WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN ASA (WAWI.OL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
OSL:WAWI - Euronext Oslo - NO0010571680 - Common Stock - Currency: NOK
Overall WAWI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WAWI against 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. WAWI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WAWI is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings could make WAWI a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WAWI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WAWI had a positive cash flow from operations.
WAWI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
WAWI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 11.58%, WAWI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.37%, WAWI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
WAWI has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.64%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WAWI is above the industry average of 10.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.64%) for WAWI is above the 3 year average (13.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.58% | ||
| ROE | 29.37% | ||
| ROIC | 16.64% |
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 has a Profit Margin (18.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
WAWI has a better Operating Margin (24.62%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
WAWI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WAWI has a Gross Margin of 59.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: WAWI outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WAWI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.33% | ||
| GM | 59.74% |
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
WAWI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
WAWI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WAWI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, WAWI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that WAWI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WAWI has a Altman-Z score (2.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
WAWI has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.06. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WAWI would need 2.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.06, 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 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating WAWI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WAWI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: WAWI underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Although WAWI does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
WAWI has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that WAWI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WAWI (1.04) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that WAWI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.04, WAWI is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WAWI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.57%, which is quite good.
WAWI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.11% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WAWI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.09% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%152%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.09%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%
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 -10.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y24.05%
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 3.20, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
WAWI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.10, WAWI is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.58, the valuation of WAWI can be described as very cheap.
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.
WAWI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.74.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.58 |
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 cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WAWI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WAWI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WAWI's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.61%, WAWI is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 15.66, WAWI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, WAWI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.61% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
WAWI pays out 75.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.85%
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
OSL:WAWI (5/6/2025, 4:04:59 PM)
75.1
-2.3 (-2.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.77B
Analysts70
Price Target105.48 (40.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 17.61% |
Yearly Dividend18.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP75.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.28%
Max EPS beat(2)13.33%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.32%
Max EPS beat(4)24.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.54%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.13%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)22.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.41%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.34%
PT rev (1m)-7.39%
PT rev (3m)-25.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 2 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.6 |
EPS(TTM)23.49
EY31.28%
EPS(NY)29.14
Fwd EY38.8%
FCF(TTM)37.58
FCFY50.04%
OCF(TTM)42.37
OCFY56.42%
SpS130.38
BVpS81.38
TBVpS73.54
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.58% | ||
| ROE | 29.37% | ||
| ROCE | 21.61% | ||
| ROIC | 16.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.2% | ||
| OM | 24.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.33% | ||
| GM | 59.74% | ||
| FCFM | 28.82% |
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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 157.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score8
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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)13.57%
EPS 3Y91.86%
EPS 5Y54.11%
EPS Q2Q%152%
EPS Next Y24.05%
EPS Next 2Y-3.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.09%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.87%
EBIT growth 3Y47.38%
EBIT growth 5Y29.22%
EBIT Next Year49.51%
EBIT Next 3Y2.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.85%
FCF growth 3Y46.97%
FCF growth 5Y20.43%
OCF growth 1Y-2.6%
OCF growth 3Y40.42%
OCF growth 5Y18.16%