CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PLC (CWK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CWK - GB00BFZ4N465 - Common Stock
15.385 USD
-0.04 (-0.23%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CWK. CWK was compared to 65 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. While CWK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CWK.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CWK was profitable.
CWK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CWK reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years CWK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CWK has a Return On Assets of 2.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: CWK outperforms 78.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CWK (10.81%) is better than 90.77% of its industry peers.
CWK has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWK outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CWK is in line with the industry average of 6.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.33%) for CWK is above the 3 year average (5.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.72% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 6.33% |
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)0.78%
ROE(3y)5.72%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)4.72%
1.3 Margins
CWK has a better Profit Margin (2.11%) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
CWK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.55%, CWK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWK has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CWK (18.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CWK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.11% | ||
| GM | 18.6% |
OM growth 3Y-11.34%
OM growth 5Y12.08%
PM growth 3Y-19.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.01%
GM growth 5Y-2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CWK is destroying value.
CWK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CWK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CWK has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that CWK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.74, CWK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWK is 23.71, which is on the high side as it means it would take CWK, 23.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWK (23.71) is better than 64.62% of its industry peers.
CWK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CWK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: CWK underperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC7.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that CWK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.13, CWK is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CWK has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CWK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CWK has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CWK outperforms 41.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.91% over the past year.
CWK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.11% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.63% in the past year.
CWK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.91%
EPS 3Y-23.47%
EPS 5Y-11.11%
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y0.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.54%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.72% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CWK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.35%
EPS Next 2Y26.21%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
EPS Next 5Y14.72%
Revenue Next Year5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.99, the valuation of CWK can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CWK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CWK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of CWK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CWK is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWK to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say CWK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CWK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CWK is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CWK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CWK is cheaper than 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CWK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CWK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CWK's earnings are expected to grow with 22.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.21%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CWK!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:CWK (9/3/2025, 3:35:10 PM)
15.385
-0.04 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.19%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap3.56B
Analysts71.43
Price Target15.3 (-0.55%)
Short Float %4.64%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)226.59%
Min EPS beat(2)35.7%
Max EPS beat(2)417.47%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)116.25%
Min EPS beat(4)1.47%
Max EPS beat(4)417.47%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)72.73%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)39.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)44.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.45%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.08%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.75%
PT rev (1m)19.6%
PT rev (3m)29.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.42 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY4.46%
SpS42.08
BVpS8.22
TBVpS-3.59
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.72% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROCE | 8.47% | ||
| ROIC | 6.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.62% | ||
| OM | 4.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.11% | ||
| GM | 18.6% | ||
| FCFM | 1.3% |
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)0.78%
ROE(3y)5.72%
ROE(5y)2.85%
ROIC(3y)5.38%
ROIC(5y)4.72%
ROICexc(3y)6.21%
ROICexc(5y)5.47%
ROICexgc(3y)15.83%
ROICexgc(5y)14.37%
ROCE(3y)7.2%
ROCE(5y)6.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.14%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.68%
OM growth 3Y-11.34%
OM growth 5Y12.08%
PM growth 3Y-19.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.01%
GM growth 5Y-2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 23.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.85 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)34.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)29.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.91%
EPS 3Y-23.47%
EPS 5Y-11.11%
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y35.35%
EPS Next 2Y26.21%
EPS Next 3Y22.86%
EPS Next 5Y14.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.63%
Revenue growth 3Y0.2%
Revenue growth 5Y1.54%
Sales Q2Q%8.56%
Revenue Next Year5.17%
Revenue Next 2Y5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y46.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.16%
EBIT growth 5Y13.81%
EBIT Next Year49.81%
EBIT Next 3Y21.47%
EBIT Next 5Y17.31%
FCF growth 1Y674.85%
FCF growth 3Y-30.42%
FCF growth 5Y-2.44%
OCF growth 1Y178.28%
OCF growth 3Y-27.66%
OCF growth 5Y-5.03%