WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WERN • US9507551086

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This WERN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WERN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WERN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WERN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WERN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years WERN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WERN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWERN 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 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -0.50%, WERN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WERN has a Return On Equity (-1.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.76%, WERN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WERN is below the industry average of 7.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.5%
ROE -1.06%
ROIC 1.76%
ROA(3y)1.39%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)2.88%
ROE(5y)8.98%
ROIC(3y)2.87%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
WERN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWERN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a Operating Margin value of 1.92%, WERN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WERN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WERN has a Gross Margin of 83.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WERN outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WERN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 83.32%
OM growth 3Y-41.94%
OM growth 5Y-27.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
WERN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWERN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. WERN Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WERN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WERN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WERN has less shares outstanding
  • WERN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WERN Yearly Shares OutstandingWERN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
WERN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWERN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • WERN has an Altman-Z score of 2.95. This is not the best score and indicates that WERN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WERN has a Altman-Z score of 2.95. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WERN outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that WERN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WERN (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.95
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC10.38%
WERN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWERN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.95 indicates that WERN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.95, WERN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that WERN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WERN has a Quick ratio of 1.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. WERN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.95
Quick Ratio 1.91
WERN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWERN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. WERN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for WERN have decreased strongly by -46.43% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, WERN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -67.11% on average per year.
  • WERN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.84%.
  • Measured over the past years, WERN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.43%
EPS 3Y-86.1%
EPS 5Y-67.11%
EPS Q2Q%116.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.31%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%13.55%

3.2 Future

  • WERN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 503.85% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7962.08%
EPS Next 2Y1250.92%
EPS Next 3Y503.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.86%
Revenue Next 2Y12.42%
Revenue Next 3Y9.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
WERN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWERN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
WERN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWERN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. WERN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 241.53, the valuation of WERN can be described as expensive.
  • WERN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WERN is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WERN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.85, WERN is valued on the expensive side.
  • WERN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WERN is cheaper than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WERN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 241.53
Fwd PE 19.85
WERN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWERN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WERN indicates a rather cheap valuation: WERN is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.02
WERN Per share dataWERN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WERN'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 WERN's earnings are expected to grow with 503.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1250.92%
EPS Next 3Y503.85%

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5. WERN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WERN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.62, WERN pays a better dividend. On top of this WERN pays more dividend than 88.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WERN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WERN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.05%!
  • WERN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WERN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WERN Yearly Dividends per shareWERN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • WERN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of WERN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-236.69%
EPS Next 2Y1250.92%
EPS Next 3Y503.85%
WERN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWERN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

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WERN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WERNER ENTERPRISES INC

NASDAQ:WERN (4/29/2026, 2:28:55 PM)

36.23

+1.83 (+5.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Industry Strength87.58
Industry Growth10.56
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners108.98%
Inst Owner Change-1.21%
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner Change0.31%
Market Cap2.17B
Revenue(TTM)2.97B
Net Income(TTM)-14.40M
Analysts54.29
Price Target35.94 (-0.8%)
Short Float %3.64%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.05%
DP-236.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-87.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-121.36%
Max EPS beat(2)-53.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-63.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-200.1%
Max EPS beat(4)122.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-51.66%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-39.32%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-30.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.24%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.99%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)-1.42%
PT rev (3m)23.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-371.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-245.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)14.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 241.53
Fwd PE 19.85
P/S 0.73
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.95
P/B 1.59
P/tB 1.83
EV/EBITDA 8.02
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY0.41%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)-1.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.03
OCFY8.37%
SpS49.61
BVpS22.73
TBVpS19.84
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.75937 (-75.82%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.5%
ROE -1.06%
ROCE 2.22%
ROIC 1.76%
ROICexc 1.8%
ROICexgc 1.93%
OM 1.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 83.32%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.39%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)2.88%
ROE(5y)8.98%
ROIC(3y)2.87%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
ROICexc(3y)2.94%
ROICexc(5y)5.82%
ROICexgc(3y)3.18%
ROICexgc(5y)6.26%
ROCE(3y)3.64%
ROCE(5y)7.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-27.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-28.61%
OM growth 3Y-41.94%
OM growth 5Y-27.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 87.44%
Cap/Sales 8.42%
Interest Coverage 1.41
Cash Conversion 52.93%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.95
Quick Ratio 1.91
Altman-Z 2.95
F-Score6
WACC10.38%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)143.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)149.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.43%
EPS 3Y-86.1%
EPS 5Y-67.11%
EPS Q2Q%116.67%
EPS Next Y7962.08%
EPS Next 2Y1250.92%
EPS Next 3Y503.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.84%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.31%
Revenue growth 5Y4.63%
Sales Q2Q%13.55%
Revenue Next Year18.86%
Revenue Next 2Y12.42%
Revenue Next 3Y9.82%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-24.13%
EBIT Next Year904.77%
EBIT Next 3Y134.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-44.86%
OCF growth 3Y-26%
OCF growth 5Y-16.42%

WERNER ENTERPRISES INC / WERN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WERN.


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WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) is 241.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.


Is the dividend of WERNER ENTERPRISES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -236.69%.