WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WB2 - US9297401088 - Common Stock
186.85 EUR
+0.1 (+0.05%)
Taking everything into account, WB2 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WB2 was compared to 114 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WB2 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WB2 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WB2 had positive earnings in the past year.
WB2 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WB2 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WB2 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.48%, WB2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.68%, WB2 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.04% of the companies in the same industry.
WB2's Return On Invested Capital of 8.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WB2 outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WB2 is below the industry average of 9.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.98%) for WB2 is below the current ROIC(8.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.48% | ||
| ROE | 10.68% | ||
| ROIC | 8.04% |
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.72%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)6.81%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)5.93%
1.3 Margins
WB2's Profit Margin of 10.94% is amongst the best of the industry. WB2 outperforms 85.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WB2 has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.22%, WB2 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WB2 has grown nicely.
WB2's Gross Margin of 33.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WB2 is outperformed by 65.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WB2 has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.94% | ||
| GM | 33.96% |
OM growth 3Y9.42%
OM growth 5Y12.6%
PM growth 3Y12.67%
PM growth 5Y20.68%
GM growth 3Y1.91%
GM growth 5Y3.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WB2 is destroying value.
WB2 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WB2 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WB2 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.25 indicates that WB2 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WB2 has a Altman-Z score of 3.25. This is in the better half of the industry: WB2 outperforms 74.56% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WB2 is 4.17, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WB2, 4.17 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WB2 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is in the better half of the industry: WB2 outperforms 62.28% of its industry peers.
WB2 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WB2 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WB2 outperforms 44.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.25%
2.3 Liquidity
WB2 has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that WB2 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WB2 has a Current ratio (1.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WB2 has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that WB2 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, WB2 is not doing good in the industry: 72.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.70% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WB2 shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.44% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.40% in the past year.
WB2 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.7%
EPS 3Y20.82%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y9.92%
Revenue growth 5Y4.84%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
3.2 Future
WB2 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WB2 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WB2 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.46.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WB2.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, WB2 is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WB2.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WB2 indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WB2 is more expensive than 62.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, WB2 is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WB2's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WB2 is more expensive than 70.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WB2's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WB2's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WB2 may justify a higher PE ratio.
WB2's earnings are expected to grow with 15.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)2.05
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WB2 has a yearly dividend return of 0.45%, which is pretty low.
WB2's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 1.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, WB2's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WB2 grows each year by 7.24%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.24%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
13.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WB2. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WB2 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP13.9%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
FRA:WB2 (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
186.85
+0.1 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.94B
Revenue(TTM)10.79B
Net Income(TTM)1.18B
Analysts77.78
Price Target200.22 (7.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.24%
DP13.9%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)0.81%
Max EPS beat(2)3.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.51%
Max EPS beat(4)11.37%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.74%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.94%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)-1.48%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.2 | ||
| P/S | 3.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.96 | ||
| P/B | 3.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.85 |
EPS(TTM)7.34
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)8.81
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)6.37
FCFY3.41%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY4.01%
SpS54.19
BVpS55.51
TBVpS-11.81
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number95.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.48% | ||
| ROE | 10.68% | ||
| ROCE | 10.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.71% | ||
| OM | 17.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.94% | ||
| GM | 33.96% | ||
| FCFM | 11.76% |
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)3.72%
ROE(3y)8.17%
ROE(5y)6.81%
ROIC(3y)6.98%
ROIC(5y)5.93%
ROICexc(3y)7.29%
ROICexc(5y)6.18%
ROICexgc(3y)42.04%
ROICexgc(5y)35.85%
ROCE(3y)9.23%
ROCE(5y)7.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.49%
OM growth 3Y9.42%
OM growth 5Y12.6%
PM growth 3Y12.67%
PM growth 5Y20.68%
GM growth 3Y1.91%
GM growth 5Y3.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
F-Score6
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)35.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.83%
Profit Quality(3y)139.69%
Profit Quality(5y)149.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.7%
EPS 3Y20.82%
EPS 5Y12.44%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y20.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y9.92%
Revenue growth 5Y4.84%
Sales Q2Q%8.37%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y6.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.21%
EBIT growth 3Y20.27%
EBIT growth 5Y18.05%
EBIT Next Year28.37%
EBIT Next 3Y15.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y69.29%
FCF growth 3Y19.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.4%
OCF growth 1Y61.08%
OCF growth 3Y19.56%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%
WABTEC CORP / WB2.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WB2 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WB2.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for WABTEC CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE) stock?
WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE) is 25.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.37.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WABTEC CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WABTEC CORP (WB2.DE) is expected to grow by 20.22% in the next year.