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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WSC. WSC was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. WSC scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WSC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- WSC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WSC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WSC has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WSC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WSC (3.65%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WSC's Return On Equity of 21.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSC outperforms 74.55% of its industry peers.
- WSC's Return On Invested Capital of 7.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WSC is significantly below the industry average of 15.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.65% | ||
| ROE | 21.04% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)20.73%
ROE(5y)14.76%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.62%, WSC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WSC's Operating Margin of 23.29% is amongst the best of the industry. WSC outperforms 98.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSC has grown nicely.
- WSC has a Gross Margin of 52.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSC outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.62% | ||
| GM | 52.39% |
OM growth 3Y8.73%
OM growth 5Y16.39%
PM growth 3Y-50.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.48%
GM growth 5Y6.94%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- WSC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- WSC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WSC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WSC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that WSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WSC has a Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is in the lower half of the industry: WSC underperforms 74.55% of its industry peers.
- WSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WSC would need 8.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.00, WSC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.39, WSC is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that WSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, WSC is doing worse than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSC has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.72, WSC is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WSC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.40%.
- Measured over the past years, WSC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.42% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WSC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.64% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 17.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.4%
EPS 3Y38.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-58.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.64%
Revenue growth 3Y12.71%
Revenue growth 5Y17.63%
Sales Q2Q%-5.75%
3.2 Future
- WSC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.54% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WSC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-39.93%
EPS Next 2Y-21.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.1%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WSC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.45.
- 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- WSC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.71, the valuation of WSC can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WSC is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WSC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WSC is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: WSC is cheaper than 94.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of WSC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as WSC's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WSC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%.
- WSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.44. WSC pays more dividend than 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- WSC is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.46%
EPS Next 3Y-6.54%
WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP / WSC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WSC.
What is the valuation status of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WSC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) is 17.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.63.
What is the expected EPS growth for WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) is expected to decline by -39.93% in the next year.