WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WNC • US9295661071

8.35 USD
-0.67 (-7.43%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 03:23 PM
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This WNC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WNC. WNC was compared to 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WNC while its profitability can be described as average. WNC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally WNC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WNC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WNC had negative earnings in the past year.
  • WNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years WNC 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • WNC has a better Return On Assets (18.05%) than 96.95% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WNC (57.56%) is better than 99.24% 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 98.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector 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
WNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • WNC's Profit Margin of 13.71% is amongst the best of the industry. WNC outperforms 83.21% of its industry peers.
  • WNC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WNC's Operating Margin of 20.81% is amongst the best of the industry. WNC outperforms 90.84% of its industry peers.
  • WNC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WNC has a Gross Margin of 4.53%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WNC underperforms 89.31% of its industry peers.
  • WNC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

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2. WNC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WNC is creating value.
  • WNC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WNC has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WNC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WNC Yearly Shares OutstandingWNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
WNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • WNC has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.98, WNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.21, WNC is not doing good in the industry: 80.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.98
ROIC/WACC3.31
WACC8.34%
WNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WNC has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: WNC underperforms 76.34% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that WNC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WNC (0.79) is worse than 75.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 0.79
WNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. WNC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WNC have decreased strongly by -277.87% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, WNC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.05% on average per year.
  • The Revenue for WNC has decreased by -20.75% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • Measured over the past years, WNC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.81% on average per year.
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

  • WNC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 59.98% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WNC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y70.44%
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.
WNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4

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4. WNC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WNC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • Also next year WNC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
WNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

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 98.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.04
WNC Per share dataWNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WNC has a very decent profitability rating, which 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

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5. WNC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%, WNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, WNC pays a better dividend. On top of this WNC pays more dividend than 93.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WNC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
WNC Yearly Dividends per shareWNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 6.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WNC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • WNC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP6.52%
EPS Next 2Y59.98%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WNC Dividend Payout.WNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WNC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WABASH NATIONAL CORP

NYSE:WNC (3/12/2026, 3:23:29 PM)

8.35

-0.67 (-7.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners96.49%
Inst Owner Change3.87%
Ins Owners4.46%
Ins Owner Change7.36%
Market Cap337.67M
Revenue(TTM)1.54B
Net Income(TTM)211.45M
Analysts76.67
Price Target14.79 (77.13%)
Short Float %6.26%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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)7.41%
PT rev (3m)20.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-532.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-532.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-275.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-237.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-22.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-22.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-12.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.22
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 28.95
P/B 0.92
P/tB 3
EV/EBITDA 2.04
EPS(TTM)-2.17
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.64
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.29
OCFY3.45%
SpS38.15
BVpS9.08
TBVpS2.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.98
F-Score4
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC3.31
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 Y70.44%
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 Year163.51%
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 2 / 10 to WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 70.44% 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%.