WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA (WAWI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - OSL:WAWI - NO0010571680 - Common Stock
77.35 NOK
-1 (-1.28%)
WAWI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. WAWI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WAWI is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. With these ratings, WAWI could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WAWI had positive earnings in the past year.
WAWI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WAWI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WAWI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WAWI has a better Return On Assets (13.50%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.14%, WAWI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WAWI (16.91%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WAWI is above the industry average of 9.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.91%) for WAWI is above the 3 year average (13.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.5% | ||
| ROE | 33.14% | ||
| ROIC | 16.91% |
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)26.29%
ROE(5y)14.43%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
1.3 Margins
WAWI's Profit Margin of 20.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAWI outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WAWI (23.44%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WAWI has a Gross Margin of 59.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: WAWI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.67% | ||
| GM | 59.37% |
OM growth 3Y32.8%
OM growth 5Y21.55%
PM growth 3Y74.93%
PM growth 5Y50.44%
GM growth 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WAWI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WAWI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
WAWI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WAWI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WAWI has an Altman-Z score of 1.93. This is not the best score and indicates that WAWI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WAWI's Altman-Z score of 1.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WAWI outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
WAWI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WAWI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.92) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WAWI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating WAWI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WAWI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for WAWI, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC9%
2.3 Liquidity
WAWI has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that WAWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WAWI has a worse Current ratio (0.94) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WAWI has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that WAWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WAWI (0.94) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.57% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WAWI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.11% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.59% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -19.67% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
WAWI is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.45%
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.94, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WAWI indicates a rather cheap valuation: WAWI is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WAWI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.53, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WAWI.
WAWI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WAWI is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.85, WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WAWI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
WAWI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WAWI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.7 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of WAWI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WAWI's earnings are expected to decrease with -19.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.05
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WAWI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 21.10%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.19, WAWI pays a better dividend. On top of this WAWI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.1% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
WAWI pays out 88.32% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP88.32%
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
OSL:WAWI (10/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
77.35
-1 (-1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.73B
Analysts46.67
Price Target94.66 (22.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.1% |
Yearly Dividend17.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP88.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(2)19.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)19.93%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.04%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.85%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)8.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.78%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.05%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.61%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)19.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.7 |
EPS(TTM)26.33
EY34.04%
EPS(NY)17.09
Fwd EY22.1%
FCF(TTM)38.57
FCFY49.87%
OCF(TTM)44.17
OCFY57.11%
SpS127.33
BVpS79.41
TBVpS73.23
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)0.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.5% | ||
| ROE | 33.14% | ||
| ROCE | 21.96% | ||
| ROIC | 16.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.63% | ||
| OM | 23.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.67% | ||
| GM | 59.37% | ||
| FCFM | 30.29% |
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)26.29%
ROE(5y)14.43%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
ROICexc(3y)15.66%
ROICexc(5y)10.65%
ROICexgc(3y)17.18%
ROICexgc(5y)11.67%
ROCE(3y)18.11%
ROCE(5y)12.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.64%
ROICexcg growth 5Y31.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.03%
OM growth 3Y32.8%
OM growth 5Y21.55%
PM growth 3Y74.93%
PM growth 5Y50.44%
GM growth 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 146.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
F-Score8
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC1.88
Cap/Depr(3y)27.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.45%
Profit Quality(3y)173.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
EPS Next Y9.45%
EPS Next 2Y-13.41%
EPS Next 3Y-19.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
Revenue Next Year-0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.8%
EBIT growth 3Y47.38%
EBIT growth 5Y29.22%
EBIT Next Year42.92%
EBIT Next 3Y2.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.51%
FCF growth 3Y46.97%
FCF growth 5Y20.43%
OCF growth 1Y7.86%
OCF growth 3Y40.42%
OCF growth 5Y18.16%