Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Werner Enterprises Inc stock (WERN) is currently trading at $29.14. Werner Enterprises Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.58. Analyst consensus price target for WERN is $34.40. WallStSmart rates WERN as Underperform.
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- Werner Enterprises Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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Smart Analysis
Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) · 10 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 price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 380.00% year-over-year
109.02% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.19x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -2.30%, a shrinking business
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.58), Price/Book (1.19) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 380.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.83) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -1.59%, Operating Margin at 1.34%, Profit Margin at -0.48%.
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 -1.59% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher 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
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
WERN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
WERN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.58x trades 19% below its historical average of 0.72x (25th percentile). The current valuation is 52% below its historical high of 1.21x set in Jan 2018, and 53% above its historical low of 0.38x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) · INDUSTRIALS › TRUCKING
The Big Picture
Werner Enterprises Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 3.0B with 230% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -48.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 230% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -48.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Debt management: total debt of 752M is significantly higher than cash (60M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor TRUCKING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Werner Enterprises Inc.
Bottom Line
Werner Enterprises Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
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.
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About Werner Enterprises Inc(WERN)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
TRUCKING
USA
Werner Enterprises, Inc., a transportation and logistics company, is engaged in the transportation of general freight shipments in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.