WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WNC - US9295661071 - Common Stock
9.21 USD
+0.44 (+5.02%)
Taking everything into account, WNC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WNC was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WNC has an average financial health and profitability rating. WNC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WNC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years WNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.28%, WNC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WNC (62.16%) is better than 99.23% of its industry peers.
WNC has a better Return On Invested Capital (32.32%) than 99.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WNC (15.89%) is better than 91.54% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 22.63%, WNC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 7.27%, WNC is doing worse than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WNC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WNC 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 an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WNC has an Altman-Z score of 2.86. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.86, WNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.23% of the companies in the same industry.
WNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.74. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WNC would need 6.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.74, WNC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.69% of the companies in the same industry.
WNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WNC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.01. This is in the lower half of the industry: WNC underperforms 77.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC3.75
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
WNC has a Current Ratio of 1.35. 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 (1.35) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
WNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that WNC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WNC (0.86) is worse than 71.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WNC have decreased strongly by -154.08% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.63% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WNC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.95% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WNC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.44% on average per year.
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.
WNC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.61% yearly.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WNC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.42 indicates a correct valuation of WNC.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WNC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.22, WNC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WNC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WNC is cheaper than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
98.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WNC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WNC's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of WNC dropped by -24.98% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.90, WNC pays a better dividend. On top of this WNC pays more dividend than 94.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
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.
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
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
NYSE:WNC (12/3/2025, 1:06:19 PM)
9.21
+0.44 (+5.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.6%
Inst Owner Change-8.13%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap373.19M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)260.30M
Analysts76.67
Price Target12.24 (32.9%)
Short Float %4.11%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP5.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)-5.88%
PT rev (3m)-5.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-199.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-231.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 2.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.59 |
EPS(TTM)-1.26
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)1.55
FCFY16.81%
OCF(TTM)3.7
OCFY40.19%
SpS40.43
BVpS10.33
TBVpS3.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.86 |
F-Score4
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC3.75
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%.