WRK:NYE-Westrock Company (USD)

EQUITY | Packaging & Containers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 49.66

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 12.72B

Volume

2.03M

Analyst Target

USD 38.50
Analyst Rating

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About

WestRock Co provides paper and packaging solutions in consumer and corrugated markets. The Company offers corrugated container, paperboard, partitions & protective packaging, containerboard and beverage multipacks.

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ETFs Containing WRK

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CIRC:XETRA Rize Circular Economy Ena.. 4.67 % 0.00 %

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WOOD:LSE iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.35 % 0.00 %

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WOOD:SW iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.33 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.20B
IUSB:XETRA iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.33 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (-1.52%)

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RSPM Invesco S&P 500® Equal.. 4.01 % 0.00 %

-0.53 (-1.52%)

USD 0.29B
GSFP Goldman Sachs Future Plan.. 3.24 % 0.00 %

-0.16 (-1.52%)

USD 0.04B
XLSY 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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RTM Invesco S&P 500® Equal W.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.53 (-1.52%)

USD 0.28B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.61% 95% A 90% A-
Dividend Return 1.46% 69% C- 48% F
Total Return 21.06% 95% A 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 68.45% 100% F 96% N/A
Dividend Return 4.01% 81% B- 58% F
Total Return 72.46% 100% F 97% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 38.02% 65% D 67% D+
Dividend Return 15.77% 71% C- 61% D-
Total Return 53.79% 65% D 68% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 10.12% 50% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 12.83% 59% D- 72% C
Total Return 2.71% 60% D- 56% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 41.76% 23% F 23% F
Risk Adjusted Return 30.72% 41% F 53% F
Market Capitalization 12.72B 75% C 87% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Packaging & Containers) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 43.19 16% 14%
Price/Book Ratio 1.22 89% 62%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.38 50% 49%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 63.52 5% 2%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.11% 32% 34%
Return on Invested Capital -7.67% 10% 12%
Return on Assets 2.40% 20% 49%
Debt to Equity Ratio 79.86% 74% 44%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector