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WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WLTW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WLTW - Nasdaq - Common Stock

231.56  -2.78 (-1.19%)

After market: 231.56 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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WLTW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 144 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WLTW have multiple concerns. WLTW is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WLTW had positive earnings in the past year.
WLTW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWLTW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.12%
ROE 26.59%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WLTW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWLTW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for WLTW so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 26.01%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WLTW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWLTW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, WLTW has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
WLTW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WLTW Yearly Shares OutstandingWLTW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WLTW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWLTW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

WLTW has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that WLTW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that WLTW is not too dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
WLTW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWLTW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

WLTW has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that WLTW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WLTW has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that WLTW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
WLTW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWLTW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WLTW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.62%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WLTW shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WLTW shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.52%.
Measured over the past years, WLTW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.62%
EPS 3Y11.28%
EPS 5Y15.64%
EPS Q2Q%30.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.52%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y19.55%
Sales Q2Q%-1.79%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WLTW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.08% on average per year.
WLTW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.63%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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.
WLTW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWLTW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WLTW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWLTW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WLTW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.46.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.62. WLTW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.46, which indicates a correct valuation of WLTW.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, WLTW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.46
Fwd PE 16.46
WLTW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWLTW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.8
WLTW Per share dataWLTW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, WLTW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WLTW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WLTW grows each year by 9.13%, which is quite nice.
WLTW has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.13%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
WLTW Yearly Dividends per shareWLTW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

11.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WLTW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
WLTW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP11.95%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
WLTW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWLTW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 500M 1B
WLTW Dividend Payout.WLTW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WLTW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC

NASDAQ:WLTW (1/7/2022, 8:25:56 PM)

After market: 231.56 0 (0%)

231.56

-2.78 (-1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-28 2021-10-28
Earnings (Next)02-08 2022-02-08
Inst Owners80.2%
Inst Owner Change-94.39%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap28.85B
Analysts73.64
Price Target269.75 (16.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.13%
DP11.95%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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 17.46
Fwd PE 16.46
P/S 2.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.53
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.8
EPS(TTM)13.26
EY5.73%
EPS(NY)14.07
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS93.48
BVpS91.45
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.12%
ROE 26.59%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 26.01%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y0%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score7
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.62%
EPS 3Y11.28%
EPS 5Y15.64%
EPS Q2Q%30.08%
EPS Next Y13.63%
EPS Next 2Y9.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.83%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.52%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y19.55%
Sales Q2Q%-1.79%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.26%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A