WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WDS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9802283088 - ADR - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WDS. WDS was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WDS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WDS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WDS was profitable.
WDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WDS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WDS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WDS's Return On Assets of 5.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 63.98% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.09%, WDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WDS (5.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.44%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.83% | ||
| ROE | 10.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)10.93%
ROE(5y)2.84%
ROIC(3y)8.44%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.11%, WDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDS has grown nicely.
WDS has a Operating Margin of 34.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: WDS outperforms 75.83% of its industry peers.
WDS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WDS has a Gross Margin (43.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WDS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.11% | ||
| GM | 43.08% |
OM growth 3Y-1.91%
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3Y-1.63%
PM growth 5Y30.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WDS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WDS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
WDS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WDS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WDS has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that WDS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WDS has a Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WDS outperforms 51.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WDS is 12.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take WDS, 12.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WDS (12.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WDS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 63.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
WDS has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that WDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.29, WDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that WDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WDS's Quick ratio of 1.17 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 62.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WDS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.30%.
Measured over the past 5 years, WDS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.80% on average per year.
WDS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.82%.
Measured over the past years, WDS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.3%
EPS 3Y-3.39%
EPS 5Y5.8%
EPS Q2Q%-12.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y23.7%
Revenue growth 5Y22.02%
Sales Q2Q%9.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -15.27% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, WDS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-31.25%
EPS Next 2Y-29.5%
EPS Next 3Y-14.48%
EPS Next 5Y-15.27%
Revenue Next Year-4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.63%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WDS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.39.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WDS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. WDS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.14, the valuation of WDS can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WDS.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.70), we can say WDS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WDS is cheaper than 78.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WDS.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y-29.5%
EPS Next 3Y-14.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.84%, WDS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WDS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.66. WDS pays more dividend than 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
WDS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WDS has a limited annual growth rate of 2.67%.
WDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WDS has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
68.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WDS's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.54%
EPS Next 2Y-29.5%
EPS Next 3Y-14.48%
NYSE:WDS (7/2/2025, 3:44:00 PM)
15.795
+0.22 (+1.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.99B
Analysts71.76
Price Target16.72 (5.86%)
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP68.54%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)-5.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY9.62%
EPS(NY)1.04
Fwd EY6.6%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.15%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY19.5%
SpS6.94
BVpS18.64
TBVpS16.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.83% | ||
| ROE | 10.09% | ||
| ROCE | 8.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.52% | ||
| OM | 34.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.11% | ||
| GM | 43.08% | ||
| FCFM | 7.17% |
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)10.93%
ROE(5y)2.84%
ROIC(3y)8.44%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
ROICexc(3y)9.3%
ROICexc(5y)7.45%
ROICexgc(3y)10.23%
ROICexgc(5y)8.01%
ROCE(3y)12.4%
ROCE(5y)9.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.5%
OM growth 3Y-1.91%
OM growth 5Y-0.42%
PM growth 3Y-1.63%
PM growth 5Y30.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.27%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 37.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 301.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 26.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score5
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)112.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.52%
Profit Quality(3y)55.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.3%
EPS 3Y-3.39%
EPS 5Y5.8%
EPS Q2Q%-12.37%
EPS Next Y-31.25%
EPS Next 2Y-29.5%
EPS Next 3Y-14.48%
EPS Next 5Y-15.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.82%
Revenue growth 3Y23.7%
Revenue growth 5Y22.02%
Sales Q2Q%9.05%
Revenue Next Year-4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.68%
EBIT growth 3Y21.34%
EBIT growth 5Y21.51%
EBIT Next Year87.88%
EBIT Next 3Y22.02%
EBIT Next 5Y9.65%
FCF growth 1Y10.66%
FCF growth 3Y-11.99%
FCF growth 5Y-14.7%
OCF growth 1Y-4.85%
OCF growth 3Y15.53%
OCF growth 5Y12.09%