WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WPM • CA9628791027
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144.83 USD
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This WPM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WPM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WPM had positive earnings in the past year.
- WPM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WPM has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WPM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WPM (16.13%) is better than 94.38% of its industry peers.
- WPM's Return On Equity of 16.93% is amongst the best of the industry. WPM outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
- WPM has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.88%) than 86.88% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WPM is significantly below the industry average of 59.89%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.88%) for WPM is above the 3 year average (9.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROIC | 14.88% |
ROA(3y)10.3%
ROA(5y)10.56%
ROE(3y)10.64%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)9.76%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 63.58%, WPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WPM has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of WPM (68.33%) is better than 98.13% of its industry peers.
- WPM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.22%, WPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WPM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 68.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 63.58% | ||
| GM | 72.22% |
OM growth 3Y13.08%
OM growth 5Y7.58%
PM growth 3Y0.4%
PM growth 5Y6.54%
GM growth 3Y10.8%
GM growth 5Y6.22%
2. WPM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WPM is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WPM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for WPM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WPM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WPM has an Altman-Z score of 92.34. This indicates that WPM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 92.34, WPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WPM is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WPM, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, WPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- WPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WPM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WPM outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 92.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC12.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- WPM has a Current Ratio of 7.78. This indicates that WPM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 7.78, WPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 7.78 indicates that WPM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 7.78, WPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 |
3. WPM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WPM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 105.93%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, WPM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.35% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 80.18% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.93%
EPS 3Y39.3%
EPS 5Y22.35%
EPS Q2Q%177.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)80.18%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y16.12%
Sales Q2Q%127.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- WPM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y75.44%
EPS Next 2Y29.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.65%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue Next Year76.39%
Revenue Next 2Y35.23%
Revenue Next 3Y21.04%
Revenue Next 5Y11.88%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WPM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 47.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WPM.
- WPM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WPM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say WPM is valued expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.34 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WPM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WPM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- WPM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WPM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WPM is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 116.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WPM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of WPM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WPM's earnings are expected to grow with 19.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y29.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.65%
5. WPM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WPM has a yearly dividend return of 0.42%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.09, WPM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WPM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WPM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.87%!
- WPM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WPM decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- WPM pays out 20.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- WPM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.14%
EPS Next 2Y29.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.65%
WPM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.83
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners71.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts85
Price Target188.41 (30.09%)
Short Float %0.77%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.87%
DP20.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.195)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.42%
Min EPS beat(2)0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)18.77%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.62%
Min EPS beat(4)0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)18.77%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.09%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.76%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)18.75%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.88%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.66%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)9.24%
PT rev (3m)42.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)20.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)60.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)12.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)34.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)24.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)49.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.34 | ||
| P/S | 28.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 116.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.52 | ||
| P/B | 7.57 | ||
| P/tB | 7.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.25 |
EPS(TTM)3.02
EY2.09%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY3.66%
FCF(TTM)1.24
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY2.9%
SpS5.1
BVpS19.14
TBVpS19.14
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)2.15
Graham Number36.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROCE | 17.63% | ||
| ROIC | 14.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.08% | ||
| OM | 68.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 63.58% | ||
| GM | 72.22% | ||
| FCFM | 24.35% |
ROA(3y)10.3%
ROA(5y)10.56%
ROE(3y)10.64%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)9.76%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
ROICexc(3y)11.01%
ROICexc(5y)9.69%
ROICexgc(3y)11.02%
ROICexgc(5y)9.69%
ROCE(3y)11.57%
ROCE(5y)10.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.41%
OM growth 3Y13.08%
OM growth 5Y7.58%
PM growth 3Y0.4%
PM growth 5Y6.54%
GM growth 3Y10.8%
GM growth 5Y6.22%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 439.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 57.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3686.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 38.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 92.34 |
F-Score6
WACC12.07%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)333.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)57.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)43.33%
Profit Quality(5y)70.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.93%
EPS 3Y39.3%
EPS 5Y22.35%
EPS Q2Q%177.9%
EPS Next Y75.44%
EPS Next 2Y29.95%
EPS Next 3Y19.65%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)80.18%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y16.12%
Sales Q2Q%127.25%
Revenue Next Year76.39%
Revenue Next 2Y35.23%
Revenue Next 3Y21.04%
Revenue Next 5Y11.88%
EBIT growth 1Y116.75%
EBIT growth 3Y46.47%
EBIT growth 5Y24.92%
EBIT Next Year120.01%
EBIT Next 3Y29.95%
EBIT Next 5Y17.63%
FCF growth 1Y41.13%
FCF growth 3Y-8.82%
FCF growth 5Y-5.94%
OCF growth 1Y85.39%
OCF growth 3Y36.84%
OCF growth 5Y20.01%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP / WPM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WPM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to WPM.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WPM stock?
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WPM stock?
The financial health rating of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) stock?
The dividend rating of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.14%.