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ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WIRE - US2925621052 - Common Stock

289.84 USD
0.01 (0%)
Last: 7/1/2024, 8:09:14 PM
289.81 USD
-0.03 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 7/1/2024, 8:09:14 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

WIRE gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 90 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. WIRE gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. WIRE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes WIRE very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WIRE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WIRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WIRE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WIRE had a positive operating cash flow.
WIRE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWIRE 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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

WIRE has a Return On Assets of 15.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WIRE outperforms 96.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.44%, WIRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WIRE (15.67%) is better than 95.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WIRE is significantly above the industry average of 10.41%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.67%) for WIRE is well below the 3 year average (32.07%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that WIRE had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.49%
ROE 17.44%
ROIC 15.67%
ROA(3y)29.95%
ROA(5y)20.86%
ROE(3y)33.74%
ROE(5y)23.55%
ROIC(3y)32.07%
ROIC(5y)22.33%
WIRE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWIRE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WIRE (12.45%) is better than 89.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WIRE has grown nicely.
WIRE's Operating Margin of 14.96% is amongst the best of the industry. WIRE outperforms 87.21% of its industry peers.
WIRE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 23.10%, WIRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WIRE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.96%
PM (TTM) 12.45%
GM 23.1%
OM growth 3Y32.04%
OM growth 5Y17.89%
PM growth 3Y34.51%
PM growth 5Y19.04%
GM growth 3Y18.81%
GM growth 5Y11.65%
WIRE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWIRE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WIRE is creating value.
WIRE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WIRE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WIRE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
WIRE Yearly Shares OutstandingWIRE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
WIRE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWIRE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

WIRE has an Altman-Z score of 16.28. This indicates that WIRE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WIRE (16.28) is better than 96.51% of its industry peers.
WIRE 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 16.28
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC10.27%
WIRE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWIRE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

WIRE has a Current Ratio of 7.49. This indicates that WIRE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WIRE has a Current ratio of 7.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. WIRE outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
WIRE has a Quick Ratio of 6.46. This indicates that WIRE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WIRE's Quick ratio of 6.46 is amongst the best of the industry. WIRE outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 7.49
Quick Ratio 6.46
WIRE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWIRE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for WIRE have decreased strongly by -46.84% in the last year.
WIRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.86% yearly.
WIRE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.05%.
WIRE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.84%
EPS 3Y79.91%
EPS 5Y41.86%
EPS Q2Q%-39.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y26.22%
Revenue growth 5Y14.78%
Sales Q2Q%-4.21%

3.2 Future

WIRE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.42% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-9.98%
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WIRE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWIRE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
WIRE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWIRE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.38, the valuation of WIRE can be described as correct.
WIRE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WIRE is cheaper than 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, WIRE is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.92, which indicates a correct valuation of WIRE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WIRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: WIRE is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WIRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.38
Fwd PE 13.92
WIRE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWIRE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WIRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WIRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: WIRE is cheaper than 81.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.5
EV/EBITDA 9.6
WIRE Per share dataWIRE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of WIRE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.03%, WIRE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.32, WIRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.03, WIRE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of WIRE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.02%.
WIRE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of WIRE decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
WIRE Yearly Dividends per shareWIRE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

WIRE pays out 0.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP0.41%
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WIRE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWIRE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M
WIRE Dividend Payout.WIRE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WIRE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ENCORE WIRE CORP

NASDAQ:WIRE (7/1/2024, 8:09:14 PM)

After market: 289.81 -0.03 (-0.01%)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-23 2024-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-23 2024-07-23/amc
Inst Owners5.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.58B
Revenue(TTM)2.54B
Net Income(TTM)316.20M
Analysts84.44
Price Target295.8 (2.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.03%
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.02%
DP0.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.01%
Max EPS beat(2)3.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.13%
Max EPS beat(4)3.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)24.21%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)98.92%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)87.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.16%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.84%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.59%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.41%
PT rev (1m)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.38
Fwd PE 13.92
P/S 1.8
P/FCF 18.5
P/OCF 11.04
P/B 2.52
P/tB 2.52
EV/EBITDA 9.6
EPS(TTM)18.85
EY6.5%
EPS(NY)20.83
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)15.67
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)26.25
OCFY9.06%
SpS160.86
BVpS114.82
TBVpS114.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.49%
ROE 17.44%
ROCE 20.28%
ROIC 15.67%
ROICexc 23.31%
ROICexgc 23.31%
OM 14.96%
PM (TTM) 12.45%
GM 23.1%
FCFM 9.74%
ROA(3y)29.95%
ROA(5y)20.86%
ROE(3y)33.74%
ROE(5y)23.55%
ROIC(3y)32.07%
ROIC(5y)22.33%
ROICexc(3y)49.11%
ROICexc(5y)33.56%
ROICexgc(3y)49.11%
ROICexgc(5y)33.56%
ROCE(3y)41.53%
ROCE(5y)28.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.54%
OM growth 3Y32.04%
OM growth 5Y17.89%
PM growth 3Y34.51%
PM growth 5Y19.04%
GM growth 3Y18.81%
GM growth 5Y11.65%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 507.95%
Cap/Sales 6.58%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 100.39%
Profit Quality 78.25%
Current Ratio 7.49
Quick Ratio 6.46
Altman-Z 16.28
F-Score5
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)529.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)465.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.35%
Profit Quality(3y)69.59%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.84%
EPS 3Y79.91%
EPS 5Y41.86%
EPS Q2Q%-39.69%
EPS Next Y-9.98%
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y26.22%
Revenue growth 5Y14.78%
Sales Q2Q%-4.21%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
Revenue Next 2Y4.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.74%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-55.5%
EBIT growth 3Y66.66%
EBIT growth 5Y35.31%
EBIT Next Year-10.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-40.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y39.31%
OCF growth 1Y-22.81%
OCF growth 3Y99.3%
OCF growth 5Y41.03%

ENCORE WIRE CORP / WIRE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ENCORE WIRE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WIRE.


What is the valuation status for WIRE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ENCORE WIRE CORP?

ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the financial health of ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) stock?

The financial health rating of ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) is 10 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ENCORE WIRE CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) is expected to decline by -9.98% in the next year.