Wallenius Wilhelmsen WAWI.OL
NorwayIndustrials · Marine ShippingEuronext Oslo Børs · NOK
161.57 NOK (−2.2%)
5 analysts
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian shipping company specialized in RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) maritime transport of vehicles, machinery, and rolling cargo, with a global fleet and vehicle processing and distribution services.
Listed on Euronext Oslo Børs · Symbol WAWI.OL · OB: WAWI · Currency NOK
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.8
- ✓Attractive dividend7.3
- ✕Weak growth1.2
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.7
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsValuation is reasonable and the dividend is attractive, but weakness in growth and cash generation warrants caution until operational improvement is seen.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen shows moderate financial health (Net Debt/EBITDA 1.80) and an attractive valuation (P/E 10.23), but its growth is very weak (earnings -67.40%) and free cash flow conversion is negative, which weighs on its quality. The 4.75% dividend offers yield, although the payout is high.
The main risk is business weakness: falling earnings and revenue with negative free cash flow conversion, which could force a dividend cut if it persists.
Context and risks
The company operates in RoRo maritime shipping, with routes crossing the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, where Houthi attacks persist. Although the route risk is identifiable, the company has already diverted routes and the impact on its current results is limited. Governance risk in Norway is moderate, but no additional specific regulatory or geopolitical risks are identified for this company.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 51% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 10.2 | 25.4 | −60% |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.4 | 14.5 | −42% |
| Price / book | 2.2 | 4.1 | −45% |
| Price / sales | 1.4 | 2.1 | −31% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.8 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 161.57 NOK, −2.2% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.3 (sector 6.4), Growth 1.2 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (0.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 10.2
- Forward P/E
- 10.4
- EV / EBITDA
- 8.4
- Price / book
- 2.2
- Price / sales
- 1.4
- Market cap
- 69.9B NOK
- Enterprise value
- 9.3B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 21.9%
- ROA
- 7.4%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 11.7%
- Gross margin
- 32.1%
- Operating margin
- 13.5%
- Net margin
- 13.5%
- Free cash flow
- −184.1M USD
- FCF yield
- −2.5%
- Cash conversion
- −17%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.6B USD
- Net debt
- 2.0B USD
- Cash
- 627.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.1B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.80
- Debt / equity
- 71.87
- Current ratio
- 1.24
- Quick ratio
- 0.87
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −3.3%
- Earnings growth
- −67.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- 16.15 NOK
- EPS (forward)
- 15.91 NOK
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 5.3%
- Payout
- 77.4%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.85
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (5)
- Target price
- 161.57 NOK
- 52-week range
- 75.00 – 186.00
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All 388 in Industrials →Frequently asked questions about Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 51% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 6.8 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 161.57 NOK, −2.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Wallenius Wilhelmsen get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.0 out of 10, rank 1,038 of 2,130 (better than 51% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.8) and its weakest, Growth (1.2). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Wallenius Wilhelmsen's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 10.2: the share price equals 10.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 10.4.
How much is Wallenius Wilhelmsen worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 69.9B NOK and its enterprise value, debt included, is 9.3B NOK.
How much debt does Wallenius Wilhelmsen have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.0B USD. That is 1.80 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Wallenius Wilhelmsen pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 5.28% and it pays out 77% of its earnings.
How has Wallenius Wilhelmsen stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 100.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 75.00 and 186.00 NOK. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Wallenius Wilhelmsen?
5 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 161.57 NOK (−2.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.