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WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WNC - US9295661071 - Common Stock

8.31 USD
+0.73 (+9.63%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:05:46 PM
8.31 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:05:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall WNC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WNC against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WNC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WNC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally WNC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In multiple years WNC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
WNC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
WNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 19.28%, WNC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
WNC has a better Return On Equity (62.16%) than 99.23% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WNC (32.32%) is better than 99.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.28%
ROE 62.16%
ROIC 32.32%
ROA(3y)2.06%
ROA(5y)-0.42%
ROE(3y)-26.71%
ROE(5y)-20.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

WNC has a Profit Margin of 15.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WNC outperforms 91.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.63%, WNC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
WNC has a Gross Margin of 7.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WNC underperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WNC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.63%
PM (TTM) 15.89%
GM 7.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.71%
GM growth 5Y0.61%
WNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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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.
WNC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WNC Yearly Shares OutstandingWNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

WNC has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is not the best score and indicates that WNC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WNC's Altman-Z score of 2.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WNC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WNC is 6.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take WNC, 6.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WNC (6.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that WNC has dependencies on debt financing.
WNC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.01) than 77.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.74
Altman-Z 2.83
ROIC/WACC3.74
WACC8.64%
WNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.35 indicates that WNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WNC's Current ratio of 1.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WNC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, WNC is not doing good in the industry: 71.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.86
WNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for WNC have decreased strongly by -154.08% in the last year.
WNC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.63% yearly.
The Revenue for WNC has decreased by -22.95% in the past year. This is quite bad
WNC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-154.08%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-368.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.95%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-17.77%

3.2 Future

WNC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -32.19% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-212.18%
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
WNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WNC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.81, WNC is valued correctly.
WNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WNC is cheaper than 74.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. WNC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.81
WNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WNC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
97.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WNC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.42
EV/EBITDA 1.49
WNC Per share dataWNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as WNC's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%, WNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of WNC dropped by -26.33% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
WNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.95. WNC pays more dividend than 94.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, WNC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of WNC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.43%.
WNC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As WNC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
WNC Yearly Dividends per shareWNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

WNC pays out 5.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.38%
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WNC Dividend Payout.WNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WABASH NATIONAL CORP

NYSE:WNC (11/21/2025, 8:05:46 PM)

After market: 8.31 0 (0%)

8.31

+0.73 (+9.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners102.6%
Inst Owner Change-7.95%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap340.21M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)260.30M
Analysts76.67
Price Target12.24 (47.29%)
Short Float %4.03%
Short Ratio3.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP5.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date10-02 2025-10-02 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.31%
Max EPS beat(2)55.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-67.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-179.21%
Max EPS beat(4)55.4%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.99%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.72%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.73%
PT rev (1m)-1.96%
PT rev (3m)-1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-199.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-231.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-123.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.81
P/S 0.21
P/FCF 5.42
P/OCF 2.27
P/B 0.81
P/tB 2.18
EV/EBITDA 1.49
EPS(TTM)-1.26
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY18.44%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY44.09%
SpS40.01
BVpS10.23
TBVpS3.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.28%
ROE 62.16%
ROCE 41.08%
ROIC 32.32%
ROICexc 35.97%
ROICexgc 53.21%
OM 22.63%
PM (TTM) 15.89%
GM 7.27%
FCFM 3.83%
ROA(3y)2.06%
ROA(5y)-0.42%
ROE(3y)-26.71%
ROE(5y)-20.76%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
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 3Y7.71%
GM growth 5Y0.61%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.74
Debt/EBITDA 0.98
Cap/Depr 144.69%
Cap/Sales 5.33%
Interest Coverage 18.87
Cash Conversion 34.79%
Profit Quality 24.1%
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 2.83
F-Score4
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC3.74
Cap/Depr(3y)163.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-154.08%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-368.42%
EPS Next Y-212.18%
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.95%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-17.77%
Revenue Next Year-19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y224.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-80.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-58.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-18.89%
OCF growth 1Y-41.53%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-4.32%

WABASH NATIONAL CORP / WNC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WNC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WNC.


Can you provide the valuation status for WABASH NATIONAL CORP?

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 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?

The financial health rating of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?

The dividend rating of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.38%.