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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC (WHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WHG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9617651040 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

16.93  -0.55 (-3.15%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, WHG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WHG was compared to 236 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While WHG has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. WHG 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

In the past year WHG was profitable.
In the past year WHG had a positive 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.
WHG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWHG 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 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.29%, WHG is doing worse than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.33%, WHG is doing worse than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.29%
ROE 0.33%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)1.1%
ROE(3y)1.86%
ROE(5y)1.41%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WHG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWHG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.42%, WHG is doing worse than 72.03% of the companies in the same industry.
WHG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WHG 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) 0.42%
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
WHG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWHG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WHG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WHG has more shares outstanding
WHG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
WHG Yearly Shares OutstandingWHG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
WHG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWHG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

WHG has an Altman-Z score of 7.12. This indicates that WHG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WHG has a Altman-Z score of 7.12. This is amongst the best in the industry. WHG outperforms 90.68% of its industry peers.
WHG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.12
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
WHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWHG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

WHG has a Current Ratio of 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that WHG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WHG's Current ratio of 1.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WHG outperforms 66.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that WHG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.89, WHG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
WHG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWHG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for WHG have decreased strongly by -69.51% in the last year.
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 6.08% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WHG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.51%
EPS 3Y-40.45%
EPS 5Y-17.96%
EPS Q2Q%-19.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y9.04%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%2.29%

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.
WHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWHG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WHG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWHG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WHG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.57.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WHG is valued a bit more expensive than 60.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.82. WHG is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.57
Fwd PE N/A
WHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWHG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

62.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
WHG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.99
EV/EBITDA 61.04
WHG Per share dataWHG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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 8.06.
WHG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of WHG decreases each year by -27.38%.
WHG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
WHG Yearly Dividends per shareWHG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

WHG pays out 1332.75% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WHG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP1332.75%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
WHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWHG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M
WHG Dividend Payout.WHG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WHG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC

NYSE:WHG (8/1/2025, 8:10:52 PM)

16.93

-0.55 (-3.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)08-08 2025-08-08/amc
Inst Owners50.54%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners11.39%
Ins Owner Change4.81%
Market Cap158.80M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%
DP1332.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date06-02 2025-06-02 (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 RankSector Rank
PE 22.57
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.67
P/FCF 20.99
P/OCF 19.63
P/B 1.33
P/tB 2.7
EV/EBITDA 61.04
EPS(TTM)0.75
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.81
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY5.09%
SpS10.15
BVpS12.72
TBVpS6.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.29%
ROE 0.33%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.42%
GM N/A
FCFM 7.94%
ROA(3y)1.48%
ROA(5y)1.1%
ROE(3y)1.86%
ROE(5y)1.41%
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)2.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/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
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 11.12%
Cap/Sales 0.55%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 319.47%
Profit Quality 1905.54%
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
Altman-Z 7.12
F-Score5
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)-69.51%
EPS 3Y-40.45%
EPS 5Y-17.96%
EPS Q2Q%-19.44%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y9.04%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%2.29%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-127.24%
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-80.69%
FCF growth 3Y3.04%
FCF growth 5Y-7.48%
OCF growth 1Y-79.54%
OCF growth 3Y2.9%
OCF growth 5Y-8.07%