ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WIRE • US2925621052

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This WIRE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WIRE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WIRE was profitable.
  • In the past year WIRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WIRE has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WIRE had a positive operating cash flow.
WIRE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWIRE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • WIRE has a better Return On Assets (15.49%) than 96.51% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.44%, WIRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WIRE's Return On Invested Capital of 15.67% is amongst the best of the industry. WIRE outperforms 95.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WIRE is significantly above the industry average of 9.33%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
WIRE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWIRE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.45%, WIRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WIRE has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.96%, WIRE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WIRE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.10%, WIRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WIRE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WIRE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWIRE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. WIRE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WIRE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WIRE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • WIRE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
WIRE Yearly Shares OutstandingWIRE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
WIRE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWIRE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • WIRE has an Altman-Z score of 16.28. This indicates that WIRE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 16.28, WIRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WIRE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 16.28
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC10.27%
WIRE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWIRE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 7.49 indicates that WIRE has no problem at all paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.49
Quick Ratio 6.46
WIRE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWIRE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

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3. WIRE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WIRE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.84%.
  • WIRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.86% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WIRE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.05% in the last year.
  • 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

  • WIRE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.42% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WIRE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.06% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WIRE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWIRE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
WIRE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWIRE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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4. WIRE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.38, WIRE is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WIRE is valued cheaper than 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, WIRE is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.92, which indicates a correct valuation of WIRE.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WIRE is valued cheaper than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WIRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.38
Fwd PE 13.92
WIRE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWIRE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WIRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WIRE is cheaper than 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WIRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.5
EV/EBITDA 9.6
WIRE Per share dataWIRE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WIRE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. WIRE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WIRE has a yearly dividend return of 0.03%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, WIRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WIRE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WIRE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.02%.
  • WIRE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of WIRE decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
WIRE Yearly Dividends per shareWIRE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

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
WIRE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWIRE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M
WIRE Dividend Payout.WIRE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WIRE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WIRE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ENCORE WIRE CORP

NASDAQ:WIRE (7/1/2024, 8:09:14 PM)

After market: 289.81 -0.03 (-0.01%)

289.84

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-23
Earnings (Next)07-23
Inst Owners5.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.58B
Revenue(TTM)2.54B
Net Income(TTM)316.20M
Analysts84.44
Price Target295.8 (2.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.03%
Yearly Dividend0.08
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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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%

ENCORE WIRE CORP / WIRE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WIRE.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WIRE stock?

ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the financial health of ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) stock?

The financial health rating of ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) is 10 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WIRE stock?

The dividend rating of ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.41%.