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WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WNC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9295661071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.71  +0.04 (+0.34%)

Premarket: 11.78 +0.07 (+0.6%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, WNC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WNC was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WNC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. WNC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WNC was profitable.
WNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WNC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years WNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of WNC (-20.13%) is worse than 83.20% of its industry peers.
WNC's Return On Equity of -150.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 89.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.13%
ROE -150.44%
ROIC N/A
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's Gross Margin of 13.62% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 85.60% of its industry peers.
WNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WNC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.62%
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 does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
WNC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WNC has less shares outstanding
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.14, we must say that WNC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.14, WNC is doing worse than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WNC is 10.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take WNC, 10.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.41, WNC is doing worse than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
WNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WNC's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 89.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 10.41
Altman-Z 1.14
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.32%
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

WNC has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that WNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WNC (1.93) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that WNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.09, WNC is doing worse than 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.09
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 -74.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WNC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.63% on average per year.
WNC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.25%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.74%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-101.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.25%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-30.08%

3.2 Future

WNC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.06% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-30%
EPS Next 2Y27.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of WNC.
92.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WNC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.98, WNC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.71, the valuation of WNC can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WNC is valued cheaper than 87.20% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.66), we can say WNC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.6
Fwd PE 13.71
WNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

89.60% 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 13.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
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

WNC's earnings are expected to grow with 27.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of WNC dropped by -40.95% 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 1.74. WNC pays more dividend than 91.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, WNC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of WNC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.43%.
WNC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WNC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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 has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of WNC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-5.2%
EPS Next 2Y27.06%
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

WABASH NATIONAL CORP

NYSE:WNC (2/28/2025, 8:22:32 PM)

Premarket: 11.78 +0.07 (+0.6%)

11.71

+0.04 (+0.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)01-29 2025-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Inst Owners106.33%
Inst Owner Change-1.48%
Ins Owners3.13%
Ins Owner Change10.47%
Market Cap502.12M
Analysts76.67
Price Target20.91 (78.57%)
Short Float %7.34%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-5.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-03 2025-04-03 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-99.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-179.21%
Max EPS beat(2)-19.09%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-48.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-179.21%
Max EPS beat(4)14.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.22%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.13%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)190.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.72%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1525%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1525%
EPS NY rev (1m)-31.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.6
Fwd PE 13.71
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 13.17
P/OCF 4.28
P/B 2.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY10.42%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY7.59%
OCF(TTM)2.73
OCFY23.36%
SpS45.4
BVpS4.4
TBVpS-1.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -20.13%
ROE -150.44%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.62%
FCFM 1.96%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 10.41
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 138.87%
Cap/Sales 4.07%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 1.14
F-Score4
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-74.74%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-101.83%
EPS Next Y-30%
EPS Next 2Y27.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.25%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-30.08%
Revenue Next Year0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-213.75%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year47.28%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-82.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-18.89%
OCF growth 1Y-63.31%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-4.32%