WATSCO INC (WSO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WSO • US9426222009

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This WSO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WSO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WSO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WSO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WSO has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WSO had a positive operating cash flow.
WSO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWSO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WSO (10.47%) is better than 85.11% of its industry peers.
  • WSO has a better Return On Equity (16.62%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • WSO has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.88%) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSO is significantly above the industry average of 9.22%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.47%
ROE 16.62%
ROIC 14.88%
ROA(3y)11.68%
ROA(5y)12.63%
ROE(3y)19.29%
ROE(5y)21.98%
ROIC(3y)17.4%
ROIC(5y)19.52%
WSO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWSO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.39%, WSO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSO has grown nicely.
  • WSO's Operating Margin of 9.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSO outperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
  • WSO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WSO's Gross Margin of 28.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSO outperforms 48.94% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.57%
PM (TTM) 6.39%
GM 28.05%
OM growth 3Y-4.89%
OM growth 5Y4.41%
PM growth 3Y-5.33%
PM growth 5Y5.63%
GM growth 3Y0.16%
GM growth 5Y3%
WSO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWSO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. WSO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WSO is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WSO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • WSO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WSO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WSO Yearly Shares OutstandingWSO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
WSO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWSO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.82 indicates that WSO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WSO has a better Altman-Z score (8.82) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WSO is 0.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WSO, only 0.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.02, WSO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WSO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WSO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSO outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Altman-Z 8.82
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC8.89%
WSO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWSO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WSO has a Current Ratio of 4.12. This indicates that WSO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WSO's Current ratio of 4.12 is amongst the best of the industry. WSO outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.18 indicates that WSO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WSO's Quick ratio of 2.18 is amongst the best of the industry. WSO outperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.12
Quick Ratio 2.18
WSO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWSO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. WSO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WSO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.57%.
  • Measured over the past years, WSO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.98% on average per year.
  • WSO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.98%.
  • Measured over the past years, WSO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.57%
EPS 3Y-7.71%
EPS 5Y11.98%
EPS Q2Q%-29.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-9.99%

3.2 Future

  • WSO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.57% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WSO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.54%
EPS Next 2Y7.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
EPS Next 5Y19.57%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y8.44%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WSO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWSO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WSO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWSO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5 10 15 20 25

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4. WSO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.64, the valuation of WSO can be described as expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WSO.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WSO to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say WSO is valued slightly more expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.97, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WSO.
  • WSO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • WSO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.64
Fwd PE 29.97
WSO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWSO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WSO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WSO is more expensive than 65.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WSO is valued a bit cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.06
EV/EBITDA 19.44
WSO Per share dataWSO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of WSO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.71
PEG (5Y)2.64
EPS Next 2Y7.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%

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5. WSO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WSO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.91, WSO pays a better dividend. On top of this WSO pays more dividend than 91.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WSO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WSO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.59%!
  • WSO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WSO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.59%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
WSO Yearly Dividends per shareWSO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

  • WSO pays out 102.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • WSO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP102.49%
EPS Next 2Y7.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
WSO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWSO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
WSO Dividend Payout.WSO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WSO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WSO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WATSCO INC

NYSE:WSO (3/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 383.13 0 (0%)

383.13

+5.17 (+1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners110.99%
Inst Owner Change4.57%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.55B
Revenue(TTM)7.24B
Net Income(TTM)462.26M
Analysts66
Price Target421.36 (9.98%)
Short Float %8.95%
Short Ratio7.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend10.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.59%
DP102.49%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.09%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.33%
Max EPS beat(4)-6.09%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.53%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.99%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)3.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.9%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.56%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.52%
PT rev (1m)4.29%
PT rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.64
Fwd PE 29.97
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 29.06
P/OCF 27.29
P/B 5.59
P/tB 7.37
EV/EBITDA 19.44
EPS(TTM)12.11
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)12.79
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)13.19
FCFY3.44%
OCF(TTM)14.04
OCFY3.66%
SpS178.4
BVpS68.54
TBVpS51.96
PEG (NY)5.71
PEG (5Y)2.64
Graham Number136.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.47%
ROE 16.62%
ROCE 18.73%
ROIC 14.88%
ROICexc 18.56%
ROICexgc 24.01%
OM 9.57%
PM (TTM) 6.39%
GM 28.05%
FCFM 7.39%
ROA(3y)11.68%
ROA(5y)12.63%
ROE(3y)19.29%
ROE(5y)21.98%
ROIC(3y)17.4%
ROIC(5y)19.52%
ROICexc(3y)20.77%
ROICexc(5y)22.06%
ROICexgc(3y)27.24%
ROICexgc(5y)29.35%
ROCE(3y)21.9%
ROCE(5y)24.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.11%
OM growth 3Y-4.89%
OM growth 5Y4.41%
PM growth 3Y-5.33%
PM growth 5Y5.63%
GM growth 3Y0.16%
GM growth 5Y3%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Debt/EBITDA 0.01
Cap/Depr 78.97%
Cap/Sales 0.48%
Interest Coverage 993.66
Cash Conversion 77.36%
Profit Quality 115.75%
Current Ratio 4.12
Quick Ratio 2.18
Altman-Z 8.82
F-Score6
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)84.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.45%
Profit Quality(3y)123.21%
Profit Quality(5y)110.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.57%
EPS 3Y-7.71%
EPS 5Y11.98%
EPS Q2Q%-29.11%
EPS Next Y5.54%
EPS Next 2Y7.49%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
EPS Next 5Y19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.16%
Revenue growth 5Y7.45%
Sales Q2Q%-9.99%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.36%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y8.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.04%
EBIT growth 5Y12.18%
EBIT Next Year8.08%
EBIT Next 3Y9.93%
EBIT Next 5Y18.01%
FCF growth 1Y-27.99%
FCF growth 3Y-0.08%
FCF growth 5Y0.65%
OCF growth 1Y-26.32%
OCF growth 3Y-0.14%
OCF growth 5Y1.29%

WATSCO INC / WSO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WSO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WSO.


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What is the profitability of WSO stock?

WATSCO INC (WSO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of WATSCO INC (WSO) stock?

The financial health rating of WATSCO INC (WSO) is 9 / 10.


Is the dividend of WATSCO INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of WATSCO INC (WSO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 102.49%.