WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX)

Sector: Technology Industry: Software - Infrastructure CIK: 0001309108
P/B 4.96
P/E 19.56
P/S 2.11
Market Cap 5.55 Bn
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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Analysis

Pros

  • 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.

Cons

  • 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.

Peer Comparison

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Industry Comparisons

Current Valuation

Metric Value Industry Percentile
EV to Assets 0.66 2.56
EV to Cash from Ops. 11.86 38.32
EV to Debt 1.88 -11.37
EV to EBIT 15.03 -12.79
EV to EBITDA 9.60 7.72
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] 14.41 24.22
EV to Market Cap 1.71 0.58
EV to Revenue 3.61 -35.00
Price to Book Value [P/B] 4.96 3.74
Price to Earnings [P/E] 19.56 -18.61

Dividend Metrics

Metric Value Industry Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio 0.00 -0.30
Dividend Payout Ratio % 0.00 2.69
Dividend per Basic Share 0.00 0.10
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % 0.00 1.67
Interest Coverage 2.63 -13.15

Growth Metrics

Metric Value Industry Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % 6.38 -404.11
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % 12.94 226.02
Dividend Growth (1y) % 0.00 -0.27
EBIAT Growth (1y) % -10.14 31.15
EBITDA Growth (1y) % -1.60 49.02
EBIT Growth (1y) % -8.22 25.85
EBT Growth (1y) % -12.32 17.82
EPS Growth (1y) % -2.26 70.69
FCF Growth (1y) % 44.61 295.45
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % -4.26 49.96

Liquidity Ratios

Metric Value Industry Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio 0.18 0.68
Cash Payout Ratio 0.00 0.02
Cash Ratio 0.16 1.21
Current Ratio 1.05 2.57
Debt to Equity Ratio 4.49 -0.93
Interest Cover Ratio 2.63 -13.15
Times Interest Earned 2.63 -13.15

Profitability

Metric Value Industry Percentile
EBITDA Margin % 36.60 -544.82
EBIT Margin % 24.00 -197.78
EBT Margin % 14.89 -602.74
Gross Margin % 59.10 52.06
Net Profit Margin % 10.80 -605.52