ENCORE WIRE CORP (WIRE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WIRE - Nasdaq - US2925621052 - Common Stock
Overall WIRE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WIRE against 93 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. WIRE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. WIRE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WIRE had positive earnings in the past year.
WIRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WIRE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WIRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.49%, WIRE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.51% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
WIRE has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.67%) 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 10.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (32.07%) for WIRE is well above the current ROIC(15.67%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 has a better Operating Margin (14.96%) than 87.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WIRE has grown nicely.
WIRE has a Gross Margin (23.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WIRE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WIRE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WIRE has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 16.28 indicates that WIRE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WIRE's Altman-Z score of 16.28 is amongst the best of the industry. WIRE outperforms 96.51% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for WIRE. 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 | 16.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC10.27%
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's Current ratio of 7.49 is amongst the best of the industry. WIRE outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.46 indicates that WIRE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WIRE has a better Quick ratio (6.46) than 93.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WIRE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.84%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.38, WIRE is valued correctly.
82.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WIRE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.19, WIRE is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92, WIRE is valued correctly.
86.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WIRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.37. WIRE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WIRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WIRE is cheaper than 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WIRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WIRE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-1.42%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WIRE has a yearly dividend return of 0.03%, which is pretty low.
WIRE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.40.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.03, WIRE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WIRE has a limited annual growth rate of 0.02%.
WIRE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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
ENCORE WIRE CORP
NASDAQ:WIRE (7/1/2024, 8:09:14 PM)
After market: 289.81 -0.03 (-0.01%)289.84
0.01 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.96%
Ins Owners1.42%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.58B
Analysts84.44
Price Target295.8 (2.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y36.81%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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%