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WELLS FARGO & CO (WFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WFC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9497461015 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

73.39  +0.2 (+0.27%)

After market: 73.2013 -0.19 (-0.26%)

Fundamental Rating

3

WFC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 396 industry peers in the Banks industry. While WFC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WFC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WFC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WFC has been profitable.
WFC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
WFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B 40B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.97%, WFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WFC's Return On Equity of 10.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WFC outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE 10.44%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.85%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)9.01%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WFC (23.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WFC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WFC does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 23.18%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-4.91%
PM growth 5Y1.63%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WFC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, WFC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WFC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WFC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
WFC Yearly Shares OutstandingWFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
WFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500B 1T 1.5T

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of WFC is 76.02, which is on the high side as it means it would take WFC, 76.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 76.02, WFC is not doing good in the industry: 87.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.73 is on the high side and indicates that WFC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.73, WFC is not doing good in the industry: 88.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.73
Debt/FCF 76.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC12.37%
WFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
WFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50B 100B 150B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.98%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.61% on average over the past years.
WFC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.39%.
WFC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.98%
EPS 3Y5.11%
EPS 5Y5.61%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.07%
Sales Q2Q%-3.42%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WFC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.03% on average per year.
WFC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year0.75%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
WFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20B 40B 60B 80B
WFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.74 indicates a correct valuation of WFC.
WFC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, WFC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.94 indicates a reasonable valuation of WFC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WFC is valued a bit more expensive than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.74
Fwd PE 10.94
WFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

85.86% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
WFC Per share dataWFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)2.27
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WFC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.34.
WFC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.12%

5.2 History

The dividend of WFC decreases each year by -3.84%.
WFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WFC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.84%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
WFC Yearly Dividends per shareWFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

WFC pays out 33.45% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.45%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
WFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B -10B 20B 30B 40B
WFC Dividend Payout.WFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WELLS FARGO & CO

NYSE:WFC (5/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 73.2013 -0.19 (-0.26%)

73.39

+0.2 (+0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)04-11 2025-04-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-15 2025-07-15/bmo
Inst Owners78.16%
Inst Owner Change0.86%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change10.1%
Market Cap238.82B
Analysts78.57
Price Target79.09 (7.77%)
Short Float %1.23%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.12%
Yearly Dividend1.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.84%
DP33.45%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-09 2025-05-09 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.11%
Min EPS beat(2)6.28%
Max EPS beat(2)15.95%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.34%
Min EPS beat(4)1.93%
Max EPS beat(4)17.22%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.02%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.17%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)11.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.02%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.63%
PT rev (1m)-5.26%
PT rev (3m)-5.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.74
Fwd PE 10.94
P/S 2.93
P/FCF 57.92
P/OCF 57.92
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.61
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)5.76
EY7.85%
EPS(NY)6.71
Fwd EY9.14%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY1.73%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY1.73%
SpS25.07
BVpS55.65
TBVpS45.72
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)2.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.97%
ROE 10.44%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 23.18%
GM N/A
FCFM 5.05%
ROA(3y)0.85%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)9.01%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-4.91%
PM growth 5Y1.63%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.73
Debt/FCF 76.02
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 21.8%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC12.37%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)152.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.98%
EPS 3Y5.11%
EPS 5Y5.61%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
EPS Next Y2.86%
EPS Next 2Y8.6%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.39%
Revenue growth 3Y1.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.07%
Sales Q2Q%-3.42%
Revenue Next Year0.75%
Revenue Next 2Y2.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-87.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-14.72%
OCF growth 1Y-87.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-14.72%