WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WSC - US9713781048 - Common Stock
20.91 USD
-0.68 (-3.15%)
20.99 USD
+0.08 (+0.38%)
Overall WSC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WSC against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. WSC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WSC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WSC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WSC had a positive cash flow from operations.
WSC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WSC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WSC (1.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WSC has a Return On Equity (10.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.84%, WSC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
WSC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.51%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.8% | ||
| ROE | 10.61% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)20.74%
ROE(5y)14.77%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
1.3 Margins
WSC has a better Profit Margin (4.66%) than 65.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSC has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.23%, WSC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WSC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WSC (53.31%) is better than 94.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | 53.31% |
OM growth 3Y8.73%
OM growth 5Y16.39%
PM growth 3Y-50.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.48%
GM growth 5Y6.94%
2. Health
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.
WSC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WSC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that WSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WSC's Altman-Z score of 0.97 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WSC is outperformed by 70.91% of its industry peers.
WSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WSC would need 13.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WSC has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
WSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WSC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WSC underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC9.83%
2.3 Liquidity
WSC has a Current Ratio of 0.81. 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 has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 78.18% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WSC is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WSC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.19%.
Measured over the past years, WSC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.42% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.34% in the past year.
WSC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
EPS 3Y38.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-45.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.71%
Revenue growth 5Y17.63%
Sales Q2Q%-2.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.18% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-35.44%
EPS Next 2Y-10.37%
EPS Next 3Y1.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.49, the valuation of WSC can be described as correct.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WSC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say WSC is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22 indicates a correct 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 94.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, WSC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 |
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 92.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
83.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WSC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.37%
EPS Next 3Y1.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%, 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 1.73. WSC pays more dividend than 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WSC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
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
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.37%
EPS Next 3Y1.18%
20.91
-0.68 (-3.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.43%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners0.72%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap3.81B
Revenue(TTM)2.35B
Net Income(TTM)109.73M
Analysts75.38
Price Target32.41 (55%)
Short Float %7.6%
Short Ratio6.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-17.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)3.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.24%
Max EPS beat(4)58.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.8%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.65%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.83%
PT rev (1m)-9.61%
PT rev (3m)-13.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.46 | ||
| P/B | 3.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY7.41%
EPS(NY)1.47
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY7.14%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY15.48%
SpS12.92
BVpS5.68
TBVpS-2.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.8% | ||
| ROE | 10.61% | ||
| ROCE | 10.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.86% | ||
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | 53.31% | ||
| FCFM | 11.55% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)20.74%
ROE(5y)14.77%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
ROICexc(3y)8.52%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)11.77%
ROICexgc(5y)9.61%
ROCE(3y)11.36%
ROCE(5y)9.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.88%
OM growth 3Y8.73%
OM growth 5Y16.39%
PM growth 3Y-50.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.48%
GM growth 5Y6.94%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 247.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
F-Score4
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)97.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.81%
Profit Quality(3y)372.04%
Profit Quality(5y)283.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
EPS 3Y38.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-45.83%
EPS Next Y-35.44%
EPS Next 2Y-10.37%
EPS Next 3Y1.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.71%
Revenue growth 5Y17.63%
Sales Q2Q%-2.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.47%
EBIT growth 3Y22.55%
EBIT growth 5Y36.91%
EBIT Next Year68.55%
EBIT Next 3Y23.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.19%
FCF growth 3Y4.35%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.63%
OCF growth 3Y1.32%
OCF growth 5Y26.61%
WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP / WSC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WSC.
Can you provide the valuation status for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP?
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 6 / 10.
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 -35.44% in the next year.