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WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC (WSBF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WSBF - US94188P1012 - Common Stock

17.1 USD
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 2:15:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall WSBF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated WSBF against 97 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. While WSBF seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WSBF 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

In the past year WSBF was profitable.
WSBF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WSBF has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: WSBF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
WSBF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWSBF 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 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.05%, WSBF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.45% of the companies in the same industry.
WSBF has a Return On Equity (6.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.05%
ROE 6.92%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.74%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)4.5%
ROE(5y)9.9%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WSBF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWSBF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.50%, WSBF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSBF has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for WSBF so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.5%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.42%
PM growth 5Y-6.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WSBF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWSBF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WSBF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, WSBF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WSBF has less shares outstanding
WSBF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WSBF Yearly Shares OutstandingWSBF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
WSBF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWSBF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

WSBF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.20. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.20, WSBF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that WSBF is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, WSBF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.2
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.69%
WSBF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWSBF 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 -100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
WSBF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWSBF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 83.95% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WSBF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.00% on average per year.
WSBF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.27%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.95%
EPS 3Y-30.23%
EPS 5Y-6%
EPS Q2Q%74.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.4%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.84%
Sales Q2Q%8.72%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
WSBF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWSBF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WSBF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWSBF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.86, which indicates a correct valuation of WSBF.
WSBF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.55, WSBF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.86
Fwd PE N/A
WSBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWSBF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WSBF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.26
EV/EBITDA N/A
WSBF Per share dataWSBF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WSBF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WSBF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.16. WSBF pays more dividend than 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, WSBF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.9%

5.2 History

The dividend of WSBF decreases each year by -11.96%.
WSBF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WSBF Yearly Dividends per shareWSBF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

WSBF pays out 45.57% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of WSBF has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP45.57%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
WSBF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWSBF 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
WSBF Dividend Payout.WSBF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WSBF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC

NASDAQ:WSBF (12/16/2025, 2:15:53 PM)

17.1

+0.01 (+0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26
Inst Owners50.55%
Inst Owner Change-1.1%
Ins Owners6.24%
Ins Owner Change-7.89%
Market Cap315.67M
Revenue(TTM)136.59M
Net Income(TTM)23.90M
Analysts43.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.96%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.9%
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.96%
DP45.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-08 2025-10-08 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.86
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.31
P/FCF 7.26
P/OCF 7.1
P/B 0.91
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY7.78%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.35
FCFY13.77%
OCF(TTM)2.41
OCFY14.08%
SpS7.4
BVpS18.72
TBVpS18.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.05%
ROE 6.92%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.5%
GM N/A
FCFM 31.82%
ROA(3y)0.74%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)4.5%
ROE(5y)9.9%
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 3Y-20.42%
PM growth 5Y-6.8%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.2
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 39.63%
Cap/Sales 0.71%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 181.88%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC9.69%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)27.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.95%
EPS 3Y-30.23%
EPS 5Y-6%
EPS Q2Q%74.99%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.4%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.84%
Sales Q2Q%8.72%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.32%
FCF growth 3Y-32.65%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1.02%
OCF growth 3Y-32.24%
OCF growth 5YN/A

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC / WSBF FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WSBF.


What is the valuation status of WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC (WSBF) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC (WSBF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC (WSBF) stock?

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC (WSBF) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC?

The financial health rating of WATERSTONE FINANCIAL INC (WSBF) is 5 / 10.