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WAFD INC (WAFD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WAFD - Nasdaq - US9388241096 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

28.19  +0.27 (+0.97%)

After market: 28.19 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall WAFD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WAFD against 395 industry peers in the Banks industry. WAFD may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. WAFD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. WAFD also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WAFD was profitable.
WAFD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WAFD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WAFD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WAFD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWAFD 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

WAFD has a Return On Assets of 0.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAFD outperforms 43.54% of its industry peers.
WAFD has a Return On Equity of 7.08%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WAFD underperforms 61.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.78%
ROE 7.08%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.92%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WAFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWAFD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WAFD (29.23%) is better than 80.51% of its industry peers.
WAFD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for WAFD so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 29.23%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.74%
PM growth 5Y-7.86%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WAFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWAFD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WAFD does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
WAFD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WAFD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WAFD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WAFD Yearly Shares OutstandingWAFD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
WAFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWAFD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of WAFD is 0.20, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WAFD, only 0.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WAFD has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.20) than 87.34% of its industry peers.
WAFD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WAFD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 86.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.2
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC15.34%
WAFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWAFD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
WAFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWAFD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WAFD shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.02% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WAFD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.03% in the last year.
WAFD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.76%
EPS 3Y3.3%
EPS 5Y-1.02%
EPS Q2Q%282.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.03%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y2.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
WAFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWAFD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
WAFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWAFD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.64 indicates a reasonable valuation of WAFD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WAFD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WAFD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.15, the valuation of WAFD can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WAFD.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, WAFD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.64
Fwd PE 9.15
WAFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWAFD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

WAFD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WAFD is cheaper than 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
WAFD Per share dataWAFD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WAFD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.46, WAFD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WAFD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%

5.2 History

The dividend of WAFD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.28%!
WAFD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WAFD has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
WAFD Yearly Dividends per shareWAFD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

46.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WAFD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WAFD is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.11%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WAFD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWAFD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
WAFD Dividend Payout.WAFD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WAFD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WAFD INC

NASDAQ:WAFD (6/20/2025, 8:04:38 PM)

After market: 28.19 0 (0%)

28.19

+0.27 (+0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)04-11 2025-04-11/amc
Earnings (Next)07-14 2025-07-14/amc
Inst Owners82.9%
Inst Owner Change0.92%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-1.76%
Market Cap2.26B
Analysts48.89
Price Target29.84 (5.85%)
Short Float %3.74%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.75%
Yearly Dividend1.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
DP46.11%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.71%
Max EPS beat(2)10.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.71%
Max EPS beat(4)28.44%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.34%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.75%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.49%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.47%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.98%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.64
Fwd PE 9.15
P/S 3.08
P/FCF 8.78
P/OCF 8.03
P/B 0.75
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY9.4%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY10.93%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY11.39%
OCF(TTM)3.51
OCFY12.45%
SpS9.16
BVpS37.83
TBVpS32.26
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.78%
ROE 7.08%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 29.23%
GM N/A
FCFM 35.05%
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)0.92%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)8.54%
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.74%
PM growth 5Y-7.86%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.2
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr -51.04%
Cap/Sales 3.28%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 119.89%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score9
WACC15.34%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)34.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.64%
Profit Quality(3y)140.43%
Profit Quality(5y)132.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.76%
EPS 3Y3.3%
EPS 5Y-1.02%
EPS Q2Q%282.35%
EPS Next Y5.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.03%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.46%
Revenue Next Year-1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y2.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.73%
FCF growth 3Y13.3%
FCF growth 5Y15.86%
OCF growth 1Y-4.99%
OCF growth 3Y11.78%
OCF growth 5Y13.41%