WRK:NYE-Westrock Company (USD)

EQUITY | Packaging & Containers | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 47.9

Change

-0.06 (-0.13)%

Market Cap

USD 12.72B

Volume

1.09M

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

CUT Invesco MSCI Global Timbe.. 5.55 % 0.55 %

+0.19 (+0.07%)

USD 0.05B
IVEG iShares Emergent Food and.. 4.66 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+0.07%)

USD 5.04M
CIRC:LSE Rize Circular Economy Ena.. 4.47 % 0.00 %

+0.33 (+0.07%)

USD 2.14M
WOOD:SW iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.40 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.19B
IUSB:XETRA iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.40 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+0.07%)

USD 0.21B
WOOD:LSE iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.20 % 0.00 %

+8.50 (+0.07%)

USD 0.19B
CIRC:XETRA Rize Circular Economy Ena.. 4.18 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.07%)

USD 2.14M
WOOD iShares Global Timber & F.. 4.17 % 0.46 %

+0.56 (+0.07%)

USD 0.20B
RTM Invesco S&P 500® Equal W.. 3.85 % 0.40 %

-0.04 (0.07%)

USD 0.30B
RSPM Invesco S&P 500® Equal.. 3.75 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0.07%)

USD 0.29B
SZNE Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal .. 0.00 % 0.60 %

+0.17 (+0.07%)

USD 0.04B
XLSY 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
GSFP Goldman Sachs Future Plan.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.22 (+0.07%)

USD 0.04B

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 15.37% 90% A- 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.73% 56% F 36% F
Total Return 16.09% 90% A- 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 65.74% 95% A 95% A
Dividend Return 4.00% 81% B- 58% F
Total Return 69.74% 95% A 95% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 21.91% 47% F 62% D
Dividend Return 14.83% 64% D 59% D-
Total Return 36.74% 47% F 62% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.61% 43% F 63% D
Dividend Return 9.34% 43% F 63% D
Total Return 2.73% 62% D 57% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.80% 22% F 26% F
Risk Adjusted Return 23.46% 39% F 46% F
Market Capitalization 12.72B 75% C 86% 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 5.04 100% 91%
Price/Book Ratio 1.22 89% 62%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.75 55% 52%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 63.52 5% 2%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -15.78% 16% 15%
Return on Invested Capital -7.67% 10% 13%
Return on Assets 2.62% 20% 52%
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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

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

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.

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