WERN:NGS-Werner Enterprises Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Trucking | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 36.53

Change

-0.41 (-1.11)%

Market Cap

USD 1.93B

Volume

1.29M

Analyst Target

USD 50.53
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About

Werner Enterprises Inc is a transportation and logistics company. The Company is engaged in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Trucking) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -13.78% 50% F 31% F
Dividend Return 0.33% 86% B+ 20% F
Total Return -13.45% 50% F 31% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -18.88% 40% F 33% F
Dividend Return 1.24% 86% B+ 17% F
Total Return -17.63% 40% F 34% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 12.23% 50% F 62% D
Dividend Return 7.04% 67% D+ 26% F
Total Return 19.26% 50% F 59% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.38% 50% F 62% D
Dividend Return 6.48% 50% F 61% D-
Total Return 1.10% 57% F 29% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.33% 90% A- 79% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 37.43% 50% F 71% C-
Market Capitalization 1.93B 70% C- 81% B-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Trucking) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 21.00 70% 45%
Price/Book Ratio 1.52 60% 57%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.64 80% 39%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.04 60% 34%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.36% 40% 70%
Return on Invested Capital 6.53% 50% 72%
Return on Assets 2.63% 40% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 42.28% 50% 45%

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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 on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow 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.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

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.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

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 capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital 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.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Earnings Growth

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

Low Revenue Growth

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