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WABASH NATIONAL CORP (WNC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WNC - US9295661071 - Common Stock

11.24 USD
+0.07 (+0.63%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 8:07:50 PM
11.2 USD
-0.04 (-0.36%)
After Hours: 8/26/2025, 8:07:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to WNC. WNC was compared to 127 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WNC have multiple concerns. WNC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WNC has reported negative net income.
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.
WNC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 worse Return On Assets (-7.98%) than 77.17% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -28.51%, WNC is not doing good in the industry: 80.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Gross Margin of WNC (9.26%) is worse than 89.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WNC has remained more or less at the same level.
WNC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WNC has less shares outstanding
WNC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that WNC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.79, WNC is doing worse than 70.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WNC is 15.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take WNC, 15.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WNC has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (15.14) than 68.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.14 is on the high side and indicates that WNC has dependencies on debt financing.
WNC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WNC is outperformed by 80.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.14
Debt/FCF 15.14
Altman-Z 1.79
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.11%
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 62.20% of its industry peers.
WNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that WNC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WNC has a worse Quick ratio (1.00) than 62.99% 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.
Measured over the past years, WNC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.63% on average per year.
WNC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -25.02%.
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)-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

WNC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -21.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.20% on average over the next years.
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

WNC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
WNC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.84.
77.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WNC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WNC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say WNC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.84
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 a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.92
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

WNC's earnings are expected to decrease with -21.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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

WNC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WNC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.87. WNC pays more dividend than 92.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, WNC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%

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 (8/26/2025, 8:07:50 PM)

After market: 11.2 -0.04 (-0.36%)

11.24

+0.07 (+0.63%)

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 Cap460.17M
Analysts76.67
Price Target13.01 (15.75%)
Short Float %4.53%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.32%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-12.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date07-03 2025-07-03 (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)-879.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-152.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-102.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-684.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-24.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.84
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 15.92
P/OCF 4.28
P/B 1.19
P/tB 3.84
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.56
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY6.74%
FCF(TTM)0.71
FCFY6.28%
OCF(TTM)2.63
OCFY23.37%
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 1.79
F-Score3
WACC9.11%
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%