WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WSC • US9713781048
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This WSC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WSC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WSC was profitable.
- WSC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years WSC 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years WSC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.91%, WSC is doing worse than 69.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -6.19%, WSC is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- WSC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSC outperforms 51.79% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WSC is significantly below the industry average of 17.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.91% | ||
| ROE | -6.19% | ||
| ROIC | 7.15% |
ROA(3y)2.44%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)11.45%
ROE(5y)12.81%
ROIC(3y)8.74%
ROIC(5y)7.8%
1.3 Margins
- WSC has a better Operating Margin (21.23%) than 98.21% of its industry peers.
- WSC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 51.00%, WSC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51% |
OM growth 3Y-2.29%
OM growth 5Y2.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.27%
GM growth 5Y1.31%
2. WSC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WSC is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WSC has less shares outstanding
- WSC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WSC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.87, we must say that WSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSC has a worse Altman-Z score (0.87) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WSC is 8.54, which is on the high side as it means it would take WSC, 8.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WSC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSC outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.15 is on the high side and indicates that WSC has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.15, WSC is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- WSC has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WSC's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WSC is outperformed by 82.14% of its industry peers.
- WSC has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WSC's Quick ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WSC is outperformed by 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. WSC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WSC have decreased strongly by -23.01% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.89% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, WSC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.77% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.01%
EPS 3Y-2.71%
EPS 5Y32.89%
EPS Q2Q%41.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y12.38%
Sales Q2Q%-6.07%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WSC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.85% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WSC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.23%
EPS Next 2Y-5.39%
EPS Next 3Y8.31%
EPS Next 5Y13.85%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.29%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. WSC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.23 indicates a correct valuation of WSC.
- WSC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSC is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, WSC is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WSC is cheaper than 91.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. WSC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WSC is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WSC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSC is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y-5.39%
EPS Next 3Y8.31%
5. WSC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WSC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.14, WSC pays a better dividend. On top of this WSC pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WSC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- WSC is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- WSC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-96.47%
EPS Next 2Y-5.39%
EPS Next 3Y8.31%
WSC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.66
-0.01 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners118.43%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap3.37B
Revenue(TTM)2.28B
Net Income(TTM)-52.99M
Analysts75.71
Price Target25.45 (36.39%)
Short Float %13.42%
Short Ratio11.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-96.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)43.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.8%
Max EPS beat(2)105.97%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)10.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.24%
Max EPS beat(4)105.97%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)13.55%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)10.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)10.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.15%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.18%
PT rev (1m)0.4%
PT rev (3m)-4.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.48 | ||
| P/S | 1.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.43 | ||
| P/B | 3.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY12.44%
OCF(TTM)4.21
OCFY22.58%
SpS12.62
BVpS4.73
TBVpS-3.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.4
Graham Number12.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.91% | ||
| ROE | -6.19% | ||
| ROCE | 9.31% | ||
| ROIC | 7.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.04% | ||
| OM | 21.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51% | ||
| FCFM | 18.41% |
ROA(3y)2.44%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)11.45%
ROE(5y)12.81%
ROIC(3y)8.74%
ROIC(5y)7.8%
ROICexc(3y)8.76%
ROICexc(5y)7.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.16%
ROICexgc(5y)10.89%
ROCE(3y)11.38%
ROCE(5y)10.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.12%
OM growth 3Y-2.29%
OM growth 5Y2.81%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.27%
GM growth 5Y1.31%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.87 |
F-Score3
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)76.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.01%
EPS 3Y-2.71%
EPS 5Y32.89%
EPS Q2Q%41.46%
EPS Next Y-24.23%
EPS Next 2Y-5.39%
EPS Next 3Y8.31%
EPS Next 5Y13.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y12.38%
Sales Q2Q%-6.07%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.22%
EBIT growth 5Y15.53%
EBIT Next Year74.03%
EBIT Next 3Y24.15%
EBIT Next 5Y14.24%
FCF growth 1Y60.08%
FCF growth 3Y17.65%
FCF growth 5Y29.35%
OCF growth 1Y35.67%
OCF growth 3Y0.77%
OCF growth 5Y20.11%
WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP / WSC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WSC.
What is the valuation status for WSC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP?
WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) is expected to decline by -24.23% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
The dividend rating of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -96.47%.