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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC (WHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WHG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9617651040 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

16.61  +0.17 (+1.03%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall WHG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated WHG against 230 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for WHG as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. WHG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WHG had positive earnings in the past year.
WHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WHG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: WHG reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
WHG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWHG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

WHG has a worse Return On Assets (1.48%) than 61.74% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.84%, WHG is doing worse than 72.17% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.44%, WHG is not doing good in the industry: 71.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WHG is significantly below the industry average of 7.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.48%
ROE 1.84%
ROIC 0.44%
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)1.1%
ROE(3y)1.86%
ROE(5y)1.41%
ROIC(3y)1.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
WHG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWHG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

WHG has a worse Profit Margin (2.34%) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
WHG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WHG has a Operating Margin of 0.88%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WHG underperforms 72.61% of its industry peers.
WHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.88%
PM (TTM) 2.34%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-52.46%
OM growth 5Y-35.3%
PM growth 3Y-44.07%
PM growth 5Y-19.73%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WHG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWHG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, WHG has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WHG has more shares outstanding
WHG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
WHG Yearly Shares OutstandingWHG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
WHG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWHG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

WHG has an Altman-Z score of 3.91. This indicates that WHG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.91, WHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.48% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for WHG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.91
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
WHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

WHG has a Current Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that WHG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WHG's Current ratio of 1.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WHG outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
WHG has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that WHG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WHG (1.46) is better than 63.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
WHG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWHG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WHG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -67.84%.
The earnings per share for WHG have been decreasing by -17.96% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.50% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WHG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.84%
EPS 3Y-40.45%
EPS 5Y-17.96%
EPS Q2Q%-38.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.5%
Revenue growth 3Y9.04%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%10.12%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
WHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WHG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWHG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WHG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26.
WHG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WHG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE N/A
WHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WHG is valued a bit cheaper than 68.26% of the companies in the same industry.
WHG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WHG is cheaper than 80.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.41
EV/EBITDA 24.26
WHG Per share dataWHG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.30.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.46, WHG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of WHG decreases each year by -27.38%.
WHG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of WHG decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
WHG Yearly Dividends per shareWHG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

WHG pays out 245.60% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WHG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP245.6%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
WHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M
WHG Dividend Payout.WHG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WHG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC

NYSE:WHG (4/28/2025, 2:24:22 PM)

16.61

+0.17 (+1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-12 2025-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Inst Owners52.58%
Inst Owner Change-1.11%
Ins Owners11.33%
Ins Owner Change5.16%
Market Cap155.80M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.1%
Short Ratio0.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%
DP245.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-03 2025-03-03 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.64
P/FCF 7.41
P/OCF 7.38
P/B 1.3
P/tB 2.64
EV/EBITDA 24.26
EPS(TTM)0.82
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.24
FCFY13.49%
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY13.56%
SpS10.1
BVpS12.82
TBVpS6.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.48%
ROE 1.84%
ROCE 0.65%
ROIC 0.44%
ROICexc 0.51%
ROICexgc 1.18%
OM 0.88%
PM (TTM) 2.34%
GM N/A
FCFM 22.18%
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)1.1%
ROE(3y)1.86%
ROE(5y)1.41%
ROIC(3y)1.54%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.38%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.62%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-64.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-43.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-61.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-41.67%
OM growth 3Y-52.46%
OM growth 5Y-35.3%
PM growth 3Y-44.07%
PM growth 5Y-19.73%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 2.29%
Cap/Sales 0.12%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 378.53%
Profit Quality 948.67%
Current Ratio 1.46
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 3.91
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)5.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)5.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.84%
EPS 3Y-40.45%
EPS 5Y-17.96%
EPS Q2Q%-38.1%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.5%
Revenue growth 3Y9.04%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%10.12%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-86.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.16%
EBIT growth 5Y-33.74%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1677.55%
FCF growth 3Y3.04%
FCF growth 5Y-7.48%
OCF growth 1Y1882.45%
OCF growth 3Y2.9%
OCF growth 5Y-8.07%