WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WPM • CA9628791027
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This WPM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WPM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WPM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WPM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WPM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WPM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WPM (16.13%) is better than 93.63% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of WPM (16.93%) is better than 84.08% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WPM (14.88%) is better than 87.26% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WPM is significantly below the industry average of 61.64%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.88%) for WPM is above the 3 year average (9.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROIC | 14.88% |
ROA(3y)10.3%
ROA(5y)10.56%
ROE(3y)10.64%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)9.76%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
1.3 Margins
- WPM's Profit Margin of 63.58% is amongst the best of the industry. WPM outperforms 98.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WPM has grown nicely.
- WPM's Operating Margin of 68.33% is amongst the best of the industry. WPM outperforms 98.09% of its industry peers.
- WPM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WPM has a better Gross Margin (72.22%) than 96.18% of its industry peers.
- WPM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 68.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 63.58% | ||
| GM | 72.22% |
OM growth 3Y13.08%
OM growth 5Y7.58%
PM growth 3Y0.4%
PM growth 5Y6.54%
GM growth 3Y10.8%
GM growth 5Y6.22%
2. WPM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WPM is creating some value.
- WPM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WPM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WPM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 89.86 indicates that WPM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WPM has a better Altman-Z score (89.86) than 91.08% of its industry peers.
- WPM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, WPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- WPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WPM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WPM outperforms 78.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 89.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC12.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 7.78 indicates that WPM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- WPM's Current ratio of 7.78 is amongst the best of the industry. WPM outperforms 84.08% of its industry peers.
- WPM has a Quick Ratio of 7.78. This indicates that WPM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WPM (7.78) is better than 84.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 |
3. WPM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 105.93% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WPM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.35% on average per year.
- WPM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 80.18%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.12% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.93%
EPS 3Y39.3%
EPS 5Y22.35%
EPS Q2Q%177.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)80.18%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y16.12%
Sales Q2Q%127.25%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WPM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.08% on average per year.
- WPM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y45.78%
EPS Next 2Y21.71%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue Next Year76.39%
Revenue Next 2Y35.23%
Revenue Next 3Y21.04%
Revenue Next 5Y11.88%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WPM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.96, the valuation of WPM can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WPM.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. WPM is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- WPM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.91.
- WPM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- WPM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WPM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- WPM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WPM is cheaper than 64.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 116.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of WPM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y21.71%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
5. WPM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, WPM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- WPM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.16.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.42, WPM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WPM grows each year by 11.87%, which is quite nice.
- WPM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WPM decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- WPM pays out 20.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WPM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.14%
EPS Next 2Y21.71%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
WPM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.84
+3.95 (+2.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners71.89%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.77B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.47B
Analysts85
Price Target188.41 (30.08%)
Short Float %0.7%
Short Ratio1.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.87%
DP20.14%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.195)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.42%
Min EPS beat(2)0.07%
Max EPS beat(2)18.77%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.62%
Min EPS beat(4)0.07%
Max EPS beat(4)18.77%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.09%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.76%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)18.75%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.88%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.66%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)30.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)12.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)34.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)24.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)49.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.91 | ||
| P/S | 28.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 116.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.52 | ||
| P/B | 7.57 | ||
| P/tB | 7.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.29 |
EPS(TTM)3.02
EY2.09%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY3.04%
FCF(TTM)1.24
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY2.9%
SpS5.1
BVpS19.14
TBVpS19.14
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)2.15
Graham Number36.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROCE | 17.63% | ||
| ROIC | 14.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.08% | ||
| OM | 68.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 63.58% | ||
| GM | 72.22% | ||
| FCFM | 24.35% |
ROA(3y)10.3%
ROA(5y)10.56%
ROE(3y)10.64%
ROE(5y)10.79%
ROIC(3y)9.76%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
ROICexc(3y)11.01%
ROICexc(5y)9.69%
ROICexgc(3y)11.02%
ROICexgc(5y)9.69%
ROCE(3y)11.57%
ROCE(5y)10.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y34.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.41%
OM growth 3Y13.08%
OM growth 5Y7.58%
PM growth 3Y0.4%
PM growth 5Y6.54%
GM growth 3Y10.8%
GM growth 5Y6.22%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 439.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 57.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3686.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 38.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 89.86 |
F-Score6
WACC12.04%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)333.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)57.39%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)43.33%
Profit Quality(5y)70.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.93%
EPS 3Y39.3%
EPS 5Y22.35%
EPS Q2Q%177.9%
EPS Next Y45.78%
EPS Next 2Y21.71%
EPS Next 3Y6.16%
EPS Next 5Y11.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)80.18%
Revenue growth 3Y29.53%
Revenue growth 5Y16.12%
Sales Q2Q%127.25%
Revenue Next Year76.39%
Revenue Next 2Y35.23%
Revenue Next 3Y21.04%
Revenue Next 5Y11.88%
EBIT growth 1Y116.75%
EBIT growth 3Y46.47%
EBIT growth 5Y24.92%
EBIT Next Year83.84%
EBIT Next 3Y16.42%
EBIT Next 5Y17.63%
FCF growth 1Y41.13%
FCF growth 3Y-8.82%
FCF growth 5Y-5.94%
OCF growth 1Y85.39%
OCF growth 3Y36.84%
OCF growth 5Y20.01%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP / WPM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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What is the profitability of WPM stock?
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WPM stock?
The financial health rating of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) stock?
The dividend rating of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.14%.