WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WSC - US9713781048 - Common Stock
22.21 USD
-0.48 (-2.12%)
Taking everything into account, WSC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WSC was compared to 52 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While WSC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WSC has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WSC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.80%, WSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.61%, WSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WSC (7.84%) is better than 61.54% 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 17.22%.
| 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 63.46% of its industry peers.
WSC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WSC has a better Operating Margin (24.23%) than 98.08% of its industry peers.
WSC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.31%, WSC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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 increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WSC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WSC has an Altman-Z score of 1.01. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WSC (1.01) is worse than 73.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WSC is 13.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take WSC, 13.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WSC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSC outperforms 40.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.55 is on the high side and indicates that WSC has dependencies on debt financing.
WSC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WSC underperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC9.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that WSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.81, WSC is not doing good in the industry: 78.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WSC has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (0.74) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WSC have decreased by -7.19% in the last year.
WSC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 38.42% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.34% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WSC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.63% on average per year.
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
WSC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.77% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.93%
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WSC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.33.
WSC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSC is cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, WSC is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.50, which indicates a correct valuation of WSC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSC is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say WSC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WSC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WSC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
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-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WSC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
WSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.57. WSC pays more dividend than 98.08% 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 | 1.19% |
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
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
NASDAQ:WSC (9/19/2025, 12:26:09 PM)
22.21
-0.48 (-2.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.73%
Inst Owner Change-8.12%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap4.04B
Analysts74.29
Price Target35.86 (61.46%)
Short Float %7.34%
Short Ratio5.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.86 | ||
| P/B | 3.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY6.89%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY6.72%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY14.57%
SpS12.92
BVpS5.68
TBVpS-2.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.48%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.01 |
F-Score4
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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-31.93%
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.71%
Revenue growth 5Y17.63%
Sales Q2Q%-2.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
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%