WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
67.2 EUR
+0.8 (+1.2%)
Overall WCH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated WCH against 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WCH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WCH has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WCH was profitable.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.49%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH has a Return On Equity (0.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.55%, WCH is not doing good in the industry: 60.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCH is in line with the industry average of 6.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.55%) for WCH is well below the 3 year average (8.12%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that WCH had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.49% | ||
| ROE | 0.98% | ||
| ROIC | 1.55% |
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)15.27%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.49%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.59% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 1.59%, WCH is not doing good in the industry: 66.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCH has grown nicely.
WCH has a worse Gross Margin (14.81%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.49% | ||
| GM | 14.81% |
OM growth 3Y-35.5%
OM growth 5Y4.99%
PM growth 3Y-31.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.82%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WCH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WCH remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WCH remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WCH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WCH has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is not the best score and indicates that WCH is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WCH has a Altman-Z score (2.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that WCH is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCH has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC5.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that WCH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WCH (3.02) is better than 85.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WCH (1.64) is better than 74.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WCH have decreased strongly by -82.73% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -33.20% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.50% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WCH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-82.73%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-408.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
3.2 Future
WCH is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.12% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-109.81%
EPS Next 2Y-49.87%
EPS Next 3Y-16.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.12%
Revenue Next Year-4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.82%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
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 accelerating.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 156.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WCH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCH indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WCH is more expensive than 67.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 55.25, WCH can be considered very expensive at the moment.
68.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WCH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 156.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCH is valued a bit cheaper than 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as WCH's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-49.87%
EPS Next 3Y-16.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WCH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WCH has a limited annual growth rate of 3.71%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WCH pays out 280.10% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WCH's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP280.1%
EPS Next 2Y-49.87%
EPS Next 3Y-16.45%
FRA:WCH (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.2
+0.8 (+1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.50B
Revenue(TTM)8.47B
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts56.67
Price Target69.9 (4.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.71%
DP280.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-165.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-186.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-145.05%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-130.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-210.78%
Max EPS beat(4)18.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-64.68%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-45.26%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-32.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.97%
PT rev (3m)-10.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-402.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-147.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 156.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.07 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.64%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY1.81%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY11.03%
SpS162.5
BVpS81.88
TBVpS76.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.49% | ||
| ROE | 0.98% | ||
| ROCE | 1.83% | ||
| ROIC | 1.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.82% | ||
| OM | 1.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.49% | ||
| GM | 14.81% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)15.27%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)9.02%
ROICexc(3y)10.44%
ROICexc(5y)11.8%
ROICexgc(3y)10.89%
ROICexgc(5y)12.12%
ROCE(3y)9.6%
ROCE(5y)10.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.01%
OM growth 3Y-35.5%
OM growth 5Y4.99%
PM growth 3Y-31.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.82%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
F-Score6
WACC5.94%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)143.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-82.73%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-408.93%
EPS Next Y-109.81%
EPS Next 2Y-49.87%
EPS Next 3Y-16.45%
EPS Next 5Y-3.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
Revenue Next Year-4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y0.82%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year86.55%
EBIT Next 3Y35.17%
EBIT Next 5Y21.57%
FCF growth 1Y-215%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-66.85%
OCF growth 3Y-33.69%
OCF growth 5Y-12.49%
WACKER CHEMIE AG / WCH.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WCH.DE.
What is the valuation status of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WACKER CHEMIE AG?
WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 156.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.
What is the financial health of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 5 / 10.