WHG Fundamental Analysis - WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC

Fundamental Rating

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WHG. WHG was compared to 239 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.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WHG had positive earnings in the past year.

In the past year WHG had a positive cash flow from operations.

The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WHG reported negative net income in multiple years.

In multiple years WHG reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

WHG has a Return On Assets (2.50%) which is in line with its industry peers.

WHG's Return On Equity of 3.04% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHG is outperformed by 68.20% of its industry peers.

WHG has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.57%) than 66.53% of its industry peers.

WHG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.54%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.59%.

The 3 year average ROIC (1.54%) for WHG is below the current ROIC(1.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.5%
ROE	3.04%
ROIC	1.57%

ROA(3y)1.48%

ROA(5y)1.1%

ROE(3y)1.86%

ROE(5y)1.41%

ROIC(3y)1.54%

ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 3.82%, WHG is not doing good in the industry: 67.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHG has declined.

With a Operating Margin value of 3.00%, WHG is not doing good in the industry: 71.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHG has declined.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	3%
PM (TTM)	3.82%
GM	N/A

OM growth 3Y-52.46%

OM growth 5Y-35.3%

PM growth 3Y-44.07%

PM growth 5Y-19.73%

GM growth 3YN/A

GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, WHG has more shares outstanding

Compared to 5 years ago, WHG has more shares outstanding

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.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.60 indicates that WHG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.

WHG's Altman-Z score of 4.60 is amongst the best of the industry. WHG outperforms 82.85% of its industry peers.

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	0
Altman-Z	4.6

ROIC/WACCN/A

WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that WHG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.

The Current ratio of WHG (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.

A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that WHG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.

WHG has a Quick ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	1.29
Quick Ratio	1.29

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WHG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.53%.

The earnings per share for WHG have been decreasing by -17.96% on average. This is quite bad

The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.68% in the past year.

WHG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.

EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.53%

EPS 3Y-40.45%

EPS 5Y-17.96%

EPS Q2Q%633.33%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.68%

Revenue growth 3Y9.04%

Revenue growth 5Y2.41%

Sales Q2Q%1.9%

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

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next YearN/A

Revenue Next 2YN/A

Revenue Next 3YN/A

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.04, the valuation of WHG can be described as correct.

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WHG is on the same level as its industry peers.

When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WHG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.90), we can say WHG is valued slightly cheaper.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	15.04
Fwd PE	N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

WHG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHG is cheaper than 74.90% of the companies in the same industry.

WHG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHG is cheaper than 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	14.88
EV/EBITDA	19.54

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WHG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.

WHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.91.

WHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of WHG decreases each year by -27.38%.

WHG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.

The dividend of WHG decreased in the last 3 years.

Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

145.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WHG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.

The Dividend Rate of WHG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.

DP145.2%

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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC

NYSE:WHG (9/3/2025, 1:23:30 PM)

16.995

-0.33 (-1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorFinancials

GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services

GICS IndustryCapital Markets

Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/amc

Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28

Inst Owners50.39%

Inst Owner Change6.25%

Ins Owners11.39%

Ins Owner Change-0.33%

Market Cap159.92M

Analysts0

Price TargetN/A

Short Float %2.02%

Short Ratio4.01

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.43%

Yearly Dividend0.59

Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%

DP145.2%

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years2

Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.15)

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)N/A

Avg EPS beat(2)N/A

Min EPS beat(2)N/A

Max EPS beat(2)N/A

EPS beat(4)N/A

Avg EPS beat(4)N/A

Min EPS beat(4)N/A

Max EPS beat(4)N/A

EPS beat(8)N/A

Avg EPS beat(8)N/A

EPS beat(12)N/A

Avg EPS beat(12)N/A

EPS beat(16)N/A

Avg EPS beat(16)N/A

Revenue beat(2)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A

Min Revenue beat(2)N/A

Max Revenue beat(2)N/A

Revenue beat(4)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A

Min Revenue beat(4)N/A

Max Revenue beat(4)N/A

Revenue beat(8)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A

Revenue beat(12)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A

Revenue beat(16)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A

PT rev (1m)N/A

PT rev (3m)N/A

EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A

EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A

EPS NY rev (1m)N/A

EPS NY rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	15.04
Fwd PE	N/A
P/S	1.67
P/FCF	14.88
P/OCF	13.51
P/B	1.33
P/tB	2.63
EV/EBITDA	19.54

EPS(TTM)1.13

EY6.65%

EPS(NY)N/A

Fwd EYN/A

FCF(TTM)1.14

FCFY6.72%

OCF(TTM)1.26

OCFY7.4%

SpS10.17

BVpS12.78

TBVpS6.46

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.5%
ROE	3.04%
ROCE	2.34%
ROIC	1.57%
ROICexc	1.79%
ROICexgc	4.04%
OM	3%
PM (TTM)	3.82%
GM	N/A
FCFM	11.24%

ROA(3y)1.48%

ROA(5y)1.1%

ROE(3y)1.86%

ROE(5y)1.41%

ROIC(3y)1.54%

ROIC(5y)N/A

ROICexc(3y)2.38%

ROICexc(5y)N/A

ROICexgc(3y)9.62%

ROICexgc(5y)N/A

ROCE(3y)2.31%

ROCE(5y)N/A

ROICexcg growth 3Y-64.4%

ROICexcg growth 5Y-43.02%

ROICexc growth 3Y-61.73%

ROICexc growth 5Y-41.67%

OM growth 3Y-52.46%

OM growth 5Y-35.3%

PM growth 3Y-44.07%

PM growth 5Y-19.73%

GM growth 3YN/A

GM growth 5YN/A

F-Score6

Asset Turnover0.65

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Debt/EBITDA	0
Cap/Depr	23.27%
Cap/Sales	1.14%
Interest Coverage	250
Cash Conversion	156.7%
Profit Quality	293.77%
Current Ratio	1.29
Quick Ratio	1.29
Altman-Z	4.6

F-Score6

WACCN/A

ROIC/WACCN/A

Cap/Depr(3y)5.92%

Cap/Depr(5y)5.73%

Cap/Sales(3y)0.25%

Cap/Sales(5y)0.23%

Profit Quality(3y)N/A

Profit Quality(5y)N/A

High Growth Momentum

Growth

EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.53%

EPS 3Y-40.45%

EPS 5Y-17.96%

EPS Q2Q%633.33%

EPS Next YN/A

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.68%

Revenue growth 3Y9.04%

Revenue growth 5Y2.41%

Sales Q2Q%1.9%

Revenue Next YearN/A

Revenue Next 2YN/A

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

EBIT growth 1Y1773.86%

EBIT growth 3Y-48.16%

EBIT growth 5Y-33.74%

EBIT Next YearN/A

EBIT Next 3YN/A

EBIT Next 5YN/A

FCF growth 1Y-69.39%

FCF growth 3Y3.04%

FCF growth 5Y-7.48%

OCF growth 1Y-66.6%

OCF growth 3Y2.9%

OCF growth 5Y-8.07%

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC (WHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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