WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WTW • IE00BDB6Q211
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This WTW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WTW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WTW was profitable.
- In the past year WTW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years WTW 4 years were profitable.
- WTW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WTW's Return On Assets of 5.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WTW outperforms 79.05% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of WTW (20.12%) is better than 83.11% of its industry peers.
- WTW's Return On Invested Capital of 11.48% is amongst the best of the industry. WTW outperforms 92.57% of its industry peers.
- WTW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.47%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.50%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.48%) for WTW is above the 3 year average (10.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 16.53%, WTW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTW has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.25%, WTW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WTW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. WTW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WTW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- WTW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WTW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WTW is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.45, WTW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- WTW has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (4.08) than 62.84% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that WTW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- WTW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) than 85.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that WTW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WTW's Current ratio of 1.20 is amongst the best of the industry. WTW outperforms 85.14% of its industry peers.
- WTW has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 1.20 is amongst the best of the industry. WTW outperforms 85.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. WTW Growth Analysis
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.
- Looking at the last year, WTW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.24% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.42% on average over the past years.
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 14.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y7.56%
Revenue Next 3Y7.07%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. WTW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.01, WTW is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WTW is valued a bit more expensive than 72.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, WTW is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.69, WTW is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WTW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.51% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.20. WTW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WTW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WTW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
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 14.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)2.13
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
5. WTW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WTW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%.
- WTW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.44.
- WTW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WTW grows each year by 6.46%, which is quite nice.
- WTW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
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 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
WTW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
292.15
+3.67 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/bmo
Inst Owners101.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners0.32%
Ins Owner Change5.92%
Market Cap27.52B
Revenue(TTM)9.71B
Net Income(TTM)1.60B
Analysts75.56
Price Target375.64 (28.58%)
Short Float %2.95%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
Yearly Dividend3.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.46%
DP22.31%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.96)
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.5 | ||
| P/B | 3.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.45 |
EPS(TTM)17.18
EY5.88%
EPS(NY)19.88
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)16.41
FCFY5.62%
OCF(TTM)18.84
OCFY6.45%
SpS103.06
BVpS84.67
TBVpS-22.32
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)2.13
Graham Number180.913 (-38.08%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.44% | ||
| ROE | 20.12% | ||
| ROCE | 14.54% | ||
| ROIC | 11.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 78.13% | ||
| 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)12.26%
ROICexc(5y)10.27%
ROICexgc(3y)61.18%
ROICexgc(5y)51.69%
ROCE(3y)13.26%
ROCE(5y)11.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y25.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.76%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score7
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y14.89%
EPS Next 3Y14.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.07%
Revenue growth 5Y2.42%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y7.56%
Revenue Next 3Y7.07%
Revenue Next 5Y4.51%
EBIT growth 1Y5.52%
EBIT growth 3Y15.68%
EBIT growth 5Y17.85%
EBIT Next Year22.76%
EBIT Next 3Y13.67%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of WTW stock?
WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WTW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) is 17.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.45.
Can you provide the financial health for WTW stock?
The financial health rating of WILLIS TOWERS WATSON PLC (WTW) is 5 / 10.