WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:WCH • DE000WCH8881
Current stock price
74.95 EUR
-6.35 (-7.81%)
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This WCH.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WCH.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WCH was profitable.
- WCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WCH has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WCH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WCH (0.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WCH has a worse Return On Equity (0.98%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WCH (1.55%) is worse than 62.86% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCH is in line with the industry average of 6.99%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.12%) for WCH is well above the current ROIC(1.55%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- WCH has a Profit Margin of 0.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WCH underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCH has declined.
- The Operating Margin of WCH (1.59%) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- WCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WCH's Gross Margin of 14.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WCH is outperformed by 77.14% of its industry peers.
- WCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. WCH.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WCH 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.
- WCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WCH's Altman-Z score of 2.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 60.00% of 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 of 0.42. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCH outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC6%
2.3 Liquidity
- WCH has a Current Ratio of 3.02. This indicates that WCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.02, WCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that WCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCH has a better Quick ratio (1.64) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
3. WCH.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WCH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.17%.
- WCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -33.20% yearly.
- The Revenue for WCH has decreased by -10.63% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.17%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.72%
3.2 Future
- WCH is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.04% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-115.89%
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year-4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.35%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. WCH.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.49 indicates a correct valuation of WCH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCH is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.79. WCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 114.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WCH.
- 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WCH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, WCH is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 114.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as WCH's earnings are expected to decrease with -23.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
5. WCH.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, WCH pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
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
- 280.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WCH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP280.1%
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
WCH.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:WCH (3/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
74.95
-6.35 (-7.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners11.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.91B
Revenue(TTM)5.72B
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts56.8
Price Target72.06 (-3.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
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)2.39%
PT rev (3m)3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-62.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 114.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
EPS(TTM)4.84
EY6.46%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY0.88%
FCF(TTM)-4.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY9.89%
SpS162.5
BVpS81.88
TBVpS76.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number94.43
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 | 2.61 |
F-Score6
WACC6%
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)-23.17%
EPS 3Y-33.2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-115.89%
EPS Next 2Y-63.19%
EPS Next 3Y-23.67%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-5.72%
Revenue Next Year-4.45%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.35%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year83.51%
EBIT Next 3Y34.39%
EBIT Next 5Y23.97%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WCH.DE.
What is the valuation status for WCH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 expected EPS growth for WCH stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is expected to decline by -115.89% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 280.1%.