WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC (WHG)
US9617651040 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, WHG scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WHG was compared to 210 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for WHG as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. WHG does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHG was profitable.
In the past year WHG has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In multiple years WHG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years WHG reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WHG has a Return On Assets of 6.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: WHG outperforms 70.19% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.92%, WHG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WHG (3.58%) is worse than 60.58% of its industry peers.
WHG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.91%) for WHG is below the current ROIC(3.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 3.58% |
ROA(3y)3.32%
ROA(5y)1.46%
ROE(3y)4%
ROE(5y)1.83%
ROIC(3y)2.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 10.63%, WHG is not doing good in the industry: 62.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHG has declined.
The Operating Margin of WHG (6.92%) is worse than 78.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-23.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-13.51%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for WHG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
WHG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WHG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that WHG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.23, WHG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.33% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for WHG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.87 indicates that WHG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.87, WHG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.58% of the companies in the same industry.
WHG has a Quick Ratio of 3.87. This indicates that WHG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WHG has a Quick ratio of 3.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. WHG outperforms 85.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 297.33% over the past year.
WHG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.87% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WHG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 30.72%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)297.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-17.87%
EPS growth Q2Q800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.72%
Revenue growth 3Y11.31%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.99%
Revenue growth Q2Q13.56%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
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EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
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Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.02, the valuation of WHG can be described as very cheap.
WHG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WHG is cheaper than 91.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.84. WHG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
WHG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WHG is cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, which is a nice return.
WHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.26.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, WHG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WHG decreases each year by -26.08%.
WHG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of WHG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
WHG pays out 57.67% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WHG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP57.67%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC
NYSE:WHG (4/26/2024, 7:24:15 PM)
12.81
-0.24 (-1.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Market Cap119.52M
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| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 5.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 6.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.92% | ||
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| OM | 6.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.63% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.87 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)297.33%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.72%
Revenue growth 3Y11.31%
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