WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WTW • IE00BDB6Q211

287.74 USD
+4.76 (+1.68%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
288.06 USD
+0.32 (+0.11%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WTW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. WTW is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WTW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WTW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • WTW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WTW had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • WTW has a Return On Assets of 5.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTW outperforms 83.89% of its industry peers.
  • WTW has a better Return On Equity (20.12%) than 87.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WTW (11.48%) is better than 95.30% of its industry peers.
  • 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 better Profit Margin (16.53%) than 83.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTW has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of WTW (23.25%) is better than 79.87% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WTW is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WTW has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WTW has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WTW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • WTW has an Altman-Z score of 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that WTW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • WTW's Altman-Z score of 1.45 is amongst the best of the industry. WTW outperforms 86.58% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WTW is 4.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WTW, 4.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.08, WTW is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that WTW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, WTW is doing worse than 84.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 4.08
Altman-Z 1.45
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.39%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that WTW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.20, WTW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • WTW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.99% yearly.
  • WTW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.24%.
  • 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

  • WTW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.10% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.75, the valuation of WTW can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WTW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WTW is more expensive than 62.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WTW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.74, WTW is valued correctly.
  • WTW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WTW is more expensive than 60.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WTW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.75
Fwd PE 14.74
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.
  • WTW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WTW is more expensive than 61.74% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.7
EV/EBITDA 11.41
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

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of WTW 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)1.23
PEG (5Y)2.1
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.
  • WTW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.68.
  • WTW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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

  • WTW pays out 22.31% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • WTW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (2/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 288.06 +0.32 (+0.11%)

287.74

+4.76 (+1.68%)

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 Cap27.36B
Revenue(TTM)9.71B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts75.56
Price Target374.03 (29.99%)
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 16.75
Fwd PE 14.74
P/S 2.82
P/FCF 17.7
P/OCF 15.41
P/B 3.43
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.41
EPS(TTM)17.18
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)19.52
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)16.26
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)18.67
OCFY6.49%
SpS102.1
BVpS83.89
TBVpS-22.12
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)2.1
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 1.45
F-Score7
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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%.