say that WHF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WHF's Altman-Z score of 0.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHF is outperformed by 65.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.19, WHF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that WHF has dependencies on debt financing.
- WHF's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHF is outperformed by 61.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.33 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- WHF has a Current 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.
- The Current ratio of WHF (0.45) is worse than 77.08% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- WHF has a worse Quick ratio (0.45) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- WHF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.70%.
- Measured over the past years, WHF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.33% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, WHF will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.50% on average per year.
- WHF is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.73%
EPS Next 2Y-1.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.95%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. WHF Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.61, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WHF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WHF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. WHF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.94 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WHF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WHF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. WHF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WHF is valued cheaper than 92.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. WHF Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WHF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.62%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.85, WHF pays a better dividend. On top of this WHF pays more dividend than 85.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WHF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.62% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WHF has a limited annual growth rate of 0.78%.
- WHF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WHF has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.78%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- WHF pays out 255.35% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of WHF has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP255.35%
EPS Next 2Y-1.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WHF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:WHF (4/2/2026, 4:30:02 PM)
7.4
+0.29 (+4.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-02 2026-03-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners16.99%
Inst Owner Change10.58%
Ins Owners4.55%
Ins Owner Change14.72%
Market Cap164.50M
Revenue(TTM)72.67M
Net Income(TTM)14.34M
Analysts48.33
Price Target7.82 (5.68%)
Short Float %2.85%
Short Ratio3.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.62% |
Yearly Dividend1.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.78%
DP255.35%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)3.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY15.14%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY14.41%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY46.97%
OCF(TTM)3.48
OCFY46.97%
SpS3.27
BVpS11.69
TBVpS11.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.16
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 | 0.33 |
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-4.73%
EPS Next 2Y-1.5%
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 Year-4.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.95%
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 -4.73% in the next year.