WALKER & DUNLOP INC (WD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WD • US93148P1021
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This WD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WD was profitable.
- In the past year WD has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- WD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: WD reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- WD has a Return On Assets (1.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.16%, WD is doing worse than 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WD has a Return On Invested Capital (3.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WD is below the industry average of 8.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.08% | ||
| ROE | 3.16% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% |
ROA(3y)2.03%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)5.09%
ROE(5y)8.83%
ROIC(3y)3.43%
ROIC(5y)4.22%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.45%, WD is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WD has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.26%, WD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.45% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-10.11%
OM growth 5Y-13.05%
PM growth 3Y-35.4%
PM growth 5Y-27.39%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. WD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WD has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, WD has more shares outstanding
- WD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WD has an Altman-Z score of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that WD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.16, WD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30 is on the high side and indicates that WD has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.30, WD is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC6.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- WD has a Current Ratio of 6.84. This indicates that WD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.84, WD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 6.84 indicates that WD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 6.84, WD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.84 |
3. WD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WD have decreased strongly by -48.59% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, WD shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -26.59% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -9.28% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.59%
EPS 3Y-36.38%
EPS 5Y-26.59%
EPS Q2Q%-131.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y2.64%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 45.01% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WD will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y152.48%
EPS Next 2Y81.5%
EPS Next 3Y55.79%
EPS Next 5Y45.01%
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.38%
Revenue Next 5Y8.11%
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. WD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WD is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.10.
- 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say WD is valued inline with the index average.
- WD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.73.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WD is on the same level as its industry peers.
- WD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WD is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WD's earnings are expected to grow with 55.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y81.5%
EPS Next 3Y55.79%
5. WD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.32%, WD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of WD dropped by -24.32% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.20, WD pays a better dividend. On top of this WD pays more dividend than 91.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WD grows each year by 13.01%, which is quite nice.
- WD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- WD has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 167.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP167.32%
EPS Next 2Y81.5%
EPS Next 3Y55.79%
WD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
44.44
+0.16 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners84.33%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.97%
Ins Owner Change7.56%
Market Cap1.51B
Revenue(TTM)1.23B
Net Income(TTM)54.87M
Analysts81.82
Price Target68.85 (54.93%)
Short Float %3.36%
Short Ratio2.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
Yearly Dividend2.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
DP167.32%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.68)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-75.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-132.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-18.45%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-51.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-132.27%
Max EPS beat(4)34.37%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.93%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-27.04%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-24.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.41%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.13%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.07%
PT rev (1m)-19%
PT rev (3m)-21.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
EPS(TTM)1.64
EY3.69%
EPS(NY)4.14
Fwd EY9.32%
FCF(TTM)-19.97
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-19.5
OCFYN/A
SpS36.24
BVpS50.91
TBVpS-2.49
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.08% | ||
| ROE | 3.16% | ||
| ROCE | 4.3% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.22% | ||
| OM | 17.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.45% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.03%
ROA(5y)3.23%
ROE(3y)5.09%
ROE(5y)8.83%
ROIC(3y)3.43%
ROIC(5y)4.22%
ROICexc(3y)3.69%
ROICexc(5y)4.51%
ROICexgc(3y)7.68%
ROICexgc(5y)9.52%
ROCE(3y)4.61%
ROCE(5y)5.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.13%
OM growth 3Y-10.11%
OM growth 5Y-13.05%
PM growth 3Y-35.4%
PM growth 5Y-27.39%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 6.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.99 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.16 |
F-Score3
WACC6.93%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)6.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)6.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.59%
EPS 3Y-36.38%
EPS 5Y-26.59%
EPS Q2Q%-131.06%
EPS Next Y152.48%
EPS Next 2Y81.5%
EPS Next 3Y55.79%
EPS Next 5Y45.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y2.64%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.75%
Revenue Next 3Y8.38%
Revenue Next 5Y8.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.7%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.76%
EBIT Next Year84.04%
EBIT Next 3Y33.19%
EBIT Next 5Y26.14%
FCF growth 1Y-684.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-613.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
WALKER & DUNLOP INC / WD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WD.
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WALKER & DUNLOP INC (WD) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WD stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WALKER & DUNLOP INC (WD) is 27.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
What is the financial health of WALKER & DUNLOP INC (WD) stock?
The financial health rating of WALKER & DUNLOP INC (WD) is 4 / 10.