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WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:WNC - US9295661071 - Common Stock

11.5 USD
+0.51 (+4.64%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
11.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall WNC gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated WNC against 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WNC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. WNC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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 Return On Assets of -7.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WNC underperforms 77.34% of its industry peers.
WNC's Return On Equity of -28.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 79.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.98%
ROE -28.51%
ROIC N/A
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

WNC has a worse Gross Margin (9.26%) than 89.84% of its industry peers.
WNC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WNC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.26%
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 does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for WNC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WNC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WNC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

WNC has an Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that WNC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.78, WNC is doing worse than 71.09% of the companies in the same industry.
WNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.14. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WNC would need 15.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WNC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: WNC underperforms 66.41% of its industry peers.
WNC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WNC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.14. This is in the lower half of the industry: WNC underperforms 78.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF 15.14
Altman-Z 1.78
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.21%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that WNC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WNC's Current ratio of 1.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 64.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that WNC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WNC has a Quick ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: WNC underperforms 64.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 1
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

The earnings per share for WNC have decreased strongly by -116.97% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.63% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for WNC has decreased by -25.02% in the past year. This is quite bad
WNC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-116.97%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-123.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.02%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-16.67%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -21.20% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
WNC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-201.83%
EPS Next 2Y-21.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.2%
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 accelerating.
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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.18 indicates a correct valuation of WNC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WNC is valued a bit cheaper than 79.69% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say WNC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.18
WNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWNC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WNC is valued cheaper than 80.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.29
EV/EBITDA N/A
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 -21.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%, WNC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.74. WNC pays more dividend than 91.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WNC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%

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.
WNC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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

The earnings of WNC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WNC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-12.98%
EPS Next 2Y-21.2%
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

WABASH NATIONAL CORP

NYSE:WNC (9/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 11.5 0 (0%)

11.5

+0.51 (+4.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-25 2025-07-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Inst Owners110.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.78%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change3.43%
Market Cap470.81M
Analysts76.67
Price Target13.01 (13.13%)
Short Float %4.48%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-12.98%
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)-30.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-116.7%
Max EPS beat(2)55.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-64.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-179.21%
Max EPS beat(4)55.4%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-28.08%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.28%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.21%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.9%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.55%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)8.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1041.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-102.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-684.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.18
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 16.29
P/OCF 4.38
P/B 1.22
P/tB 3.93
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.56
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)0.71
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)2.63
OCFY22.84%
SpS42.03
BVpS9.41
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.98%
ROE -28.51%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.26%
FCFM 1.68%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF 15.14
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 131.91%
Cap/Sales 4.57%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 1.78
F-Score3
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-116.97%
EPS 3Y29.64%
EPS 5Y-5.63%
EPS Q2Q%-123.44%
EPS Next Y-201.83%
EPS Next 2Y-21.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.02%
Revenue growth 3Y2.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue Next Year-17.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-156.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-58.66%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-69.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-18.89%
OCF growth 1Y-42.71%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-4.32%