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
- 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.
- In the past 5 years WSC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WSC's Return On Assets of -0.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WSC is outperformed by 69.64% of its industry peers.
- WSC's Return On Equity of -6.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WSC is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.15%, WSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WSC is significantly below the industry average of 17.25%.
| 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
- The Operating Margin of WSC (21.23%) is better than 98.21% of its industry peers.
- WSC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WSC has a better Gross Margin (51.00%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- 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
- The number of shares outstanding for WSC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- WSC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WSC has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.82, WSC is not doing good in the industry: 80.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- WSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WSC would need 8.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WSC's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSC outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- WSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- WSC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.15. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WSC underperforms 89.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, WSC is doing worse than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of WSC (0.78) is worse than 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%.
- WSC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 32.89% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.77% in the past year.
- WSC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.38% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 12.31 indicates a correct valuation of WSC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WSC is cheaper than 91.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WSC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.35.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.26 indicates a correct valuation of WSC.
- 91.07% 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 22.61. WSC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- WSC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSC is cheaper than 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
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
17.36
+0.79 (+4.77%)
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 Cap3.14B
Revenue(TTM)2.28B
Net Income(TTM)-52.99M
Analysts75.71
Price Target25.45 (46.6%)
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)-6.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.12 | ||
| P/B | 3.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.41
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY13.38%
OCF(TTM)4.21
OCFY24.27%
SpS12.62
BVpS4.73
TBVpS-3.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
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 | 0.82 |
F-Score3
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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 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%.