WEIS MARKETS INC (WMK)
US9488491047 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, WMK scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WMK was compared to 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WMK has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. WMK has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally WMK also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, WMK could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WMK had positive earnings in the past year.
WMK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WMK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WMK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WMK has a better Return On Assets (5.09%) than 67.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.55%, WMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WMK (6.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WMK is below the industry average of 10.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.09% | ||
| ROE | 7.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6% |
ROA(3y)5.73%
ROA(5y)5.55%
ROE(3y)8.7%
ROE(5y)8.58%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)6.59%
1.3 Margins
WMK has a Profit Margin of 2.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: WMK outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
WMK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.92%, WMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WMK has grown nicely.
WMK has a Gross Margin of 24.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: WMK outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
WMK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.21% | ||
| GM | 24.74% |
OM growth 3Y-9.71%
OM growth 5Y4.39%
PM growth 3Y-8.56%
PM growth 5Y4.35%
GM growth 3Y-2.58%
GM growth 5Y-1.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WMK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WMK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WMK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
WMK 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 5.52 indicates that WMK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WMK (5.52) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for WMK. 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 | 5.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.44 indicates that WMK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.44, WMK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that WMK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WMK (1.57) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WMK have decreased strongly by -17.07% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.62% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.02% in the past year.
WMK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.07%
EPS 3Y-4.42%
EPS 5Y10.62%
EPS growth Q2Q-28.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.02%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6%
Revenue growth Q2Q-7.13%
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
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Revenue Next YearN/A
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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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.75, the valuation of WMK can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WMK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WMK is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.15), we can say WMK is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WMK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WMK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WMK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.67
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
WMK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.48.
WMK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WMK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.40%.
WMK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WMK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
WMK pays out 35.23% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WMK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.23%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
WEIS MARKETS INC
NYSE:WMK (5/17/2024, 3:10:02 PM)
After market: 68.53 0 (0%)68.53
-0.2 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
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Market Cap1.84B
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| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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| PE | 17.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
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PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.67
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 5.09% | ||
| ROE | 7.55% | ||
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| OM | 2.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.21% | ||
| GM | 24.74% | ||
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Asset Turnover2.3
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.07%
EPS 3Y-4.42%
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