WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WSC • US9713781048
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17.74 USD
-0.25 (-1.39%)
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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
- WSC had positive earnings in the past year.
- WSC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WSC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- WSC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WSC (-0.91%) is worse than 69.64% of its industry peers.
- WSC has a Return On Equity of -6.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WSC underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- WSC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.15%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSC outperforms 50.00% 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 17.30%.
| 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 Operating Margin of 21.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSC outperforms 98.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSC has grown nicely.
- WSC has a Gross Margin of 51.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSC outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
- WSC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WSC is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WSC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WSC has less shares outstanding
- WSC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that WSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSC has a Altman-Z score of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: WSC underperforms 78.57% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WSC (8.54) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.15, WSC is doing worse than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.52%
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.
- The Current ratio of WSC (0.86) is worse than 82.14% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that WSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WSC has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WSC underperforms 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
- WSC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.01%.
- Measured over the past years, WSC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.89% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WSC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.77% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, WSC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.38% on average per year.
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 2Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.29%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. WSC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.58 indicates a correct valuation of WSC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSC is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. WSC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.62, the valuation of WSC can be described as correct.
- 89.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. WSC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WSC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WSC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y-5.39%
EPS Next 3Y8.31%
5. WSC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%, WSC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- WSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.14. WSC pays more dividend than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, WSC is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- WSC does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of WSC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WSC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-96.47%
EPS Next 2Y-5.39%
EPS Next 3Y8.31%
WSC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:WSC (3/16/2026, 3:33:58 PM)
17.74
-0.25 (-1.39%)
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 Change10.09%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap3.21B
Revenue(TTM)2.28B
Net Income(TTM)-52.99M
Analysts75.71
Price Target25.35 (42.9%)
Short Float %13.46%
Short Ratio12.16
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)-5.26%
PT rev (3m)-5.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-22.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.21 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY7.95%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY13.09%
OCF(TTM)4.21
OCFY23.75%
SpS12.62
BVpS4.73
TBVpS-3.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
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 | 0.85 |
F-Score3
WACC9.52%
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 2Y-0.02%
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 of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WSC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) is 12.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.75.
What is the expected EPS growth for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) is expected to decline by -24.23% in the next year.