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WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:WNC - US9295661071 - Common Stock

7.69 USD
-0.23 (-2.9%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 4:15:00 PM
7.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/4/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WNC. WNC was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of WNC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. WNC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. WNC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WNC had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year WNC had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WNC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years WNC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
WNC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWNC 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 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

WNC has a better Return On Assets (19.28%) than 97.69% of its industry peers.
WNC has a Return On Equity of 62.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WNC outperforms 99.23% of its industry peers.
WNC has a better Return On Invested Capital (32.32%) than 99.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.28%
ROE 62.16%
ROIC 32.32%
ROA(3y)2.06%
ROA(5y)-0.42%
ROE(3y)-26.71%
ROE(5y)-20.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWNC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WNC (15.89%) is better than 90.77% of its industry peers.
WNC has a Operating Margin of 22.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WNC outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of WNC (7.27%) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
WNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.63%
PM (TTM) 15.89%
GM 7.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.71%
GM growth 5Y0.61%
WNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWNC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WNC 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 WNC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WNC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WNC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WNC Yearly Shares OutstandingWNC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWNC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.84 indicates that WNC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WNC has a Altman-Z score (2.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
WNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.74. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WNC would need 6.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.74, WNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that WNC has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WNC (1.01) is worse than 77.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.74
Altman-Z 2.84
ROIC/WACC3.71
WACC8.71%
WNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWNC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

WNC has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that WNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.35, WNC is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WNC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, WNC is doing worse than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.86
WNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWNC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WNC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -154.08%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.63% on average over the past years.
WNC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -22.95%.
Measured over the past years, WNC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-154.08%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-368.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.95%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-17.77%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -32.19% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, WNC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-212.18%
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
WNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWNC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWNC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WNC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.71, the valuation of WNC can be described as correct.
WNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WNC is cheaper than 79.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. WNC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.71
WNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WNC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WNC is cheaper than 98.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WNC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WNC is cheaper than 99.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.02
EV/EBITDA 1.52
WNC Per share dataWNC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as WNC's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.85%.
In the last 3 months the price of WNC has falen by -22.24%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.81, WNC pays a better dividend. On top of this WNC pays more dividend than 93.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of WNC has a limited annual growth rate of 0.43%.
WNC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As WNC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
WNC Yearly Dividends per shareWNC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

WNC pays out 5.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.38%
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWNC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WNC Dividend Payout.WNC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WNC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WABASH NATIONAL CORP

NYSE:WNC (11/4/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 7.69 0 (0%)

7.69

-0.23 (-2.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners102.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.87%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change3.39%
Market Cap314.83M
Revenue(TTM)1.64B
Net Income(TTM)260.30M
Analysts76.67
Price Target12.75 (65.8%)
Short Float %4.38%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.85%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP5.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date10-02 2025-10-02 (0.08)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.05%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.31%
Max EPS beat(2)55.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-67.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-179.21%
Max EPS beat(4)55.4%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.99%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.72%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.73%
PT rev (1m)-1.96%
PT rev (3m)-1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-62.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-362.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-123.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.71
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 5.02
P/OCF 2.1
P/B 0.75
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 1.52
EPS(TTM)-1.26
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.56
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY19.93%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY47.64%
SpS40.01
BVpS10.23
TBVpS3.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.28%
ROE 62.16%
ROCE 41.08%
ROIC 32.32%
ROICexc 35.97%
ROICexgc 53.21%
OM 22.63%
PM (TTM) 15.89%
GM 7.27%
FCFM 3.83%
ROA(3y)2.06%
ROA(5y)-0.42%
ROE(3y)-26.71%
ROE(5y)-20.76%
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 3Y7.71%
GM growth 5Y0.61%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.74
Debt/EBITDA 0.98
Cap/Depr 144.69%
Cap/Sales 5.33%
Interest Coverage 18.87
Cash Conversion 34.79%
Profit Quality 24.1%
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 2.84
F-Score4
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC3.71
Cap/Depr(3y)163.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-154.08%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-368.42%
EPS Next Y-212.18%
EPS Next 2Y-32.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.95%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-17.77%
Revenue Next Year-19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y224.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-80.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-58.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-18.89%
OCF growth 1Y-41.53%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-4.32%

WABASH NATIONAL CORP / WNC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WNC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WNC.


Can you provide the valuation status for WABASH NATIONAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?

WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?

The financial health rating of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) stock?

The dividend rating of WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.38%.