WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX)

Sector: Technology Industry: Software - Infrastructure CIK: 0001309108
Market Cap 5.89 Bn
P/B 5.27
P/E 20.75
P/S 2.24
ROIC (Qtr) 7.19
Div Yield % 0.00
Rev 1y % (Qtr) 3.95
Total Debt (Qtr) 5.03 Bn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 4.49

About

WEX Inc., a prominent name in the business payment solutions industry, is a company that has made a mark by simplifying the complexities of running a business. The company's operations are divided into three primary segments: Mobility, Benefits, and Corporate Payments, each catering to unique needs in the market. WEX's Mobility segment is a leader in fleet vehicle payment solutions, transaction processing, and information management services. The company provides payment processing and transaction processing services to businesses and government...

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Price action

Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Robust free cash flow of 657.10M exceeds capital expenditure of 140.90M by 4.66x, indicating strong organic growth funding capability.
  • Robust tangible asset base of 10.29B provides 22.26x coverage of working capital 462.10M, indicating strong operational backing.
  • Operating cash flow of 798M fully covers other non-current liabilities 342.40M by 2.33x, showing strong long-term stability.
  • Cash reserves of 1.48B provide solid 4.33x coverage of other non-current liabilities 342.40M, indicating strong liquidity.
  • Operating cash flow of 798M provides strong 4.57x coverage of tax liabilities 174.60M, showing excellent fiscal position.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of 798M barely covers its investment activities of (630.90M), with a coverage ratio of -1.26, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • Operating earnings of 629.90M show weak coverage of depreciation charges of 331M, with a 1.90 ratio indicating high capital intensity and potential reinvestment needs.
  • Tax assets of 16.80M provide limited offset against tax liabilities of 174.60M, which is 0.10x, indicating potential future cash flow pressure from tax obligations.
  • Retained earnings of 2.29B provide limited buffer against comprehensive income items of (141.20M), which is -16.19x, indicating elevated exposure to market risks.
  • High depreciation of 331M relative to operating cash flow of 798M, which is 0.41x suggests significant maintenance capital requirements affecting free cash flow.

Segments Breakdown of Revenue (2024)

Geographical Breakdown of Revenue (2024)

Peer comparison

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7 NET Cloudflare, Inc. 62.78 Bn -609.27 31.18 3.50 Bn
8 FTNT Fortinet, Inc. 60.83 Bn 32.47 9.28 1.00 Bn

Industry comparisons

Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 0.68 2.69
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO 12.29 28.91
EV to Debt EV to Debt 1.95 19.83
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT 15.57 -9.95
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 9.95 6.82
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF 14.92 26.09
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 1.67 0.36
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 3.74 -9.34
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 5.27 3.88
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E 20.75 -10.66
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Div Coverage (Qtr) 0.00 -0.30
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 0.00 2.71
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 0.00 0.10
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 0.00 1.68
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) 2.63 -14.20
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) 6.38 -408.01
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) 12.94 226.39
Dividend Growth (1y) % Dividend Growth (1y) % 0.00 -0.28
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) -10.14 25.27
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) -1.60 47.48
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) -8.22 20.13
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) -12.32 14.16
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) -2.26 67.50
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) 44.61 296.60
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) -4.26 46.75
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 0.18 0.67
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.00 0.01
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio (Qtr) 0.16 1.22
Current Ratio Curr Ratio (Qtr) 1.05 2.59
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 4.49 -0.96
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) 2.63 -14.20
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) 2.63 -14.20
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) 36.60 -548.16
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) 24.00 -199.84
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) 14.89 -607.20
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 59.10 51.88
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) 10.80 -610.00