WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WTW • IE00BDB6Q211

301.81 USD
+0.8 (+0.27%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
301.81 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:10:50 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WTW. WTW was compared to 149 industry peers in the Insurance industry. WTW scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, WTW is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WTW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WTW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WTW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • WTW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WTW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWTW 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 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.44%, WTW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WTW has a better Return On Equity (20.12%) than 87.92% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.48%, WTW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WTW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.47%. This is below the industry average of 15.11%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.47%) for WTW is below the current ROIC(11.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.44%
ROE 20.12%
ROIC 11.48%
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)4.79%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)14.38%
ROIC(3y)10.47%
ROIC(5y)8.75%
WTW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWTW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • WTW has a Profit Margin of 16.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTW outperforms 83.22% of its industry peers.
  • WTW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 23.25%, WTW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WTW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 16.53%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y12.23%
OM growth 5Y15.06%
PM growth 3Y13.26%
PM growth 5Y7.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WTW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWTW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WTW is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WTW has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WTW has less shares outstanding
  • WTW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WTW Yearly Shares OutstandingWTW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WTW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWTW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that WTW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • WTW's Altman-Z score of 1.48 is amongst the best of the industry. WTW outperforms 87.25% of its industry peers.
  • WTW has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.08. This is a neutral value as WTW would need 4.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WTW (4.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WTW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating WTW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • WTW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WTW is outperformed by 84.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.08
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC8.42%
WTW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWTW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WTW has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that WTW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WTW has a better Current ratio (1.20) than 83.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that WTW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WTW's Quick ratio of 1.20 is amongst the best of the industry. WTW outperforms 83.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
WTW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWTW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.66% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.99% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, WTW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.66%
EPS 3Y8.34%
EPS 5Y7.99%
EPS Q2Q%-0.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.07%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WTW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.94%
Revenue Next 2Y6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
WTW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWTW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WTW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWTW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WTW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.57.
  • 66.44% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WTW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. WTW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • WTW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.46.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WTW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.09% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WTW to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say WTW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.57
Fwd PE 15.46
WTW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WTW.
  • 63.76% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WTW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.56
EV/EBITDA 11.89
WTW Per share dataWTW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WTW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • WTW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WTW's earnings are expected to grow with 12.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, WTW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.65, WTW has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, WTW is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WTW grows each year by 6.46%, which is quite nice.
  • WTW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WTW has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
WTW Yearly Dividends per shareWTW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 22.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WTW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WTW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP22.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
WTW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWTW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
WTW Dividend Payout.WTW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WTW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC

NASDAQ:WTW (2/20/2026, 8:10:50 PM)

After market: 301.81 0 (0%)

301.81

+0.8 (+0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners99.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change-0.24%
Market Cap28.70B
Revenue(TTM)9.71B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts75.56
Price Target374.03 (23.93%)
Short Float %2.32%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%
Yearly Dividend3.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
DP22.31%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.42%
Max EPS beat(2)1.24%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.96%
Max EPS beat(4)9.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.73%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.85%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.15%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)0.53%
PT rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.57
Fwd PE 15.46
P/S 2.96
P/FCF 18.56
P/OCF 16.17
P/B 3.6
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.89
EPS(TTM)17.18
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)19.52
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)16.26
FCFY5.39%
OCF(TTM)18.67
OCFY6.19%
SpS102.1
BVpS83.89
TBVpS-22.12
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)2.2
Graham Number180.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.44%
ROE 20.12%
ROCE 14.54%
ROIC 11.48%
ROICexc 14.39%
ROICexgc 77.02%
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 16.53%
GM N/A
FCFM 15.93%
ROA(3y)2.9%
ROA(5y)4.79%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)14.38%
ROIC(3y)10.47%
ROIC(5y)8.75%
ROICexc(3y)12.25%
ROICexc(5y)10.26%
ROICexgc(3y)60.81%
ROICexgc(5y)51.46%
ROCE(3y)13.26%
ROCE(5y)11.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y29.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y25.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.7%
OM growth 3Y12.23%
OM growth 5Y15.06%
PM growth 3Y13.26%
PM growth 5Y7.42%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.08
Debt/EBITDA 2.15
Cap/Depr 54.78%
Cap/Sales 2.36%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 66.36%
Profit Quality 96.32%
Current Ratio 1.2
Quick Ratio 1.2
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score7
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)52.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)44.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.66%
EPS 3Y8.34%
EPS 5Y7.99%
EPS Q2Q%-0.12%
EPS Next Y13.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.9%
EPS Next 3Y12.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.07%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%
Revenue Next Year6.94%
Revenue Next 2Y6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%
EBIT growth 1Y5.52%
EBIT growth 3Y15.68%
EBIT growth 5Y17.85%
EBIT Next Year21.35%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.02%
FCF growth 3Y36.49%
FCF growth 5Y0.77%
OCF growth 1Y17.39%
OCF growth 3Y29.78%
OCF growth 5Y0.01%

WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC / WTW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WTW.


What is the valuation status for WTW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC?

WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) is expected to grow by 13.61% in the next year.


Is the dividend of WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC sustainable?

The dividend rating of WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.31%.