WestRock Company

    WestRock Company

    NNYSE:WRK
    51.51
    USD
    +1.76
    (+3.54%)
    41.42P/E

    Share Statistics

    As of March 31, 2024, WestRock Company has 258.15M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding258.15M

    Valuation Ratios

    As of March 31, 2024, WestRock Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 41.42. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.65, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 108.88.

    PE Ratio41.42
    PS Ratio0.65
    PB Ratio108.88
    P/TBV Ratio3.72
    P/FCF Ratio7.97
    P/OCF Ratio7.94

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of March 31, 2024, WestRock Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.20 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.09 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 20.25 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. WestRock Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 10.19, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales1.09
    EV / EBITDA8.20
    EV / EBIT20.25
    EV / FCF10.19

    Financial Position

    As of March 31, 2024, WestRock Company maintains a current ratio of 1.34, meaning it holds 1.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 89.61, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.63 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio1.34
    Quick Ratio0.65
    Debt / Equity89.61
    Debt / EBITDA3.50
    Interest Coverage4.63

    Financial Efficiency

    Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, WestRock Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 266.75, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 4.80 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.11, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.41, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 6.57 indicates how many times WestRock Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Equity (ROE)266.75
    Return on Assets (ROA)1.11
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)4.80
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)8.41
    Inventory Turnover6.57

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 12.47, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate12.47

    Stock Price Statistics

    USD

    As of the close on July 5, 2024, WestRock Company's stock has gained approximately 81.37% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 51.14, while the 200-day moving average is 43.95.

    52-Week Price Change81.37%
    50-Day Moving Average51.14
    200-Day Moving Average43.95

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, WestRock Company posted a gross margin of 17.67, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.38 and net profit margin of 1.57 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin17.67
    Operating Margin5.38
    Pretax Margin1.81
    Profit Margin1.57
    EBITDA Margin13.28

    Dividends & Yields

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. The dividend payout ratio of 95.65 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 12.55, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 13.23, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to WestRock Company shareholders.

    Payout Ratio95.65
    Shareholder Yield13.23
    FCF Yield12.55

    Stock Splits

    WestRock Company's most recent stock split took place on May 16, 2016 with a 10000:11099 split ratio.

    Last Split Date5/16/2016
    Split Ratio10000:11099

    Scores

    As of March 31, 2024, WestRock Company has an Altman Z-Score of 1.69, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score1.69