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WERN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. WERN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. WERN is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WERN was profitable.
WERN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WERN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WERN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.85%, WERN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
WERN's Return On Equity of 1.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WERN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.85%, WERN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WERN is in line with the industry average of 6.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.85% | ||
| ROE | 1.81% | ||
| ROIC | 1.85% |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)6.05%
ROE(3y)8.81%
ROE(5y)12.02%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
1.3 Margins
WERN has a Profit Margin of 0.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WERN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
WERN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WERN (2.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WERN has declined.
WERN's Gross Margin of 83.39% is amongst the best of the industry. WERN outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
WERN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.85% | ||
| GM | 83.39% |
OM growth 3Y-42.3%
OM growth 5Y-24.92%
PM growth 3Y-50.78%
PM growth 5Y-30.11%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WERN is destroying value.
WERN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WERN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WERN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WERN has an Altman-Z score of 2.78. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.78, WERN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
WERN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating WERN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WERN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WERN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
WERN has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that WERN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.62, WERN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that WERN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WERN's Quick ratio of 1.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WERN outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WERN have decreased strongly by -95.29% in the last year.
WERN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -25.73% yearly.
WERN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.42%.
Measured over the past years, WERN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-95.29%
EPS 3Y-46.16%
EPS 5Y-25.73%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.48%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.03% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
WERN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-82.24%
EPS Next 2Y26.3%
EPS Next 3Y47.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 764.00, WERN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WERN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, WERN is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.48, the valuation of WERN can be described as expensive.
WERN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, WERN is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 764 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WERN is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WERN's earnings are expected to grow with 47.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.3%
EPS Next 3Y47.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%, WERN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, WERN pays a better dividend. On top of this WERN pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, WERN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WERN decreases each year by -32.85%.
WERN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of WERN decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
135.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WERN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP135.91%
EPS Next 2Y26.3%
EPS Next 3Y47.03%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.76%
Inst Owner Change-3.75%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.83B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)25.28M
Analysts51.43
Price Target27.47 (-10.11%)
Short Float %6.68%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.85%
DP135.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-121.36%
Max EPS beat(2)122.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-65.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-200.1%
Max EPS beat(4)122.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-46.49%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-34.41%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-25.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.83%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.57%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.54%
PT rev (1m)-0.25%
PT rev (3m)-7.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-54.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-55.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-74.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 764 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.04
EY0.13%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)-0.92
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.19
OCFY10.42%
SpS50
BVpS23.33
TBVpS20.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.85% | ||
| ROE | 1.81% | ||
| ROCE | 2.39% | ||
| ROIC | 1.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.05% | ||
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.85% | ||
| GM | 83.39% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.16%
ROA(5y)6.05%
ROE(3y)8.81%
ROE(5y)12.02%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)5.41%
ROICexc(5y)7.26%
ROICexgc(3y)5.87%
ROICexgc(5y)7.66%
ROCE(3y)6.76%
ROCE(5y)9.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-26.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-27.54%
OM growth 3Y-42.3%
OM growth 5Y-24.92%
PM growth 3Y-50.78%
PM growth 5Y-30.11%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)174.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)163.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-95.29%
EPS 3Y-46.16%
EPS 5Y-25.73%
EPS Q2Q%-120%
EPS Next Y-82.24%
EPS Next 2Y26.3%
EPS Next 3Y47.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y3.48%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.46%
Revenue Next Year-1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y1.58%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.29%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.75%
EBIT Next Year266.23%
EBIT Next 3Y75.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y70.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-59.62%
OCF growth 3Y-0.31%
OCF growth 5Y-5.02%
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC / WERN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WERN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WERN.
What is the valuation status of WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) stock?
WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WERN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) is 764 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.31.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WERNER ENTERPRISES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) is expected to decline by -82.24% in the next year.