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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:WMC - US95790D2045 - REIT

9.18 USD
+0.39 (+4.44%)
Last: 12/5/2023, 8:25:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall WMC gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated WMC against 68 industry peers in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry. WMC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. WMC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WMC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WMC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years WMC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: WMC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
WMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWMC 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 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

WMC has a worse Return On Assets (-0.52%) than 75.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -15.05%, WMC is doing worse than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.52%
ROE -15.05%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.07%
ROA(5y)-2.65%
ROE(3y)-82.73%
ROE(5y)-46.1%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

WMC has a worse Gross Margin (1.42%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WMC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 1.42%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100 -100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for WMC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
WMC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WMC Yearly Shares OutstandingWMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2M 4M 6M
WMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.53, we must say that WMC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WMC has a Altman-Z score of -0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: WMC underperforms 70.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WMC is 3439.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take WMC, 3439.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3439.13, WMC is not doing good in the industry: 67.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 27.43 is on the high side and indicates that WMC has dependencies on debt financing.
WMC's Debt to Equity ratio of 27.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WMC is outperformed by 98.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 27.43
Debt/FCF 3439.13
Altman-Z -0.53
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
WMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.24 indicates that WMC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WMC has a Current ratio (0.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that WMC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WMC has a Quick ratio of 0.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WMC outperforms 52.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.24
Quick Ratio 0.24
WMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WMC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.64%.
WMC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -36.49% yearly.
WMC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 164.47%.
The Revenue for WMC have been decreasing by -16.02% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.64%
EPS 3Y-53.2%
EPS 5Y-36.49%
EPS Q2Q%78.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)164.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-33.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-16.02%
Sales Q2Q%1205.94%

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 Y-1.44%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.93%
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.
WMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M
WMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WMC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WMC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WMC is cheaper than 83.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WMC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.19.
WMC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.51.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WMC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.4
Fwd PE 7.51
WMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WMC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMC is more expensive than 66.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 89.29
EV/EBITDA N/A
WMC Per share dataWMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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

WMC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.10%, which is a nice return.
With a Dividend Yield of 6.10, WMC pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 12.70. 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than WMC!
WMC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.1%

5.2 History

The dividend of WMC decreases each year by -31.88%.
WMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of WMC decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-31.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WMC Yearly Dividends per shareWMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

5.3 Sustainability

WMC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
WMC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-77.09%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
WMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation

NYSE:WMC (12/5/2023, 8:25:54 PM)

9.18

+0.39 (+4.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
Earnings (Last)11-22 2023-11-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-29 2024-02-29/amc
Inst Owners0.2%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.62%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap55.54M
Revenue(TTM)156.15M
Net Income(TTM)-11734000
Analysts45
Price Target17.85 (94.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.1%
Yearly Dividend1.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)-31.88%
DP-77.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)528.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)521.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)535.2%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)613.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)521.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)763.54%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)349.28%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)307.91%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)221.81%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.4
Fwd PE 7.51
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 89.29
P/OCF 89.29
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.71
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY13.51%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY13.31%
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY1.12%
OCF(TTM)0.1
OCFY1.12%
SpS25.81
BVpS12.89
TBVpS12.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.52%
ROE -15.05%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 1.42%
FCFM 0.4%
ROA(3y)-5.07%
ROA(5y)-2.65%
ROE(3y)-82.73%
ROE(5y)-46.1%
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)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 27.43
Debt/FCF 3439.13
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.24
Quick Ratio 0.24
Altman-Z -0.53
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.64%
EPS 3Y-53.2%
EPS 5Y-36.49%
EPS Q2Q%78.2%
EPS Next Y-1.44%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)164.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-33.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-16.02%
Sales Q2Q%1205.94%
Revenue Next Year0.93%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y87.98%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-93.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-23.56%
OCF growth 1Y-93.09%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-23.56%

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation / WMC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to WMC.


What is the valuation status for WMC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the financial health of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) stock?

The financial health rating of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation sustainable?

The dividend rating of Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (WMC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -77.09%.