WILLSCOT HOLDINGS CORP (WSC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WSC - US9713781048 - Common Stock
21.94 USD
+0.49 (+2.28%)
WSC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While WSC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WSC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WSC was profitable.
WSC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WSC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WSC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.80%, WSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.40% of the companies in the same industry.
WSC has a Return On Equity (10.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.84%, WSC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.26% of the companies in the same industry.
WSC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.51%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.22%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.8% | ||
| ROE | 10.61% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)20.74%
ROE(5y)14.77%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.66%, WSC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
WSC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WSC has a Operating Margin of 24.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSC outperforms 98.11% of its industry peers.
WSC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 53.31%, WSC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.23% of the companies in the same industry.
WSC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | 53.31% |
OM growth 3Y8.73%
OM growth 5Y16.39%
PM growth 3Y-50.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.48%
GM growth 5Y6.94%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WSC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WSC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WSC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WSC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WSC has an Altman-Z score of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WSC (0.98) is worse than 71.70% of its industry peers.
WSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WSC would need 13.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WSC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WSC outperforms 41.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.55 is on the high side and indicates that WSC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.55, WSC is doing worse than 81.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.57%
2.3 Liquidity
WSC has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that WSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WSC's Current ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WSC is outperformed by 77.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WSC has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: WSC underperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WSC have decreased by -7.19% in the last year.
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 -2.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WSC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
EPS 3Y38.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-45.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.71%
Revenue growth 5Y17.63%
Sales Q2Q%-2.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.77% on average over the next years.
WSC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.93%
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
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 correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.15.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSC is valued cheaper than 90.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.86. WSC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
WSC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.33.
WSC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WSC is cheaper than 92.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.29. WSC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
96.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
81.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WSC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, WSC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of WSC has falen by -25.78%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
WSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.56. WSC pays more dividend than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.19, WSC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
5.2 History
WSC does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
NASDAQ:WSC (10/3/2025, 10:40:06 AM)
21.94
+0.49 (+2.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.43%
Inst Owner Change-8.12%
Ins Owners0.72%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap3.99B
Analysts74.29
Price Target35.86 (63.45%)
Short Float %7.36%
Short Ratio5.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-17.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)3.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.24%
Max EPS beat(4)58.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.8%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.65%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.83%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.78 | ||
| P/B | 3.86 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.76 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY6.8%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY14.75%
SpS12.92
BVpS5.68
TBVpS-2.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.8% | ||
| ROE | 10.61% | ||
| ROCE | 10.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.86% | ||
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.66% | ||
| GM | 53.31% | ||
| FCFM | 11.55% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)20.74%
ROE(5y)14.77%
ROIC(3y)8.51%
ROIC(5y)6.84%
ROICexc(3y)8.52%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)11.77%
ROICexgc(5y)9.61%
ROCE(3y)11.36%
ROCE(5y)9.12%
ROICexcg growth 3Y18.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.88%
OM growth 3Y8.73%
OM growth 5Y16.39%
PM growth 3Y-50.31%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.48%
GM growth 5Y6.94%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 247.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.98 |
F-Score4
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)97.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.81%
Profit Quality(3y)372.04%
Profit Quality(5y)283.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.19%
EPS 3Y38.42%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-45.83%
EPS Next Y-31.93%
EPS Next 2Y-8.52%
EPS Next 3Y1.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y12.71%
Revenue growth 5Y17.63%
Sales Q2Q%-2.56%
Revenue Next Year-3.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.47%
EBIT growth 3Y22.55%
EBIT growth 5Y36.91%
EBIT Next Year68.55%
EBIT Next 3Y23.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.19%
FCF growth 3Y4.35%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.63%
OCF growth 3Y1.32%
OCF growth 5Y26.61%