Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Walker & Dunlop Inc stock (WD) is currently trading at $45.07. Walker & Dunlop Inc PE ratio is 26.72. Walker & Dunlop Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.29. Analyst consensus price target for WD is $67.50. WallStSmart rates WD as Hold.
- WD PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- WD PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- WD intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- WD stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- WD fair value vs current price
- WD insider transactions and insider buying
- Is WD undervalued or overvalued?
- Walker & Dunlop Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- WD Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- WD analyst price target and Smart Rating
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WD Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD)
WD trades 21% above its Graham fair value of $50.77, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) Key Strengths (4)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
84.30% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.29 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) Areas to Watch (5)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Solid earnings growth at 15.10%
Supporting Valuation Data
Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 57/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.25), Price/Sales (1.29), Price/Book (0.86) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 15.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.25%, Operating Margin at 15.80%, Profit Margin at 4.92%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.25% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with EPS Growth at 15.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Book, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WD Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WD's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.29x trades 50% below its historical average of 2.55x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 72% below its historical high of 4.55x set in Nov 2021, and 0% above its historical low of 1.29x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Walker & Dunlop Inc (WD) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › MORTGAGE FINANCE
The Big Picture
Walker & Dunlop Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Profit margins are thin at 4.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 796M in free cash flow and 803M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 3.3% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Walker & Dunlop Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 6.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.56, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor MORTGAGE FINANCE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Walker & Dunlop Inc.
Bottom Line
Walker & Dunlop Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(29 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SCHMALTZ, DANA L Director | Buy | +1,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
FREEDMAN, ERNEST MICHAEL Director | Buy | +5,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
WELLS, DONNA Director | Buy | +500 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
WALKER, WILLIAM M Director, Chairman & CEO | Buy | +10,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:00:39 AM
About Walker & Dunlop Inc(WD)
NYSE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MORTGAGE FINANCE
USA
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. originates, sells and services a variety of commercial and multifamily real estate financing products and services for real estate owners and developers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.