WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WNC • US9295661071
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At close: Feb 26, 2026
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WNC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WNC while its profitability can be described as average. WNC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally WNC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WNC has reported negative net income.
- In the past year WNC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WNC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years WNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WNC has a Return On Assets of 18.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WNC outperforms 96.92% of its industry peers.
- WNC has a Return On Equity of 57.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WNC outperforms 98.46% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 27.62%, WNC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.05% | ||
| ROE | 57.56% | ||
| ROIC | 27.62% |
ROA(3y)4.97%
ROA(5y)4.87%
ROE(3y)-16.93%
ROE(5y)-4.44%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.71%, WNC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WNC has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of WNC (20.81%) is better than 90.77% of its industry peers.
- WNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WNC (4.53%) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- WNC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.71% | ||
| GM | 4.53% |
OM growth 3Y46%
OM growth 5Y72.91%
PM growth 3Y45.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-29.43%
GM growth 5Y-15.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- WNC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WNC has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for WNC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WNC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WNC has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that WNC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WNC has a Altman-Z score of 3.01. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WNC outperforms 54.62% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21 is on the high side and indicates that WNC has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.21, WNC is doing worse than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
ROIC/WACC3.33
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.39, WNC is not doing good in the industry: 78.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that WNC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, WNC is not doing good in the industry: 77.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WNC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -277.87%.
- WNC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.05% yearly.
- WNC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -20.75%.
- WNC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.81% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-277.87%
EPS 3Y31.05%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-4550%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.89%
Revenue growth 5Y0.81%
Sales Q2Q%-22.88%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 59.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- WNC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y116.87%
EPS Next 2Y59.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y11.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WNC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.70, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WNC.
- WNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.13, WNC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WNC is cheaper than 98.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of WNC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WNC's earnings are expected to grow with 59.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%, WNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- WNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.19. WNC pays more dividend than 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WNC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WNC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.24%.
- WNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WNC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 6.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WNC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WNC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP6.52%
EPS Next 2Y59.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
10.14
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners96.18%
Inst Owner Change3.8%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner Change7.36%
Market Cap410.06M
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)211.45M
Analysts76.67
Price Target13.77 (35.8%)
Short Float %4.91%
Short Ratio2.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.24%
DP6.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date04-02 2026-04-02 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-20.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-27.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-116.7%
Max EPS beat(4)55.4%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-38.24%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.09%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.21%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.5%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1060.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1060.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-22.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 35.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 3.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.17 |
EPS(TTM)-2.17
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)-1.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.29
OCFY2.84%
SpS38.15
BVpS9.08
TBVpS2.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.05% | ||
| ROE | 57.56% | ||
| ROCE | 36.95% | ||
| ROIC | 27.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.22% | ||
| OM | 20.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.71% | ||
| GM | 4.53% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.97%
ROA(5y)4.87%
ROE(3y)-16.93%
ROE(5y)-4.44%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y56.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y68.57%
OM growth 3Y46%
OM growth 5Y72.91%
PM growth 3Y45.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-29.43%
GM growth 5Y-15.91%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 3.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
F-Score4
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC3.33
Cap/Depr(3y)163.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-277.87%
EPS 3Y31.05%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-4550%
EPS Next Y116.87%
EPS Next 2Y59.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.89%
Revenue growth 5Y0.81%
Sales Q2Q%-22.88%
Revenue Next Year-0.64%
Revenue Next 2Y11.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y190.29%
EBIT growth 3Y24.26%
EBIT growth 5Y74.31%
EBIT Next Year226.67%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-258.88%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-90.05%
OCF growth 3Y-54.53%
OCF growth 5Y-37.68%
WABASH NATIONAL CORP / WNC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WNC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WNC.
What is the valuation status of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?
WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) is expected to grow by 116.87% in the next year.
Is the dividend of WABASH NATIONAL CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.52%.