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WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA (WAWI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - OSL:WAWI - NO0010571680 - Common Stock

91.5 NOK
-0.9 (-0.97%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WAWI. WAWI was compared to 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While WAWI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WAWI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
WAWI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WAWI.OL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWAWI.OL 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of WAWI (11.65%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.97%, WAWI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 18.22%, WAWI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WAWI is above the industry average of 10.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.95%) for WAWI is below the current ROIC(18.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.65%
ROE 33.97%
ROIC 18.22%
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)26.29%
ROE(5y)14.43%
ROIC(3y)13.95%
ROIC(5y)9.48%
WAWI.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWAWI.OL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 18.99%, WAWI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
WAWI's Operating Margin of 24.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAWI outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.27%, WAWI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.39%
PM (TTM) 18.99%
GM 59.27%
OM growth 3Y32.8%
OM growth 5Y21.55%
PM growth 3Y74.93%
PM growth 5Y50.44%
GM growth 3Y10.45%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
WAWI.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWAWI.OL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WAWI is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WAWI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WAWI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for WAWI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WAWI.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingWAWI.OL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
WAWI.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWAWI.OL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that WAWI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WAWI has a Altman-Z score of 1.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WAWI outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WAWI is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take WAWI, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.11, WAWI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
WAWI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating WAWI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WAWI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.80) than 72.22% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 2.11
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC9.02%
WAWI.OL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWAWI.OL 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

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that WAWI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WAWI's Current ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WAWI is outperformed by 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that WAWI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WAWI (0.82) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
WAWI.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWAWI.OL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WAWI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.57%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, WAWI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.09% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WAWI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.09%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%

3.2 Future

WAWI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -18.90% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.91%
EPS Next 2Y-12.66%
EPS Next 3Y-18.9%
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.
WAWI.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWAWI.OL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
WAWI.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWAWI.OL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.53, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WAWI is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.34, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WAWI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.53
Fwd PE 5.34
WAWI.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWAWI.OL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WAWI is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WAWI is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.48
EV/EBITDA 2.95
WAWI.OL Per share dataWAWI.OL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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.
WAWI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WAWI's earnings are expected to decrease with -18.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-12.66%
EPS Next 3Y-18.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WAWI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.00%, which is a nice return.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 35.58. WAWI pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WAWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

WAWI pays out 72.64% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.64%
EPS Next 2Y-12.66%
EPS Next 3Y-18.9%
WAWI.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWAWI.OL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
WAWI.OL Dividend Payout.WAWI.OL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WAWI.OL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA

OSL:WAWI (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

91.5

-0.9 (-0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners11.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.71B
Analysts46.67
Price Target94.66 (3.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19%
Yearly Dividend17.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP72.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(2)13.33%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.52%
Max EPS beat(4)24.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.32%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.76%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.79%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.34%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.35%
PT rev (1m)19.9%
PT rev (3m)19.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.53
Fwd PE 5.34
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 2.48
P/OCF 2.2
P/B 1.3
P/tB 1.45
EV/EBITDA 2.95
EPS(TTM)25.94
EY28.35%
EPS(NY)17.13
Fwd EY18.72%
FCF(TTM)36.97
FCFY40.4%
OCF(TTM)41.64
OCFY45.51%
SpS125.66
BVpS70.25
TBVpS62.99
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)0.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.65%
ROE 33.97%
ROCE 23.67%
ROIC 18.22%
ROICexc 26.11%
ROICexgc 28.39%
OM 24.39%
PM (TTM) 18.99%
GM 59.27%
FCFM 29.42%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 2.11
Debt/EBITDA 1.26
Cap/Depr 33.79%
Cap/Sales 3.72%
Interest Coverage 6.73
Cash Conversion 93.61%
Profit Quality 154.92%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 1.75
F-Score7
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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 Y6.91%
EPS Next 2Y-12.66%
EPS Next 3Y-18.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.09%
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 1Y1.95%
EBIT growth 3Y47.38%
EBIT growth 5Y29.22%
EBIT Next Year43.97%
EBIT Next 3Y4.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.72%
FCF growth 3Y46.97%
FCF growth 5Y20.43%
OCF growth 1Y18.6%
OCF growth 3Y40.42%
OCF growth 5Y18.16%