WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WCH - DE000WCH8881 - Common Stock
67.85 EUR
+0.6 (+0.89%)
Taking everything into account, WCH scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WCH was compared to 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. WCH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WCH is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCH had positive earnings in the past year.
WCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WCH has been profitable.
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 1.77%, WCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.03% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Return On Equity of 3.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
WCH has a Return On Invested Capital (2.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCH is in line with the industry average of 7.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.08%) 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 | 1.77% | ||
| ROE | 3.59% | ||
| ROIC | 2.08% |
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 (1.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WCH's Operating Margin of 2.17% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WCH is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
WCH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCH has a worse Gross Margin (15.33%) than 74.24% of its industry peers.
WCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 15.33% |
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.
WCH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WCH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.48 indicates that WCH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WCH's Altman-Z score of 2.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCH outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
WCH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WCH has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC5.96%
2.3 Liquidity
WCH has a Current Ratio of 2.89. This indicates that WCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WCH has a Current ratio of 2.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCH outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
WCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that WCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.54, WCH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WCH have decreased strongly by -82.73% in the last year.
WCH shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -33.20% yearly.
WCH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.63%.
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)-10.63%
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 -7.69% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-96.76%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
EPS Next 5Y-7.69%
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 157.79, the valuation of WCH can be described as expensive.
WCH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WCH is more expensive than 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. WCH is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 31.77, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WCH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCH is valued a bit more expensive than 65.15% of the companies in the same industry.
WCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 157.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCH is cheaper than 74.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as WCH's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
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 3.26, WCH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, 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 79.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WCH has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP79.77%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
FRA:WCH (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.85
+0.6 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.54B
Revenue(TTM)5.72B
Net Income(TTM)155.70M
Analysts72.38
Price Target72.04 (6.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.71%
DP79.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-198.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-210.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-186.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-95.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-210.78%
Max EPS beat(4)18.83%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-54.01%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-33.97%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.8%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.63%
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)-3.17%
PT rev (3m)-13.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-43.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-551.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-77.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-95.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 157.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.52 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.63%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY3.15%
FCF(TTM)-6.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.77
OCFY8.5%
SpS164.21
BVpS83.22
TBVpS78.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.77% | ||
| ROE | 3.59% | ||
| ROCE | 2.47% | ||
| ROIC | 2.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.46% | ||
| OM | 2.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.82% | ||
| GM | 15.33% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.41 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 128.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 43.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
F-Score5
WACC5.96%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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-96.76%
EPS Next 2Y-33.58%
EPS Next 3Y-9.59%
EPS Next 5Y-7.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y3.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.25%
Revenue Next Year-3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.16%
Revenue Next 3Y1.51%
Revenue Next 5Y0.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.23%
EBIT growth 5Y8.18%
EBIT Next Year98.45%
EBIT Next 3Y40.44%
EBIT Next 5Y20.48%
FCF growth 1Y-173.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-70.54%
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 4 / 10 to WCH.DE.
What is the valuation status of WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) 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 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCH stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WACKER CHEMIE AG (WCH.DE) is 157.79 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.