VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S (VWSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VWSB - DK0061539921 - Common Stock
16.885 EUR
-0.15 (-0.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VWSB. VWSB was compared to 58 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VWSB while its profitability can be described as average. VWSB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VWSB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VWSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
VWSB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
VWSB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VWSB has a better Return On Assets (2.98%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
VWSB's Return On Equity of 24.53% is amongst the best of the industry. VWSB outperforms 91.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VWSB (9.33%) is better than 77.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.98% | ||
| ROE | 24.53% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% |
ROA(3y)-1.82%
ROA(5y)-0.11%
ROE(3y)-11.65%
ROE(5y)-3.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VWSB has a better Profit Margin (4.11%) than 67.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VWSB has declined.
The Operating Margin of VWSB (5.73%) is better than 60.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VWSB has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.13%, VWSB is not doing good in the industry: 84.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VWSB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.11% | ||
| GM | 13.13% |
OM growth 3Y16.4%
OM growth 5Y-12.13%
PM growth 3Y49.72%
PM growth 5Y-13.02%
GM growth 3Y6.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VWSB is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VWSB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
VWSB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VWSB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VWSB has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that VWSB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VWSB has a Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: VWSB underperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VWSB is 2.96, which is a good value as it means it would take VWSB, 2.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VWSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. VWSB outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
VWSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating VWSB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.84, VWSB is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.28%
2.3 Liquidity
VWSB has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that VWSB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VWSB's Current ratio of 0.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VWSB is outperformed by 82.76% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that VWSB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VWSB (0.56) is worse than 91.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VWSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1600.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.15% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 22.71% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, VWSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1600%
EPS 3Y42.31%
EPS 5Y-7.15%
EPS Q2Q%118.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y7.32%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
3.2 Future
VWSB is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.99% yearly.
VWSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y50.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
EPS Next 5Y25.99%
Revenue Next Year11.75%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.34%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VWSB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.51.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VWSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VWSB is cheaper than 77.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. VWSB is around the same levels.
VWSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.23.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VWSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VWSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say VWSB is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VWSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VWSB is cheaper than 75.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VWSB is valued cheaper than 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VWSB's earnings are expected to grow with 41.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, VWSB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.40, VWSB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, VWSB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
FRA:VWSB (9/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
16.885
-0.15 (-0.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.05B
Analysts71.52
Price Target18.94 (12.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)29.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.92%
Max EPS beat(2)100%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.55%
Max EPS beat(4)100%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.9%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-36.21%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-97.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.68%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.16%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.2%
PT rev (1m)-2.32%
PT rev (3m)-9.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.09 | ||
| P/B | 5.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)1.04
Fwd EY6.16%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY6.65%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY14.1%
SpS18.35
BVpS3.08
TBVpS-0.3
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.98% | ||
| ROE | 24.53% | ||
| ROCE | 12.73% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.43% | ||
| OM | 5.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.11% | ||
| GM | 13.13% | ||
| FCFM | 6.12% |
ROA(3y)-1.82%
ROA(5y)-0.11%
ROE(3y)-11.65%
ROE(5y)-3.13%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y52.87%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-21.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y31.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.57%
OM growth 3Y16.4%
OM growth 5Y-12.13%
PM growth 3Y49.72%
PM growth 5Y-13.02%
GM growth 3Y6.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.88%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 146.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 148.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score8
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC1.49
Cap/Depr(3y)107.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1600%
EPS 3Y42.31%
EPS 5Y-7.15%
EPS Q2Q%118.75%
EPS Next Y50.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.71%
EPS Next 3Y41.17%
EPS Next 5Y25.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y7.32%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
Revenue Next Year11.75%
Revenue Next 2Y10.44%
Revenue Next 3Y9.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.34%
EBIT growth 1Y7180%
EBIT growth 3Y20.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.69%
EBIT Next Year228.41%
EBIT Next 3Y64.28%
EBIT Next 5Y38.51%
FCF growth 1Y240.17%
FCF growth 3Y114.06%
FCF growth 5Y90.43%
OCF growth 1Y48180%
OCF growth 3Y34.61%
OCF growth 5Y23.16%