WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC (WHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WHG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9617651040 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall WHG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated WHG against 225 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHG was profitable.
WHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WHG reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: WHG reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
WHG has a Return On Assets (1.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WHG's Return On Equity of 1.84% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHG is outperformed by 70.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WHG (0.44%) is worse than 72.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WHG is significantly below the industry average of 6.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.34%, WHG is doing worse than 70.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHG has declined.
WHG has a worse Operating Margin (0.88%) than 73.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for WHG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.65 indicates that WHG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WHG has a Altman-Z score of 3.65. This is amongst the best in the industry. WHG outperforms 81.78% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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.
The Current ratio of WHG (1.46) is better than 62.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that WHG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.46, WHG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 |
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%.
WHG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.96% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WHG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.50% in the last year.
WHG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WHG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
WHG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 29.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WHG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WHG indicates a rather cheap valuation: WHG is cheaper than 80.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%.
WHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.97.
WHG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
WHG pays out 245.71% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WHG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP245.71%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:WHG (3/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
15.61
+0.37 (+2.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.58%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners11.33%
Ins Owner Change5.32%
Market Cap144.70M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio0.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%
DP245.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.94 |
EPS(TTM)0.82
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.27
FCFY14.52%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY14.6%
SpS10.22
BVpS12.98
TBVpS6.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 949.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.65 |
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%