WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC (WHG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WHG - US9617651040 - Common Stock
16.44 USD
+0.13 (+0.8%)
16.44 USD
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Taking everything into account, WHG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WHG was compared to 239 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. WHG has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. WHG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHG was profitable.
WHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 2.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WHG outperforms 45.61% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WHG (3.04%) is worse than 69.46% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.57%, WHG is not doing good in the industry: 65.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WHG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.54%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.57%) for WHG is above the 3 year average (1.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
WHG has a Profit Margin of 3.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WHG underperforms 68.62% of its industry peers.
WHG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WHG (3.00%) is worse than 71.55% of its industry peers.
WHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
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
WHG has an Altman-Z score of 4.41. This indicates that WHG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.41, WHG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.43% 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 | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.41 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.29, WHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.58% of the companies in the same 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WHG have decreased strongly by -33.53% in the last year.
The earnings per share for WHG have been decreasing by -17.96% on average. This is quite bad
WHG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.68%.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.55, which indicates a correct valuation of WHG.
WHG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WHG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WHG is valued a bit cheaper than 74.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WHG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.44 |
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 3.68%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.49, WHG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, WHG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
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.
WHG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP145.2%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners11.29%
Ins Owner Change-0.65%
Market Cap154.70M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio11.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.38%
DP145.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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 | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.44 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.14
FCFY6.95%
OCF(TTM)1.26
OCFY7.65%
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 | 4.41 |
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%