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WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC (W8A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:W8A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US9314271084 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

9.784  +0.03 (+0.3%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to W8A. W8A was compared to 25 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of W8A have multiple concerns. W8A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year W8A was profitable.
W8A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: W8A reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years W8A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
W8A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFW8A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

W8A has a Return On Assets of -8.23%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: W8A underperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
W8A has a Return On Equity of -81.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: W8A underperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
W8A has a Return On Invested Capital (5.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
W8A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.55%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.55%) for W8A is below the current ROIC(5.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.23%
ROE -81.27%
ROIC 5.92%
ROA(3y)-3.01%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)-26.97%
ROE(5y)-13.57%
ROIC(3y)3.55%
ROIC(5y)4.17%
W8A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICW8A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.41%, W8A is doing worse than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of W8A has declined.
W8A's Gross Margin of 17.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. W8A is outperformed by 76.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of W8A has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.41%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.39%
OM growth 3Y-19.96%
OM growth 5Y-19.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.34%
GM growth 5Y-5.19%
W8A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsW8A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), W8A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for W8A remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, W8A has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, W8A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
W8A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingW8A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
W8A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsW8A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.65 indicates that W8A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.65, W8A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
W8A has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.71. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as W8A would need 15.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
W8A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: W8A underperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
W8A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.06, W8A is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 15.71
Altman-Z 2.65
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC6.82%
W8A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFW8A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

W8A has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that W8A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.61, W8A is not doing good in the industry: 92.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that W8A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.32, W8A is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.32
W8A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesW8A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

W8A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.81%.
Measured over the past years, W8A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.65% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, W8A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.08% in the last year.
W8A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.81%
EPS 3Y-16.96%
EPS 5Y-13.65%
EPS Q2Q%-47.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.15%

3.2 Future

W8A is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.88% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, W8A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-40.42%
EPS Next 2Y-28.66%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y-4.88%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.63%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%

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 decreasing.
W8A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesW8A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 50B 100B 150B 200B
W8A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesW8A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.29, the valuation of W8A can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, W8A is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. W8A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.81, the valuation of W8A can be described as very cheap.
88.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than W8A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.49. W8A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.29
Fwd PE 7.81
W8A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsW8A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than W8A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
W8A's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.3
EV/EBITDA 2.82
W8A.DE Per share dataW8A.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

W8A's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-28.66%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for W8A!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE INC

FRA:W8A (6/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

9.784

+0.03 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)06-26 2025-06-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-13 2025-10-13/amc
Inst Owners61.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.46B
Analysts54.29
Price Target10.24 (4.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.89%
DP-14.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.77%
Min EPS beat(2)18.59%
Max EPS beat(2)34.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.17%
Max EPS beat(4)34.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)11.87%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.8%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)10.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.59%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.37%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.94%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)-5.37%
PT rev (3m)-8.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.29
Fwd PE 7.81
P/S 0.07
P/FCF 17.3
P/OCF 6.19
P/B 1.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.82
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY18.91%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY12.81%
FCF(TTM)0.57
FCFY5.78%
OCF(TTM)1.58
OCFY16.15%
SpS150.25
BVpS7.03
TBVpS-15.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.23%
ROE -81.27%
ROCE 8.4%
ROIC 5.92%
ROICexc 6.07%
ROICexgc 12.92%
OM 2.41%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.39%
FCFM 0.38%
ROA(3y)-3.01%
ROA(5y)-1.08%
ROE(3y)-26.97%
ROE(5y)-13.57%
ROIC(3y)3.55%
ROIC(5y)4.17%
ROICexc(3y)3.68%
ROICexc(5y)4.28%
ROICexgc(3y)8.14%
ROICexgc(5y)8.37%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)5.96%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.22%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-21.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.88%
OM growth 3Y-19.96%
OM growth 5Y-19.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.34%
GM growth 5Y-5.19%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.06
Debt/FCF 15.71
Debt/EBITDA 1.22
Cap/Depr 41.62%
Cap/Sales 0.68%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 26.06%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 2.65
F-Score4
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)79.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.81%
EPS 3Y-16.96%
EPS 5Y-13.65%
EPS Q2Q%-47.5%
EPS Next Y-40.42%
EPS Next 2Y-28.66%
EPS Next 3Y-16.2%
EPS Next 5Y-4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.15%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.01%
Revenue Next 3Y3.63%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
EBIT growth 1Y86.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.02%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.16%
EBIT Next Year41.71%
EBIT Next 3Y10.57%
EBIT Next 5Y27.82%
FCF growth 1Y-41.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-45.87%
OCF growth 3Y-43.2%
OCF growth 5Y-28.88%