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WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC (WPRT.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:WPRT - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9609085076 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

4.15  +0.1 (+2.47%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, WPRT scores 1 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WPRT was compared to 20 industry peers in the Machinery industry. WPRT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. WPRT is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WPRT had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year WPRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WPRT reported 4 times negative net income.
WPRT had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
WPRT.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWPRT.CA 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 -20M -40M -60M -80M

1.2 Ratios

WPRT has a Return On Assets of -3.61%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WPRT underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
WPRT has a Return On Equity (-7.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.61%
ROE -7.74%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-9.83%
ROA(5y)-5.74%
ROE(3y)-20.99%
ROE(5y)-12.85%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WPRT.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWPRT.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.66%, WPRT is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WPRT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WPRT 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 20.66%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.28%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
WPRT.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWPRT.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WPRT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, WPRT has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WPRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WPRT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WPRT.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWPRT.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
WPRT.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWPRT.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -3.85, we must say that WPRT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -3.85, WPRT is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WPRT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WPRT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -3.85
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.77%
WPRT.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWPRT.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

WPRT has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that WPRT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WPRT (1.49) is worse than 65.00% of its industry peers.
WPRT has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that WPRT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.94, WPRT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 0.94
WPRT.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWPRT.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 53.06% over the past year.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.61% in the past year.
WPRT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-8.56%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, WPRT will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -43.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y43.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.87%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%
EPS Next 5Y12.65%
Revenue Next Year-48.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-81%
Revenue Next 3Y-65.51%
Revenue Next 5Y-43.7%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WPRT.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWPRT.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M
WPRT.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWPRT.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 -5 -10 -15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WPRT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year WPRT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
WPRT.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWPRT.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

WPRT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 32.04
WPRT.CA Per share dataWPRT.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as WPRT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.87%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WPRT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC

TSX:WPRT (6/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

4.15

+0.1 (+2.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Inst Owners19.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners11.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap71.92M
Analysts80
Price Target6.84 (64.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-59.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-165.94%
Max EPS beat(2)47.21%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-165.94%
Max EPS beat(4)47.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.21%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-18.81%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-108.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.21%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.46%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.59%
PT rev (1m)-5.63%
PT rev (3m)-51.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-146.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-47.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.18
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 24.52
P/B 0.38
P/tB 0.41
EV/EBITDA 32.04
EPS(TTM)-1.89
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.94
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.03
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.17
OCFY4.08%
SpS23.35
BVpS10.87
TBVpS10.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.61%
ROE -7.74%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.66%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-9.83%
ROA(5y)-5.74%
ROE(3y)-20.99%
ROE(5y)-12.85%
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 3Y7.28%
GM growth 5Y-3.16%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 11.51
Cap/Depr 206.59%
Cap/Sales 5.13%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 137.64%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 0.94
Altman-Z -3.85
F-Score6
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)147.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%82.28%
EPS Next Y43.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.87%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%
EPS Next 5Y12.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-8.56%
Revenue Next Year-48.5%
Revenue Next 2Y-81%
Revenue Next 3Y-65.51%
Revenue Next 5Y-43.7%
EBIT growth 1Y86.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year108.06%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y109.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A