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WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR (WDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WDS - US9802283088 - ADR

17.37 USD
-0.09 (-0.52%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 8:07:31 PM
17.3501 USD
-0.02 (-0.11%)
After Hours: 8/26/2025, 8:07:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall WDS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WDS against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While WDS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WDS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WDS was profitable.
WDS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WDS 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WDS had a positive operating cash flow.
WDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

WDS has a Return On Assets (4.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WDS has a Return On Equity (8.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WDS (4.65%) 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 23.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.55%
ROE 8.28%
ROIC 4.65%
ROA(3y)6.59%
ROA(5y)2.18%
ROE(3y)10.93%
ROE(5y)2.84%
ROIC(3y)8.44%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
WDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

WDS's Profit Margin of 21.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 73.56% of its industry peers.
WDS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WDS (29.90%) is better than 71.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WDS has remained more or less at the same level.
WDS has a Gross Margin (39.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WDS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.9%
PM (TTM) 21.42%
GM 39.96%
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%
WDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WDS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WDS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WDS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WDS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WDS Yearly Shares OutstandingWDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
WDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

WDS has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that WDS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WDS's Altman-Z score of 1.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WDS outperforms 50.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that WDS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, WDS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.96%
WDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that WDS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WDS has a Current ratio of 1.90. This is in the better half of the industry: WDS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
WDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. 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 decent Quick ratio value of 1.74, WDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.74
WDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WDS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.40%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.80% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WDS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.53% in the last year.
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)-18.4%
EPS 3Y-3.39%
EPS 5Y5.8%
EPS Q2Q%-23.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y23.7%
Revenue growth 5Y22.02%
Sales Q2Q%10.05%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WDS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.57% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WDS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.88%
EPS Next 2Y-29.93%
EPS Next 3Y-10.93%
EPS Next 5Y-4.57%
Revenue Next Year-3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y0.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.06%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
WDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.26, the valuation of WDS can be described as correct.
WDS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WDS is cheaper than 60.10% of the companies in the same industry.
WDS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.33, the valuation of WDS can be described as rather expensive.
62.02% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WDS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.67.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.26
Fwd PE 23.33
WDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

WDS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WDS is cheaper than 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.34
WDS Per share dataWDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.93% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
EPS Next 2Y-29.93%
EPS Next 3Y-10.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.04%, WDS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WDS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, WDS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.04%

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.
The dividend of WDS decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WDS Yearly Dividends per shareWDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

78.46% 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.
DP78.46%
EPS Next 2Y-29.93%
EPS Next 3Y-10.93%
WDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B
WDS Dividend Payout.WDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP-ADR

NYSE:WDS (8/26/2025, 8:07:31 PM)

After market: 17.3501 -0.02 (-0.11%)

17.37

-0.09 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-19 2025-08-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners39.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.98B
Analysts71.11
Price Target17.61 (1.38%)
Short Float %0.08%
Short Ratio1.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.04%
Yearly Dividend1.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP78.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-07 2025-03-07 (0.53)
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)3.75%
PT rev (3m)5.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)16.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.26
Fwd PE 23.33
P/S 2.39
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 4.93
P/B 0.93
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA 4.34
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY7.54%
EPS(NY)0.74
Fwd EY4.29%
FCF(TTM)-0.36
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY20.27%
SpS7.26
BVpS18.77
TBVpS16.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.55%
ROE 8.28%
ROCE 6.83%
ROIC 4.65%
ROICexc 5.08%
ROICexgc 5.57%
OM 29.9%
PM (TTM) 21.42%
GM 39.96%
FCFM N/A
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)10.27%
ROICexgc(5y)8.03%
ROCE(3y)12.4%
ROCE(5y)9.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.59%
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 Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.41
Cap/Depr 136.57%
Cap/Sales 53.44%
Interest Coverage -824.2
Cash Conversion 70.25%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.74
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score5
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)-18.4%
EPS 3Y-3.39%
EPS 5Y5.8%
EPS Q2Q%-23.65%
EPS Next Y-19.88%
EPS Next 2Y-29.93%
EPS Next 3Y-10.93%
EPS Next 5Y-4.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.53%
Revenue growth 3Y23.7%
Revenue growth 5Y22.02%
Sales Q2Q%10.05%
Revenue Next Year-3.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.6%
Revenue Next 3Y0.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.2%
EBIT growth 3Y21.34%
EBIT growth 5Y21.51%
EBIT Next Year87.88%
EBIT Next 3Y22.02%
EBIT Next 5Y13.49%
FCF growth 1Y-114.73%
FCF growth 3Y-11.99%
FCF growth 5Y-14.7%
OCF growth 1Y-27.5%
OCF growth 3Y15.53%
OCF growth 5Y12.09%