WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WERN - US9507551086 - Common Stock
27.13 USD
-0.12 (-0.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WERN. WERN was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WERN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WERN has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WERN was profitable.
WERN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WERN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WERN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WERN's Return On Assets of 1.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WERN outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.69%, WERN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WERN has a Return On Invested Capital (2.75%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WERN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is below the industry average of 7.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.78% | ||
| ROE | 3.69% | ||
| ROIC | 2.75% |
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 (1.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WERN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WERN has a Operating Margin (3.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WERN has declined.
WERN has a Gross Margin of 83.35%. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 83.35% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WERN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WERN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WERN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that WERN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WERN (2.78) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WERN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating WERN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, WERN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that WERN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WERN's Current ratio of 1.67 is amongst the best of the industry. WERN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WERN has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that WERN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.63, WERN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WERN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -80.36%.
Measured over the past years, WERN shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -25.73% on average per year.
WERN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.43%.
WERN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.36%
EPS 3Y-46.16%
EPS 5Y-25.73%
EPS Q2Q%-35.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.48%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-1.01%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 52.96% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-35.03%
EPS Next 2Y42.78%
EPS Next 3Y52.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 123.32, the valuation of WERN can be described as expensive.
WERN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WERN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.64, WERN is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WERN.
WERN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 123.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WERN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WERN's earnings are expected to grow with 52.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.78%
EPS Next 3Y52.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%, WERN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.65, WERN pays a better dividend. On top of this WERN pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WERN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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
WERN pays out 66.07% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.07%
EPS Next 2Y42.78%
EPS Next 3Y52.96%
NASDAQ:WERN (10/29/2025, 2:13:04 PM)
27.13
-0.12 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.53%
Inst Owner Change-0.17%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)2.97B
Net Income(TTM)52.42M
Analysts52.38
Price Target29.58 (9.03%)
Short Float %5.99%
Short Ratio3.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.85%
DP66.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-38.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-200.1%
Max EPS beat(2)122.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-42.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-200.1%
Max EPS beat(4)122.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.24%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.06%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.89%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.63%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.59%
PT rev (1m)-0.25%
PT rev (3m)0.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 123.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY0.81%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)-2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.47
OCFY12.78%
SpS49.57
BVpS23.75
TBVpS20.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.78% | ||
| ROE | 3.69% | ||
| ROCE | 3.55% | ||
| ROIC | 2.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.05% | ||
| OM | 3.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 83.35% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 55.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
F-Score5
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.3
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)-80.36%
EPS 3Y-46.16%
EPS 5Y-25.73%
EPS Q2Q%-35.29%
EPS Next Y-35.03%
EPS Next 2Y42.78%
EPS Next 3Y52.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.48%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-1.01%
Revenue Next Year-0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.29%
EBIT growth 5Y-21.75%
EBIT Next Year292.05%
EBIT Next 3Y79.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y32.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.19%
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 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WERN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN) is 123.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.
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 -35.03% in the next year.