WELLTOWER INC (WELL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WELL • US95040Q1040

208.19 USD
+0.18 (+0.09%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
208.59 USD
+0.4 (+0.19%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:10:24 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WELL. WELL was compared to 123 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. WELL has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. WELL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WELL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WELL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • WELL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • WELL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WELL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWELL 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • WELL's Return On Assets of 1.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WELL outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
  • WELL has a Return On Equity of 2.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WELL outperforms 50.41% of its industry peers.
  • WELL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.40%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WELL is in line with the industry average of 3.06%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.39%
ROE 2.22%
ROIC 0.4%
ROA(3y)1.34%
ROA(5y)1.07%
ROE(3y)2.18%
ROE(5y)1.83%
ROIC(3y)1.39%
ROIC(5y)1.51%
WELL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWELL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of WELL (8.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WELL has declined.
  • WELL has a worse Operating Margin (3.00%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
  • WELL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 41.17%, WELL is not doing good in the industry: 82.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WELL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3%
PM (TTM) 8.64%
GM 41.17%
OM growth 3Y-37.77%
OM growth 5Y-27.23%
PM growth 3Y53.08%
PM growth 5Y-16.47%
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
WELL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWELL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WELL 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, WELL has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for WELL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WELL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WELL Yearly Shares OutstandingWELL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
WELL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWELL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • WELL has an Altman-Z score of 3.45. This indicates that WELL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.45, WELL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WELL is 6.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take WELL, 6.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WELL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. WELL outperforms 95.94% of its industry peers.
  • WELL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WELL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 6.85
Altman-Z 3.45
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC8.05%
WELL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWELL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that WELL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WELL has a Current ratio of 2.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. WELL outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
  • WELL has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that WELL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WELL has a better Quick ratio (2.01) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
WELL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWELL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WELL have decreased strongly by -10.26% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.69% on average over the past years.
  • WELL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.63%.
  • WELL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.26%
EPS 3Y63.55%
EPS 5Y-9.69%
EPS Q2Q%-26.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.63%
Revenue growth 3Y22.74%
Revenue growth 5Y18.67%
Sales Q2Q%41.33%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.69% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y105.56%
EPS Next 2Y45.39%
EPS Next 3Y38.16%
EPS Next 5Y27.69%
Revenue Next Year19.72%
Revenue Next 2Y15.47%
Revenue Next 3Y16.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
WELL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWELL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
WELL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWELL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 148.71, WELL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WELL is valued a bit more expensive than 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WELL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say WELL is valued expensively.
  • WELL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 72.34.
  • WELL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • WELL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 148.71
Fwd PE 72.34
WELL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWELL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 94.31% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WELL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WELL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.58
EV/EBITDA 63.85
WELL Per share dataWELL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WELL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • WELL's earnings are expected to grow with 38.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.39%
EPS Next 3Y38.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%, WELL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.78, WELL's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 88.62% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than WELL!
  • WELL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WELL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.84%.
  • WELL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WELL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
WELL Yearly Dividends per shareWELL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 200.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WELL. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WELL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP200.46%
EPS Next 2Y45.39%
EPS Next 3Y38.16%
WELL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWELL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WELL Dividend Payout.WELL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WELL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WELLTOWER INC

NYSE:WELL (2/20/2026, 8:10:24 PM)

After market: 208.59 +0.4 (+0.19%)

208.19

+0.18 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners98.26%
Inst Owner Change2.81%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap142.89B
Revenue(TTM)10.84B
Net Income(TTM)936.85M
Analysts81.54
Price Target220.75 (6.03%)
Short Float %1.92%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.61%
Yearly Dividend2.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.84%
DP200.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-25
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-49.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-76.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-23.07%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-76.34%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.65%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.09%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.98%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.96%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.96%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.05%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.06%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)1.68%
PT rev (3m)14.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 148.71
Fwd PE 72.34
P/S 13.18
P/FCF 49.58
P/OCF 49.58
P/B 3.39
P/tB 3.42
EV/EBITDA 63.85
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY0.67%
EPS(NY)2.88
Fwd EY1.38%
FCF(TTM)4.2
FCFY2.02%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY2.02%
SpS15.79
BVpS61.38
TBVpS60.88
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number43.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.39%
ROE 2.22%
ROCE 0.51%
ROIC 0.4%
ROICexc 0.44%
ROICexgc 0.44%
OM 3%
PM (TTM) 8.64%
GM 41.17%
FCFM 26.59%
ROA(3y)1.34%
ROA(5y)1.07%
ROE(3y)2.18%
ROE(5y)1.83%
ROIC(3y)1.39%
ROIC(5y)1.51%
ROICexc(3y)1.48%
ROICexc(5y)1.58%
ROICexgc(3y)1.49%
ROICexgc(5y)1.58%
ROCE(3y)1.76%
ROCE(5y)1.91%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.72%
OM growth 3Y-37.77%
OM growth 5Y-27.23%
PM growth 3Y53.08%
PM growth 5Y-16.47%
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 6.85
Debt/EBITDA 8
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.56
Cash Conversion 116.85%
Profit Quality 307.59%
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 2.01
Altman-Z 3.45
F-Score7
WACC8.05%
ROIC/WACC0.05
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)338.57%
Profit Quality(5y)467.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.26%
EPS 3Y63.55%
EPS 5Y-9.69%
EPS Q2Q%-26.32%
EPS Next Y105.56%
EPS Next 2Y45.39%
EPS Next 3Y38.16%
EPS Next 5Y27.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.63%
Revenue growth 3Y22.74%
Revenue growth 5Y18.67%
Sales Q2Q%41.33%
Revenue Next Year19.72%
Revenue Next 2Y15.47%
Revenue Next 3Y16.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-72.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.62%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.65%
EBIT Next Year221.22%
EBIT Next 3Y56.32%
EBIT Next 5Y34.17%
FCF growth 1Y27.71%
FCF growth 3Y29.44%
FCF growth 5Y16.12%
OCF growth 1Y27.71%
OCF growth 3Y29.44%
OCF growth 5Y16.12%

WELLTOWER INC / WELL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WELL.


Can you provide the valuation status for WELLTOWER INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WELLTOWER INC (WELL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of WELL stock?

WELLTOWER INC (WELL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WELL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WELLTOWER INC (WELL) is 148.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.39.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WELL stock?

The dividend rating of WELLTOWER INC (WELL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 200.46%.