ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE)
US2925621052 - Common Stock
WIRE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 93 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. WIRE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WIRE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WIRE was profitable.
In the past year WIRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WIRE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WIRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.49%, WIRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WIRE (17.44%) is better than 88.37% of its industry peers.
WIRE has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WIRE outperforms 95.35% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WIRE is significantly above the industry average of 10.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.67%) for WIRE is well below the 3 year average (32.07%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that WIRE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.49% | ||
| ROE | 17.44% | ||
| ROIC | 15.67% |
ROA(3y)29.95%
ROA(5y)20.86%
ROE(3y)33.74%
ROE(5y)23.55%
ROIC(3y)32.07%
ROIC(5y)22.33%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.45%, WIRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
WIRE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WIRE has a better Operating Margin (14.96%) than 87.21% of its industry peers.
WIRE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.10%, WIRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WIRE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.45% | ||
| GM | 23.1% |
OM growth 3Y32.04%
OM growth 5Y17.89%
PM growth 3Y34.51%
PM growth 5Y19.04%
GM growth 3Y18.81%
GM growth 5Y11.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WIRE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WIRE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WIRE has less shares outstanding
WIRE 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 16.28 indicates that WIRE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WIRE (16.28) is better than 96.51% of its industry peers.
WIRE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC10.27%
2.3 Liquidity
WIRE has a Current Ratio of 7.49. This indicates that WIRE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WIRE (7.49) is better than 93.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.46 indicates that WIRE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WIRE has a Quick ratio of 6.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. WIRE outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WIRE have decreased strongly by -46.84% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for WIRE has decreased by -14.05% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 14.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.84%
EPS 3Y79.91%
EPS 5Y41.86%
EPS Q2Q%-39.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y26.22%
Revenue growth 5Y14.78%
Sales Q2Q%-4.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.42% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-9.98%
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.38 indicates a correct valuation of WIRE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WIRE is valued cheaper than 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
WIRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92, the valuation of WIRE can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WIRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: WIRE is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WIRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WIRE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
WIRE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WIRE is cheaper than 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of WIRE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WIRE has a yearly dividend return of 0.03%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.41, WIRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.03, WIRE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WIRE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.02%.
WIRE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WIRE has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
WIRE pays out 0.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.41%
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ENCORE WIRE CORP
NASDAQ:WIRE (7/1/2024, 8:09:14 PM)
After market: 289.81 -0.03 (-0.01%)289.84
0.01 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.58B
Analysts84.44
Price Target295.8 (2.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.03% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.02%
DP0.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.01%
Max EPS beat(2)3.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.13%
Max EPS beat(4)3.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)24.21%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)98.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)87.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.16%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.84%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.59%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.41%
PT rev (1m)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
EPS(TTM)18.85
EY6.5%
EPS(NY)20.83
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)15.67
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)26.25
OCFY9.06%
SpS160.86
BVpS114.82
TBVpS114.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.49% | ||
| ROE | 17.44% | ||
| ROCE | 20.28% | ||
| ROIC | 15.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.31% | ||
| OM | 14.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.45% | ||
| GM | 23.1% | ||
| FCFM | 9.74% |
ROA(3y)29.95%
ROA(5y)20.86%
ROE(3y)33.74%
ROE(5y)23.55%
ROIC(3y)32.07%
ROIC(5y)22.33%
ROICexc(3y)49.11%
ROICexc(5y)33.56%
ROICexgc(3y)49.11%
ROICexgc(5y)33.56%
ROCE(3y)41.53%
ROCE(5y)28.92%
ROICexcg growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexcg growth 5Y15.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.54%
OM growth 3Y32.04%
OM growth 5Y17.89%
PM growth 3Y34.51%
PM growth 5Y19.04%
GM growth 3Y18.81%
GM growth 5Y11.65%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 507.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.28 |
F-Score5
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)529.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)465.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.35%
Profit Quality(3y)69.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.84%
EPS 3Y79.91%
EPS 5Y41.86%
EPS Q2Q%-39.69%
EPS Next Y-9.98%
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y26.22%
Revenue growth 5Y14.78%
Sales Q2Q%-4.21%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.5%
EBIT growth 3Y66.66%
EBIT growth 5Y35.31%
EBIT Next Year-10.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-40.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.31%
OCF growth 1Y-22.81%
OCF growth 3Y99.3%
OCF growth 5Y41.03%